Jora Composter JK 270 - Outdoor Dual Chamber Compost Tumbler - 70 Gallon - Galvanized Steel Construction
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Material | Metal |
Color | Green |
Brand | Jora Composters |
Capacity | 70 Gallons |
Product Dimensions | 44.5"L x 28"W x 50"H |
Item Weight | 52 Pounds |
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- Save Time and Effort - The Jora Composter is thoughtfully designed for ease of use and simplicity of rotation. Acting as a compost turner, it can be effortlessly turned by hand whenever waste is added. With dual chambers, while one side is being filled, the other matures, providing a continuous composting process.
- Incredibly Well Built - Unlike most outdoor composting bins, the Jora backyard composter boasts stable, food-grade, non-toxic insulation. This unique feature allows temperatures to soar beyond 160 degrees F, ensuring quick and efficient composting.
- High Volume Capacity - With a generous volume of up to 70 gallons and the ability to handle 7-8 gallons of waste per week, the JK 270 is the ideal large compost bin. Keep it conveniently placed outside, enabling you to dispose of waste in an efficient and environmentally-friendly manner.
- Improved Aeration - The Jora Composter stands out as one of the few compost bins equipped with side vents, facilitating a steady flow of oxygen into the compost mixture. Coupled with kitchen waste (green) and a carbon source (brown), these side vents ensure successful composting.
- Attractive Backyard Addition - Designed with our customers' convenience in mind, this compost tumbler boasts an appealing look and feel. Crafted from galvanized steel, it not only enhances durability but also adds a touch of charm to your outdoor space.
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Product Dimensions | 44.5 x 28 x 50 inches |
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Item Weight | 52 pounds |
Manufacturer | Jora Composter |
ASIN | B004U7LXHS |
Item model number | JK270 |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #141,589 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden) #152 in Outdoor Composting Bins |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
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weight | 52 pounds | — | — | 10.73 kilograms | 25 pounds | 7.26 kilograms |
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Customers like the quality, appearance and value of the compost bin. For example, they mention it's well made, attractive and worth the money. That said, opinions are mixed on ease of assembly, insulation, and size.
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Customers like the quality of the compost bin. They say it is well made, sturdy, and does a good job of making compost. Some mention that it is able to keep up easily with the waste they put into it and is a terrific solution for kitchen waste.
"...about the stability of the steel tubing stand, but it is rock-solid when assembled, thanks to the cross-bracing on the bottom and back side of the..." Read more
"...Galvanized Woven Wire Garden Sieve, Soil Sifting Pan - Perfect for sifting the compost into the Gorilla Cart and then dumping unfinished stuff back..." Read more
"...It has held together well, and in good conditions it still composts well, however, the foam insulation has shrunk somewhat and now that there are..." Read more
"...Terrific solution for kitchen waste. We bought two, so in winter, when composting will slow down, we will not run out of space...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the compost bin. For example, they mention it's beautifully designed, attractive, and easy to rotate. Some appreciate the upright design and the tumbling canister.
"...on the composters faded a little bit in the sun, but they still look pristine...." Read more
"...it produces, when you use horse bedding pellets as your brown, is beautiful!..." Read more
"...It looks nice, is sturdy, well made. Why not? I don’t spend large amounts of money on myself, so I asked for it for Mother’s day...." Read more
"...It is very easy to turn and mix the compost. It is also nice and tall so I don’t have to bend down...." Read more
Customers like the value of the compost bin. They mention it's worth the money, fairly priced, and worth the labor. Some say that it'll be a bit hard to put together. Overall, most are satisfied with the value and quality of the product.
"...Yes, it was a PITA to put together, but it appears to be worth it and working very well...." Read more
"...HIghly recommend - worth the investment." Read more
"...it assembled I have to admit that it is a quality product and is fairly priced. I have my 1st batch of compost brewing...." Read more
"...People on a tight budget. This unit is quite pricey. If it's going to deplete your life savings, then DON'T BUY IT...." Read more
Customers like the stability of the compost bin. They say it turns easily, is built well, and tumbles smoothly. Customers also mention that it's easy to wheel around and that the locking mechanisms hold the lid solidly in place.
"...Easy to wheel around. Holds a bag of soil + load of compost...." Read more
"...Easy to tumble (at half full anyway), almost no leakage (teeny tiny bit, but the composter is positioned so that any leakage goes into the garden)..." Read more
"...The tumbler spins effortlessly when completely filled up. The locking mechanisms hold the lid solidly in place...." Read more
"...the locking latches keep the critters out, and the robust handles make it easy to turn even when full...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of assembly of the compost bin. Some mention that it was surprisingly easy, straightforward, and fairly easy until the last step. However, others say that the instructions are ineffective, pure jibberish, and difficult to follow.
