Comments on: Stacking Worm Bin Update http://www.redwormcomposting.com/worm-bins/stacking-worm-bin-update/ Red Wiggler Worms, European Nightcrawlers and loads of helpful Worm Composting Information Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:35:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Bentley http://www.redwormcomposting.com/worm-bins/stacking-worm-bin-update/comment-page-1/#comment-18766 Bentley Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:37:41 +0000 http://www.redwormcomposting.com/?p=274#comment-18766 Hi Edward - sorry for the delay. Some comments kinda fell by the wayside during the holiday rush. You can get the nematodes (and other biological control organisms) from Natural Insect Control (http://www.naturalinsectcontrol.com). I think the last tray was so dry simply due to the fact that the bin was somewhat neglected. I didn't really add a lot of water-rich foods, and I also added a lot of absorbent manure compost in the upper trays, thus likely reducing downward movement of water. ---------- Hi Leongpow - Glad to help! 8) Hi Edward – sorry for the delay. Some comments kinda fell by the wayside during the holiday rush. You can get the nematodes (and other biological control organisms) from Natural Insect Control (http://www.naturalinsectcontrol.com).
I think the last tray was so dry simply due to the fact that the bin was somewhat neglected. I didn’t really add a lot of water-rich foods, and I also added a lot of absorbent manure compost in the upper trays, thus likely reducing downward movement of water.

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Hi Leongpow – Glad to help!
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]]> By: leongpow http://www.redwormcomposting.com/worm-bins/stacking-worm-bin-update/comment-page-1/#comment-18146 leongpow Sat, 20 Dec 2008 04:32:28 +0000 http://www.redwormcomposting.com/?p=274#comment-18146 i'm just start having my worms this artikel is helping me because i'm still finding a good method for havesting thanks a lots i’m just start having my worms
this artikel is helping me because i’m still finding a good method for havesting

thanks a lots

]]> By: Edward http://www.redwormcomposting.com/worm-bins/stacking-worm-bin-update/comment-page-1/#comment-18102 Edward Fri, 19 Dec 2008 02:06:09 +0000 http://www.redwormcomposting.com/?p=274#comment-18102 I have two more questions: 1. Where to get the nematodes? 2. How do you manage to keep the last tray dry? In all my bins the last tray is always the most wet one and I have to dry the compost before using it. I have two more questions:
1. Where to get the nematodes?
2. How do you manage to keep the last tray dry? In all my bins the last tray is always the most wet one and I have to dry the compost before using it.

]]> By: Bentley http://www.redwormcomposting.com/worm-bins/stacking-worm-bin-update/comment-page-1/#comment-18075 Bentley Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:58:43 +0000 http://www.redwormcomposting.com/?p=274#comment-18075 Hmmm...interesting suggestion Edward. I may just have to test that out! 8) Hmmm…interesting suggestion Edward. I may just have to test that out!
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]]> By: Edward http://www.redwormcomposting.com/worm-bins/stacking-worm-bin-update/comment-page-1/#comment-18037 Edward Thu, 18 Dec 2008 03:17:53 +0000 http://www.redwormcomposting.com/?p=274#comment-18037 I can suggest an idea: You could remove the net from two trays and add several staples to other two thus making a bin of two deeper trays. The net itself should be strong enough to hold a double weight. If you'll need your net back - just drop me an email. I can suggest an idea:
You could remove the net from two trays and add several staples to other two thus making a bin of two deeper trays. The net itself should be strong enough to hold a double weight. If you’ll need your net back – just drop me an email.

]]> By: Bentley http://www.redwormcomposting.com/worm-bins/stacking-worm-bin-update/comment-page-1/#comment-17882 Bentley Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:35:49 +0000 http://www.redwormcomposting.com/?p=274#comment-17882 Edward - thanks for chiming in! I think you've hit the nail on the head there. Great bin for producing compost, but doesn't hold enough material (and moisture) to be an ideal breeding bin (although worms will certainly breed in it). If you made a system with nice deep trays and a more robust screening to handle the added weight that would be fantastic! Edward – thanks for chiming in!
I think you’ve hit the nail on the head there. Great bin for producing compost, but doesn’t hold enough material (and moisture) to be an ideal breeding bin (although worms will certainly breed in it).
If you made a system with nice deep trays and a more robust screening to handle the added weight that would be fantastic!

