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Hot Composter in Green with Leachate Hose 200L

SKU: HB200/BG
£16999
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The Aerobin 200L hot composter is a no turn garden compost bin designed for aerobic composting all year round. An internal lung system removes the need for turning while supporting airflow through tightly compacted material. Thick insulation and moisture recirculation help maintain hot and humid conditions for steady breakdown.

200 Litre Hot Composter 

This 200 litre hot composter uses an internal lung to circulate air through the core of the bin. The design keeps contents compacted to retain heat, supporting aerobic hot composting in almost all climates throughout the year.

Insulated Hot Composter For Faster Compost Production

The thick insulation system allows compost to process in around 90 days. Hot and humid internal conditions support decomposer microorganisms as they break down nitrogen and carbon, producing nutritionally dense organic material for plants.

Aerobin Hot Composter With Moisture System

A built in moisture recirculation system helps maintain balanced conditions inside the 200L hot composter. This controlled environment supports healthy composting without the need to manually turn the contents.

Hot Composter With Leachate Collection Hose Kit

The Aerobin hot composter includes a hose extension kit for easy extraction of liquid fertiliser known as leachate. This nutrient rich liquid may begin collecting within 4 to 6 weeks, with compost building at the base within 8 to 12 weeks.

200 Litre Hot Composter In Green

This vermin resistant composter features a contemporary look in Brunswick Green. It is suitable for herbs, fruit, vegetables and flowering plants once the composting cycle is complete.

Aerobin 200L Hot Composter Size And Assembly Details

Capacity: 200 Litre Height: 117.5cm. Width: 51cm. Depth: 51cm. Weight: 15.9kg. Colour: Brunswick Green. Two people are required for hot composter assembly.

Using a hot composter can reduce the amount of household waste sent to landfill while providing an alternative to industrial fertiliser. Clear guidance and measured performance timeframes are provided to support informed composting decisions.

Our composting range is selected based on product specification and suitability for UK gardens, offering dependable information drawn from horticultural practice and user experience.

Can The Aerobin Hot Composter Be Placed On A Hard Surface?

It can be positioned on a firm level base, ensuring stability and correct drainage during use.

Is The Aerobin Hot Composter Suitable For Large Households?

With a 200L capacity, it can manage regular kitchen and garden waste from an average household.

Does The Aerobin Hot Composter Require Regular Monitoring?

Periodic checks of moisture levels and material balance will help maintain suitable composting conditions.

Can The Aerobin Hot Composter Be Used In Winter?

The insulated structure supports composting activity during colder months, depending on local temperatures.

Is The Liquid From The Aerobin Hot Composter Ready To Use?

The collected leachate should be handled carefully and used according to general gardening guidance.

How Should The Aerobin Hot Composter Be Cleaned?

It can be rinsed with water once emptied, avoiding harsh cleaning substances that may affect future compost batches.

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Specifications

Dimensions:

Height: 117.5cm

Width: 51 cm

Depth: 51cm

Weight: 15.9kg

Capacity: 200L

Colour: Brunswick Green

Two people required for bin assembly.

How To Use

More info:

This hot Aerobin composter will work best when at least half full and when waste is premixed before its loaded into the hot composter bin to avoid any concentrations of individual matter.

Ensure any woody material is shredded or mulched before adding to the composter to allow for quicker breakdown.

If you want to get the hot composting underway quickly, add a layer (5cm) of non-sterilised compost to the base of the bin.

Problem solving:

Problem:

  • When too wet:
  • Compost not heating up
  • Bad smell
  • Not decomposing well

Solution:

  • Take out the material and add back in with layers of dry, brown material (leaves, sawdust, wood shavings). 

Newspaper (if scrunched up/shredded) counts as brown material and will help. 

If larger leaves and garden material not decomposing, shred into smaller pieces.

Problem:

  • When too dry:
  • Not decomposing

Solution:

  • Take out the material, and start the process again. Take care to layer, dry brown materials between wet, green materials (grass, kitchen scraps, other plant material).
  • If compost is too dry, it becomes water repellent and is difficult to re-wet. 
  • Avoid putting dry materials in composter, unless mixed or moistened with wet, green materials.

Problem:

  • Insects
  • Hot composter attracting insects

Solution:

  • It is normal to have flies and small insects in and around the hot composter. They are a natural part of decomposition. 

If these insects are annoying, cover with shredded paper, grass clippings or use a pyrethrum spray.

More Information

Green, wet materials to use in your hot composter:

  • Tea leaves/tea bags
  • Green garden cuttings
  • Lawn clippings and weeds
  • Coffee grounds
  • Food scraps
  • Citrus and onions (small)
  • Vegetable peelings

Brown (dry) materials to use in your hot composter:

  • Long yellow grass
  • Roots or branches, mulched
  • Pea straw
  • Leaves or small twigs
  • 'Balled up' newspaper or office paper

What NOT to use in your hot composter:

  • Oils
  • Meat
  • Fish
  • Wood
  • Glossy magazines
  • Dairy
  • Faeces from meat eating animals
  • Ash