its kind of funny but I just built one out of materials in my backyard yesterday
These other types of units would be nice but I guess I am not as serious gardeners as others. i will be satisfied with what we get out of mine. yeah, i have to go and mix the mulch but that's fine. its not like i am busy every single minute after I come home

Okay.

A few more thoughts with the Naturemill.

Make sure you transfer when the unit is 2/3 full. If you wait too long then the extra compost can push the lid up when it is mixing and that can release odors.

Transferring can be delayed up by 48 hrs. So if you are more than 2/3 full try to transfer right away.

Here is another video. I fill the bin too full and it is over flowing over the sides.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RYwCZDQUf0

Hi chrispitude,

Here is the phone number

800-613-6629

The added benefits of PRO
# Stainless steel internal components for continuous heavy duty use
# Ideal for large families, gourmet cooks, offices, or small restaurants
# Foot pedal for convenient hands-free operation
# Vacation mode included - automatically activates after a period of inactivity to conserve energy, and optimize heat and mixing for curing
# Security locking feature for public areas such as offices or restaurants (padlock not included)
# Spare carbon filter included for years of hassle-free operation
# Available in designer colors
# 3 year warranty INSTEAD OF 1 YEAR

Personally, I would have bought the PRO if it had features that need.
I really did not care for the color since it since compost is black anyways.
I am keeping it inside so the security lock was not necessary.
The foot pedal was another piece to clean or break I decided against that.
Vacation mode is interesting but that would mean I have to go on vacation.

That being said.. I do like the 3 year warranty. Since it is an significant investment I like to know that it won't break after 1 years.

BTW. please turn on your PM feature.

Got in on the group order deal. Been using the unit for about 1+ week now. I've noticed that most of my stuff that I put in the mixing chamber falls out to the bottom curing tray after a day or so. Is this normal? I thought the stuff is supposed to stay up in the mixing chamber until full and it is ready? The stuff that falls down to the curing tray seems to be well composted and dark though (after 1 day!). I understand some "leakages" will occur, but 80%-90%? Has anybody experience similar situations? I emailed the company to see whether I have a defective unit or not.

farcrazy said:Got in on the group order deal. Been using the unit for about 1+ week now. I've noticed that most of my stuff that I put in the mixing chamber falls out to the bottom curing tray after a day or so. Is this normal? I thought the stuff is supposed to stay up in the mixing chamber until full and it is ready? The stuff that falls down to the curing tray seems to be well composted and dark though (after 1 day!). I understand some "leakages" will occur, but 80%-90%? Has anybody experience similar situations? I emailed the company to see whether I have a defective unit or not.

80%-90%? that is a lot! Do you think the bar is rotating the wrong way and moving the base upward and dropping the contents?

I sugguest giving Naturemill a call and asking them about it.

fatlard said:farcrazy said:Got in on the group order deal. Been using the unit for about 1+ week now. I've noticed that most of my stuff that I put in the mixing chamber falls out to the bottom curing tray after a day or so. Is this normal? I thought the stuff is supposed to stay up in the mixing chamber until full and it is ready? The stuff that falls down to the curing tray seems to be well composted and dark though (after 1 day!). I understand some "leakages" will occur, but 80%-90%? Has anybody experience similar situations? I emailed the company to see whether I have a defective unit or not.

80%-90%? that is a lot! Do you think the bar is rotating the wrong way and moving the base upward and dropping the contents?

I sugguest giving Naturemill a call and asking them about it.

I thought it was strange too. I saw the pictures that you have posted on your mixing chamber and mine was not like that at all. Anyway, when I get a response from Naturemill, I'll pass it along to this forum.

mbahnmil = Sallie L. Bahnmiller

Do you need anything else?

I placed the Naturemill Plus on a Kill-A-Watt unit to see the exact energy consumption.

The unit when heating and pumping air uses 17 watts.

The unit when mixing uses between 4 watts.

With that and using the electricity rate at my area and the calculator below..

it will cost about $0.03 a day. .. or $.089 per month (not counting transmission and other cost)

http://www.super-grow.biz/Electricity.jsp

on a side note.. if you overfill your composter it will push the lid up.. i find that putting some weights will keep the lid down and prevent the smells from escaping....

Yes Pet Friendly is included.