Jora JK125 Composter - 4.5 Cubic Feet

Questions about the Jora JK125 Composter - 4.5 Cubic Feet

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• From K at 7/31/10 12:26 PM
  • What is the insulation material?
  • The insulation material for the Jora composter is high-density polyethylene which will not shrink or expand during hot or cold temperatures.
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• From Polly at 3/7/11 2:42 PM
  • How is the compost removed? Does an inner 'drawer' lift out? Is the bin turned up to dump the compost out the opening into a bucket? Thanks!
  • Removing the finished compost from the Jora composters is easy, now that Jora has redesigned its composters to have a separate door for each of the side-by-side bins. To empty the compost, wheel your wheelbarrow under the composter, or set a bucket beneath it, and open the door of the chamber with finished compost. As you turn the drum, the compost will spill out into the barrow or bucket. The other chamber has the door closed so it won't empty.
    
    The original Jora had a single door covering both compartments, which made it more difficult to remove the finished chamber. The new design is a great improvement.
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• From Michele at 3/16/11 7:35 PM
  • I am a single woman. I rent. I eat home at lot, so I have quite a bit of food scraps. What size Jora would you recommend?
  • Hi Michele,
    I think the Jora JK125 Composter - 4.5 Cubic Feet is the right model for you. If you were growing a small garden or tending a yard you might want the larger model, but otherwise the 4.5 cu ft model should be ample.
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• From Flav at 12/5/11 8:02 AM
  • I live in Miami, Florida, and I am interested in purchasing the JK125 composter. Since very rarely we have freezing temperature downhere, I was wondering if the insulation in the composter could be removed to allow for more useable room.
  • Thanks for your question. The insulation cannot be removed from the JK125. Even in warm temperatures, like you would experience year round in Miami, the insulation is necessary to create an environment where temperatures can reach 160F to allow fast and efficient breakdown of food scraps (including meat and fish!). While the insulation does take up some space, it increases the efficiency of the composter considerably.
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• From Liz at 1/6/12 2:54 PM
  • Will the composter work in a very shady area (in southern NM so quite warm much of hte time).
  • Yes, the Jora will work fine in your area. The shade will not affect the composting process. The Jora is well insulated and will be effective in any environment. If the outside temperature is high, then the composting process will be that much faster.
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• From Linda Vaughan at 5/29/12 11:22 AM
  • I am a single woman living alone, and will be starting a very small garden spring 2013 - 8 feet by 3 feet, for a couple of tomato plants, pepper plants, cucumber and some herbs. I do not have any yard work to take care of - just this small garden. Will the Jora 125 be large enough?
    
    Also, I do not plan on ordering until Jan 2013 - will you have this item in stock at that time? Thanks a bunch for your time with these questions.
  • Yes. The JK125 is a good size composter for the requirements you describe.
    
    We will continue to stock the Jora composters through 2013. We think they are the best available, and have two Jora's at our home too!
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• From Liz at 1/19/13 10:29 AM
  • The Jora composters look just about perfect. I read somewhere that the insulation will not leach into the compost. Does this mean that absolutely no chemicals will get into the compost? My garden is organic, so I want to make sure that my compost is too.
    
    Thanks.
  • The insulation in the Jora will not leach into the compost. Your compost will be as organic as the materials you put into it.
    The JK125 is a good size for the average home use. If you have a larger garden you might want to look at the JK270.
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• From Jackie at 4/30/13 9:28 AM
  • Can you use brown leaves in place of sawdust?
  • Yes. Brown leaves are an excellent carbon source. You can also use some finished compost, if available, as an activator. When we empty our composter, a small amount is left in the composter for this purpose.
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