Compost Tea System 10 Gallon: J
The Growing Solutions Compost Tea System 10 is ideal for homeowners, small nursery operations, research environments and hydroponic production facilities. Years of brewing experience and research went into the design of this patented system, which utilizes industrial grade components and Fine Bubble Diffusion Aeration Technology. Designed for durability, ease of use, and years of safe and consistent operation. With a good organic compost and Growing Solutions"™ Compost Tea Catalystâ„¢ (J_720505), a rich brew is ready in 24 hours. Size: 18' x 18' x 29' and weighs 31 lbs. 6 month limited manufacturers warranty. Features Convenient 10-gallon size Fine Bubble Diffusion technology Patented Compost Tea Systemâ„¢ design Industrial grade components Easy to clean Specifications: Tank capacity: 10 gallons Aeration: Fine Bubble Diffusion Power: 110V/220V Tank/stand: UV stabilized polypropylene Valves/fittings: Banjo® glass-filled polypropylene Fasteners: 18-8 Stainless steel/brass Brew time: 24 hours (typical) Compost tea, in modern terminology, is a compost extract brewed with a microbial food source"”molasses, kelp, rock dust, humic-fulvic acids. The compost-tea brewing technique, an aerobic process, extracts and grows populations of beneficial microorganisms. Compost teas are distinguished from compost extracts both in method of production and in the way they are used. Teas are actively brewed with microbial food and catalyst sources added to the solution, and a sump pump bubbles and aerates the solution, supplying plenty of much-needed oxygen. The aim of the brewing process is to extract beneficial microbes from the compost itself, followed by growing these populations of microbes during the 24- to 36-hour brew period. The compost provides the source of microbes, and the microbial food and catalyst amendments promote the growth and multiplication of microbes in the tea. Some examples of microbial food sources: molasses, kelp powder, and fish powder. Some examples of microbial catalysts: humic acid, yucca extract, and rock dust.