"...Assembly is straightforward and fairly easy until the last step, which is to assemble the 8 sides onto the two end panels to make the 'barrel."..." Read more
"Works great. Assembly was somewhat challenging, but not too much so (make sure to watch video on YouTube first)...." Read more
"...SO EASY to use! Assuming it takes me 4-6 weeks to fill the other side, I'll come back and update with pics of what I get out of the first side." Read more
"...Since no written instructions there is no mention of extreme importance of centering the outside metal sheets to the foam pads attaching to them, as..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the insulation of the compost bin. Some mention that it keeps things nice and toasty, while others say that it inhibits the heat of the sun from getting to the compost.
"...The heavy duty components and thick foam insulation should help to retain heat in the composter and speed the composting process." Read more
"...somewhat and now that there are gaps between the pieces the insulating value has dropped...." Read more
"...The best part though is since the JK270 is steel construction, and insulated, we are able to throw pretty much everything in it...." Read more
"...It makes heat well and holds it well due to the thick insulation, and it comes with good instructions for maintaining a good carbon:nitrogen ratio...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the size of the compost bin. Some mention that it's just the right size for them, fits perfectly under the JK270 on its stand, and occupies a very small footprint. However, others say that it was slightly too big for the panels to fit easily, not big enough for a family of four, and that the pre-drilled holes were not the right sizes for the screws that are supposed to be.
"...The foam inside, while snug, was so tight fitting that there was no way I could line up the holes. I struggled. I got mad...." Read more
"...Ft, 300-pound Capacity, Poly Yard Cart, Black/Yellow - Fits perfectly under the JK270 on its stand. Easy to wheel around...." Read more
"...But on mine, they fit way too tightly. Once I got that figured out, it went pretty well...." Read more
"...but I will never get rid of them, since they fit perfectly underneath the composters for emptying...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the leakage of the compost bin. They mention that the unit seems tight, but it leaks liquid out the holes and seams. The leaks mean more smell, rust, and drippings all over the composter and the ground. The gaps in the panels are not watertight, and the compost gets in between the metal. Additionally, the inside is not really sealed at all, and compost gets into between the materials and stains the concrete.
"...There are no holes in the foam sheets (about 1.5" thick) so you have to push each bolt through the foam...." Read more
"...Every once in awhile I'll find it's too wet and smells bad, but after adding a few more browns it's corrected the next day...." Read more
"...so it would get quenched in the wet season since the gaps in the panels aren't watertight...." Read more
"...Composts very well, minimal leaking, takes about 4-5 weeks for a chamber to ripen fully. Terrific solution for kitchen waste...." Read more
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The compost tumbler was shipped and delivered much faster than the "advertised" time -- a Fedex Ground truck showed up at the door two days after I ordered, a pleasant surprise. It comes in two large boxes, and everything is double-boxed to prevent damage during shipment.
Assembly instructions are sparse, with a number of small illustrations and almost no text. The manufacturer has an online video to guide assembly. I found it unnecessary. If you pay attention to the drawings, the unit goes together well.
The assembly instructions strongly advise having two persons available for the assembly job. This is good advise, although I was able to do the entire job myself, using one tool (a 3 foot pipe clamp) that is not specified in the assembly manual. Assembly is straightforward and fairly easy until the last step, which is to assemble the 8 sides onto the two end panels to make the 'barrel." The side panels are lined with stiff plastic foam (insulation to keep the compost mixture warm as it "cooks"), and that foam must be compressed with a good deal of pressure to bring the pre-drilled screw holes into alignment for each panel. (Two stainless steel M3.5-15 sheet metal screws are used to hold each end of each panel in place.) I found the assembly went much easier if I used a pipe clamp (a woodworking tool) to hold the side panel in place while inserting the screws.
It's tempting to use a power drill with a Phillips-head bit to drive those sheet metal screws into their holes. Don't do it. Stainless steel is not as hard and strong as carbon steel, and it is very easy to strip the heads on the screws with a power driver. I stripped several screw heads in the process and had to buy replacements.
The only other "trick" in assembly is used in attaching the two end panels to the hexagonal sheets of foam that go on the ends, and similar assembly of two sheets of solid plastic to form a "sandwich" with the foam sheet in the center partition that separates the two sides of the composter. These sub-assemblies are held together with nylon bolts. There are no holes in the foam sheets (about 1.5" thick) so you have to push each bolt through the foam. I found it easier to push the bolt part way through one direction, then remove it and push it all the way through the other side. One could use a power drill, but it is not necessary.
