There is also liquid coming out through the opened slats when I turn the drum. It is a bit messy. Is it compost tea and when the drum sits in a normal position, does the tea go through the slats into the base automatically? Sorry I asked many...
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It sounds like you may need to empty the compost tea container underneath. Yes, when the door is on top, the compost tea goes through to the container below.
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debugging anything involves working your way step by step thru the processI did not experience this but my inclination is to recheck the kcup - and how it is sitting in the coffee makeryou look to see if where the water enters is blocked because the kcup is not properly seated also look at what 'appears clogged' literally means - is water coming out some other way? or it just does nothing if kcup is in place? I did have trouble with water saturating the coffee - and this was reason I ultimately returned the product
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I've experienced very minimal staining of the clear part after over a year of nearly daily use. Sometimes I'm lazy about rinsing it out right away, which I'm sure is why. The filter portion on mine has not stained. If you want to take the leaves out, you'd be better off just pouring it into a different container. I usually drink my tea fast enough, I don't have issues with over brewing. Overall, yes, I like it and am happy I bought it.
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Hi there. The collection base is a great feature. As you are composting you need to keep your material damp, so when your apply water it passes through the decomposing material and collects in the base. This becomes compost tea which is high in nutrients and should be used occasionally when watering your plants. Great stuff compost tea. However from our experience you need to elevate the whole unit to get at the spout, so we have our unit on an out door table. So if the unit is not elevated you need to remove the barrel and have a second pair of hands to help you drain the base. In closing we are happy with the product.
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I used it tonight, seam side down, cooking large filets of blackfish. I added minimal liquid, just a few TBS. of EVOO and lemon juice, sat the fish on a bed of some cut up tomatoes, they exude liquid too. The seam must be the problem, I didn't expect any liquid to leave the bag. Next time, I would use it SEAM SIDE UP....I would suggest the same for you.
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There are crossbars that help the compost "tumble" when you rotate the container. Seems toix the compost pretty well, with minimum poster effort.
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After brewing and the basket lifts, the tea continurs to drip down from the basket it makes it stronger. I love strong tea. But you can remove the basket wnen it lifts and that should solve the problem. Good luck and best wishes, Renfield
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Interesting that you experience plastic smell. I did not have that experience. I wonder whether they change the manufacturing plant and you happened to get one from contaminated production. You can try to wash it first in dishwasher and then soak in tea overnight to get the smell out.
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I heat the water in a regular tea kettle, then pour the water over the tea into the pot. After it has brewed I then transfer the brewed tea to another pot so the tea doesn't get too strong. Of course you can take out the insert but watch burning you hands. B Hardy
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I actually periodically wet outs to keep the composting going at a satisfactory rate (though, undoubtedly this is needed because I live in Southern California) as water/moisture escapes very easily via the many holes. We missed our usual heavy-to-torrential spring rains here (drought!) so I can't say what would happen under those conditions, but I seriously doubt you would have any issues. The bottom is open (it is a roll of material) and the sides are very well perforated.
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I keep adding to my compost all winter. I just don't turn it over as often, maybe once every 2 weeks or so. While nothing will "cook" during the winter, you'll have fresh material on standby for when it does start to warm up. I suppose my only tip would be to make sure you add material to it during the daytime and make sure your composter stays in a sunny spot. The door can freeze "shut" at night due to the lower temperatures and any moisture along the track. I've already been through one winter with it and I sincerely had no issues and didn't have to make any changes to the way I used the tumbler.
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You are probably filling it too tight, I have noticed when I do, the handle gets very hard to push-pull. I have only had to clean out mine once, cause of this and try not to fill it too tight. Try this and see if it works better for you. Also after every use I lift a corner of the mat and empty the dust and particles that collect there.
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I find that sometimes if the track gets wet the litter sticks in the track and keeps the rake from returning. I check the track often and brush it to keep it clear. I hope this is helpful.
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I would suggest calling customer service on this issue. I have been using the flowering tea and I have not had an issue with uncurling flowers and the tea is not extremely dark but very delicious. My favorite is the Vanilla. I could only assume that something may be wrong with the flowers you received. If you call they may suggest you return what you have and they can replenish the batch you received.
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I would guess that it is filled with some type of styrofoam beads. I have washed mine successfully. I use Woolite and cold water to be on the safe side and do a vinegar rinse to remove all traces of the detergent and then rinse in clear water again. For the vinegar rinse I add about two or three tablespoons of plain white vinegar to about two to three quarts of cold water. I just guess. Hang and let air dry for 24 hours. I always order a few spares so I have a clean one while the other one dries.
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we have not experienced that at all, we only boil distilled water, from our own distiller, since we are very picky about brewing our tea and feel distilled water is best for that, perhaps your water is reacting with something in the vessel. If we notice anything like glitter in our water I will certainly get back to the company.
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This is natural for these drums. You may be over watering the compost if the liquid is accumulating to the point is is not settling in the very bottom. Compost should be moist, but not sopping wet. - Grant