]]> By: Bentley http://www.redwormcomposting.com/worm-bins/stacking-worm-bin-update/comment-page-1/#comment-17881 Bentley Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:33:34 +0000 http://www.redwormcomposting.com/?p=274#comment-17881 Greg - I have seen a youtube video showing how to make a stacking flow-through system using Rubbermaid tubs (and it's not my video - I simply show how to make a tub that sits over a reservoir bin). Drilling 1/4" (or slightly bigger) holes then making sure to smooth all surfaces (don't want to cut your worms up with jagged edges) will be the key. Holes should be big enough to encourage free movement between bins, but not so big that a lot of materials are falling through - obviously no holes in the lowermost bin. A spigot should be quite easy to install. Not sure what you mean about the lid of the bottom bin - I would think it would be just like all the others. Hope this helps Greg – I have seen a youtube video showing how to make a stacking flow-through system using Rubbermaid tubs (and it’s not my video – I simply show how to make a tub that sits over a reservoir bin). Drilling 1/4″ (or slightly bigger) holes then making sure to smooth all surfaces (don’t want to cut your worms up with jagged edges) will be the key.
Holes should be big enough to encourage free movement between bins, but not so big that a lot of materials are falling through – obviously no holes in the lowermost bin. A spigot should be quite easy to install. Not sure what you mean about the lid of the bottom bin – I would think it would be just like all the others.

Hope this helps

]]> By: Edward http://www.redwormcomposting.com/worm-bins/stacking-worm-bin-update/comment-page-1/#comment-17825 Edward Sun, 14 Dec 2008 16:26:09 +0000 http://www.redwormcomposting.com/?p=274#comment-17825 Hi Bentley, Thank you for this posting. Great job! It looks like my estimation on the quantity of worms in the bin is 'slightly' exaggerated and the function of dependency of the quantity of worms on number of trays is non - linear. The conclusion is that those bins are not for growing worms, but for processing the kitchen scrap and the information on my site should be updated. I have to work on another type of bin - for growing worms. Hi Bentley,
Thank you for this posting. Great job!
It looks like my estimation on the quantity of worms in the bin is ’slightly’ exaggerated and the function of dependency of the quantity of worms on number of trays is non – linear.
The conclusion is that those bins are not for growing worms, but for processing the kitchen scrap and the information on my site should be updated.
I have to work on another type of bin – for growing worms.

]]> By: Greg Kuttenkuler http://www.redwormcomposting.com/worm-bins/stacking-worm-bin-update/comment-page-1/#comment-17794 Greg Kuttenkuler Sun, 14 Dec 2008 13:16:03 +0000 http://www.redwormcomposting.com/?p=274#comment-17794 Hi, I have a number of questions that I haven't exactly been able to find the answer to in prior posts. My apologies if you've answered them many times before. I'd like to build a stacking worm bin (indoors - my garage) out of the rubbermaid bins. I'm looking for the shorter ones as opposed to the 18 gallon ones I see everywhere as I don't think that height is necessary. My questions are: 1. Can I make a stacking worm bin using these tubs/bins? 2. Do I drill holes through the lids/bottoms of the connecting bins to allow the worms to migrate to the food source when one another bin is ready for harvest? 3. I'm assuming the air holes should be a small enough diameter to not allow the worms to escape or does it matter? 4. I'm also assuming I can install a drain valve in the bottom of the bottom tub to drain the liquids. 5. Should the lid of the bottom tub have holes with screening material? Again, sorry to pummel you with questions. I just feel like making my own bins is far more economical than purchasing the commercial variety and your site has me really excited about being able to continue my composting efforts over the winter. My outdoor composter has shut down. Thanks in advance for your time and thanks for such a great site. Greg Hi,
I have a number of questions that I haven’t exactly been able to find the answer to in prior posts. My apologies if you’ve answered them many times before.

I’d like to build a stacking worm bin (indoors – my garage) out of the rubbermaid bins. I’m looking for the shorter ones as opposed to the 18 gallon ones I see everywhere as I don’t think that height is necessary.

My questions are:
1. Can I make a stacking worm bin using these tubs/bins?
2. Do I drill holes through the lids/bottoms of the connecting bins to allow the worms to migrate to the food source when one another bin is ready for harvest?
3. I’m assuming the air holes should be a small enough diameter to not allow the worms to escape or does it matter?
4. I’m also assuming I can install a drain valve in the bottom of the bottom tub to drain the liquids.
5. Should the lid of the bottom tub have holes with screening material?

Again, sorry to pummel you with questions. I just feel like making my own bins is far more economical than purchasing the commercial variety and your site has me really excited about being able to continue my composting efforts over the winter. My outdoor composter has shut down.

Thanks in advance for your time and thanks for such a great site.

Greg

]]> By: Bentley http://www.redwormcomposting.com/worm-bins/stacking-worm-bin-update/comment-page-1/#comment-17315 Bentley Mon, 08 Dec 2008 16:48:25 +0000 http://www.redwormcomposting.com/?p=274#comment-17315 Euros and Reds are totally fine together, but over time the Reds may outcompete the Euros. Although they are very closely related, these species cannot interbreed. Euros and Reds are totally fine together, but over time the Reds may outcompete the Euros.
Although they are very closely related, these species cannot interbreed.

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