The sparse assembly instructions assume a certain basic knowledge of mechanical systems. They do not, for example, say which size wrench to use for which bolts.The 9/16" wrench is used on the head of the six metric bolts that attach the cross-braces. The 1/2" wrench is used on other nuts. (Metric equivalent wrenches would be 14 mm and 13 mm.) The instructions also don't describe the orientation of the self-locking (aircraft type) nuts that are supplied for application to the six M8 bolts and two long steel shafts at the top and bottom rear of the unit's stand. If you are not familiar with these nuts, the plastic "rim" that is visible on one side of the nut points out toward the thread end of the bolt (away from the head).
Read the assembly instructions carefully and make sure all the parts are in their correct position before bolting things together, and you'll do well wih assembly.
At the time of this review, I haven't actually started composting with this product, but it certainly looks like it will do the job well. The heavy duty components and thick foam insulation should help to retain heat in the composter and speed the composting process.
I decided given our suburban neighborhood that a tumbling composter would be best, and after some research and given we are in the Northeast, the Jora insulated composter.
So I got the JK270, which might be too big for our needs, but it has been working like a champ. In 3 months we have produced one huge load of compost (which we combined with some potting soil for our strawberry and lettuce bed) and now have the second chamber going strong at 140F this morning when its 40F outside.
I am still learning to get the moisture levels right, let it get to wet during the first batch at one point and it reeked a little then and had the dripping out the bottom, but doing better this time. I use mostly wood bedding pellets for the browns, occasionally paper shred.
The best part though is since the JK270 is steel construction, and insulated, we are able to throw pretty much everything in it. Expired eggs, sauced vegetables, anything really is working well. We avoid bowls of liquid, but other than that, everything goes into the kitchen counter composter and then into the current chamber in the composter. Since its gets to 140F+ and holds that temperature, it kills anything of concern, and we havent had any issue (yet) with critters due to having meats/cheese in it.
Yes, it was a PITA to put together, but it appears to be worth it and working very well. Sure we coulda gone cheaper, but this works for our lifestyle and location and the fact we can keep going during the winter is even better.
Here are the extra things I got to support this in addition to the JK-270
Gorilla Carts GCR-4 4 Cu. Ft, 300-pound Capacity, Poly Yard Cart, Black/Yellow - Fits perfectly under the JK270 on its stand. Easy to wheel around. Holds a bag of soil + load of compost.
Tierra Garden GP104 2-in-1 Galvanized Woven Wire Garden Sieve, Soil Sifting Pan - Perfect for sifting the compost into the Gorilla Cart and then dumping unfinished stuff back into the other side. This lets the microbes carry over and makes the compost fine enough for ready use.
Reotemp 20 Inch Fahrenheit Backyard Compost Thermometer with Digital Composting Guide - Keep it in and check temperature each morning before rotating (though you have to remember to remove it or you end up losing it in the compost, and no, it hasnt happened more than 2x, really.
American Wood FIBERS PELLETS PinePellet Bedding, 40 lb - Working well, no additives, great Brown part and also helps control odor.
Jobe's Organics 09926 Fast Acting Fertilizer Compost Starter, 4 Pound - Not sure this was needed, but used some in the first batch and havent needed to since.
Rust-Oleum 7701830 Stops Rust Spray Paint, 12 oz, Gloss Crystal Clear - I had seen some issues with the JK's having rust forming, so i got this and used it to coat anywhere i accidently scratched the paint putting it together, or where screws went through. Maybe not needed, but for the cost i want the JK to last.
EPICA Stainless Steel Compost Bin 1.3 Gallon-Includes Charcoal Filter - Our kitchen counter bin for the kids and us to dump into and empty into the JK every day or so. Has a charcoal filter on lid to minimize odors
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It took a little work to assemble. Review online Youtube videos before to orientate.
It robust, and rotating and aerating is a breeze.
No smell.
I enjoy it a lot.
Noticed that there was daylight between most of the panel joints and wasn't overly surprised when water ingress through these ill fitting panels made the proposed compost very wet.
Used a silicone sealer on the ill fitting joints and things are better but I will wait and see how things develop. Perhaps I just got a 'Friday afternoon' unit or maybe it's a very good idea poorly executed ( and I speak as someone who built up an engineering manufacturing company from scratch such that I was able to sell it for many millions and retire at 56 I.e. I am not a mug punter when it comes to manufacturing and engineering)
Overall I would think that caution should be exercised if you buy a Joraform, at the first sign of ill fitting parts, package it up and send it back, I should have !