In UK temperatures have dropped to minus 11c here in Cheshire two nights in a row and my box has stopped due to the temperature drop inside.
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Hot Composter gone Cold how do we re-ignite
Last edited by IanKnowlson; 12-18-2022, 02:13 PM. -
Oak leaves? A bad idea?
New to hot composting and have been struggling to maintain any decent temperature with it.
I originally bought one because of the vast quantity... -
Complete Newbie - Temperature is now just under 70C!
Hi All,
As what I would have described as 'reluctant gardening' has become more of an interest over the years, we saw Hotbin advertised and thought... -
Restarting a bin that went aerobic
I was experiencing a very bad smell with the bin more than half filled. Due to lack of aeration I suspect (anaerobic sour and stinky smell), although...Last edited by Annemiek van Moorst; 09-21-2015, 04:45 PM. -
Still trying to get it hot enough after 3 months
I bought the bin in May but despite much reading of the advice on the site have never quite managed to get it working consistently, my first mistake was...Last edited by Paul W; 09-05-2015, 05:36 PM. Reason: Update 5th Sept - Running at about 30degs , stiill struggling to get the magic 40. -
Internal Thermometer Tips
1. Don't leave the long stem thermometer in the HOTBIN (the display will either steam up like mine below or you'll bury it under a mountain of decaying...
Last edited by WiseOldBloak; 08-24-2015, 12:01 PM. -
Growing Mould/Fungi?
Fungi can be found on dead or dying material so it is natural that you may see some form of mould or fungi on your waste during the composting process.... -
Found Worms in the HOTBIN?
Although worms are not needed in the HOTBIN you may find them in your waste. Their eggs can be found in soil or old compost that is added to the bin usually... -
Am I Composting at the Right Temperature (Celsius or Fahrenheit)?
We often get phone calls from concerned customers "Help my HOTBIN is at 100 degrees, eeek is it going to self-combust."
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