Author: Maurice Savaryego, M.Sc.Eng. (Learn More)
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The FCMP IM4000 Dual Chamber Tumbling Composter
FCMP IM4000 Tumbling Composter
The FCMP Outdoor IM4000 Dual Chamber Tumbling Composter comes with an efficient dual-chamber design that allows for quick turning your kitchen and yard waste into compost for your soil. You just have to fill the chambers up and give them a turn every other day with the built-in hand holds, and within about two weeks you'll have an excellent batch of nourishing compost for your garden. The composter body is made of recycled, BPA free and UV-inhibited polypropylene.
The frame is made of galvanized steel and the total volume of both chambers is approximately 37 gallons (5.9 cu-ft).
The assembled dimensions are 30" x 28" x 36" (L x W x H)..
The following summarazies the main features:
- It has a rotating design makes mixing easy and efficient. Therefore there is no need of mixing your compost pile by hand. You just need to close the door and turn it 5 or 6 times every 2 to 3 days. In hot sunny conditions and with a proper balance of ingredients the compost will be ready in as little as two weeks.
- The large openings and the removable door simplify greatly adding scraps/clippings and removing finished compost. In addition, deep fins on the body provide great ergonomic handhold making this composter fantastic for beginners!
- It comes with two separate composting chambers that allow the first schambers to finish composting while allowing the use of the second chamber available to add fresh scraps/clippings (known as batch composting). The possibility of continuously swapping chambers will create an uninterrupted flow of rich and healthy compost. The total capacity of both chambers together is 37 gallons (5 cu ft / 140 L)
The frame is made of galvanized steel and the total volume of both chambers is approximately 37 gallons (5.9 cu-ft).
The assembled dimensions are 30" x 28" x 36" (L x W x H)..
The following summarazies the main features:
- It has a rotating design makes mixing easy and efficient. Therefore there is no need of mixing your compost pile by hand. You just need to close the door and turn it 5 or 6 times every 2 to 3 days. In hot sunny conditions and with a proper balance of ingredients the compost will be ready in as little as two weeks.
- The large openings and the removable door simplify greatly adding scraps/clippings and removing finished compost. In addition, deep fins on the body provide great ergonomic handhold making this composter fantastic for beginners!
- It comes with two separate composting chambers that allow the first schambers to finish composting while allowing the use of the second chamber available to add fresh scraps/clippings (known as batch composting). The possibility of continuously swapping chambers will create an uninterrupted flow of rich and healthy compost. The total capacity of both chambers together is 37 gallons (5 cu ft / 140 L)
FCMP Outdoor IM4000 Dual Chamber Tumbling Composter
(Photo Credits: FCMP)
(Photo Credits: FCMP)
- It features aeration holes as well as deep fins that break up clumps inside the chamber and mix lots of oxygen into the compost. Note that tumbling composters allow much greater aeration than standard models.
- Finally note that the BPA free UV inhibited recycled polypropylene is contact safe and will not degrade under direct sunlight, and the galvanized steel frame is corrosion resistant.
The VIVOSUN Dual Chamber Tumbling Composter
VIVOSUN Tumbling Composter
Effective and very easy to use, the VIVOSUN Dual Chamber Tumbling Composter is intelligently built of high-quality materials in a rodent-proof design that keeps anything else out. Just fill it up with garden kitchen scraps and garden clippings, slide the door, and give it a spin every few days.
The composter body is made of high quality BPA free and UV resistant PP plastic while the frame is made of galvanized steel. As such, it is corrosion-resistant, degrade resistant, sturdy and durable for long-lasting service life.
The total volume of both chambers is about 43 gallons (6.9 cu-ft). The assembled overall dimensions are 26.25” x 23.6” x 36.5”(L x W x H).
The door dimensions are 10.23” x 6.2” (L x W).
The following summarazies the main features:
- It has dual chambers allowing batch composting, which is the most efficient way to produce high-quality compost: while one of the chambers is full and finishing composting, you can fill the other chamber with fresh scraps/clippings. This is time saving as you are allowed to let one side "cook" while adding fresh scraps/clippings to the other side, continuously swapping sides create an uninterrupted flow of rich, healthy compost.
- The rotating design of the of this unit helps to avoid digging and mixing your compost pile by hands, making the mixing easier and more efficient.
- It comes with adjustable air vents and deep fins that provide excellent air circulation which helps decompose the clumps and combines lots of oxygen, easily getting the compost finished in weeks.
- It also comes with 4 durable ABS plastic gloves, no other tools required. Convenient to excavate and plant in horticultural work, latex rubber material protects your hands from cuts and broken nails.
- Finally, as mentioned above, using the composeter is very esy: just fill it up with garden refuse and kitchen scraps, slide the door closed and give it a turn every couple of days, and the compost will be redy in a couple of weeks.
The following video describes briefly how the composter is used:
The composter body is made of high quality BPA free and UV resistant PP plastic while the frame is made of galvanized steel. As such, it is corrosion-resistant, degrade resistant, sturdy and durable for long-lasting service life.
The total volume of both chambers is about 43 gallons (6.9 cu-ft). The assembled overall dimensions are 26.25” x 23.6” x 36.5”(L x W x H).
The door dimensions are 10.23” x 6.2” (L x W).
The following summarazies the main features:
- It has dual chambers allowing batch composting, which is the most efficient way to produce high-quality compost: while one of the chambers is full and finishing composting, you can fill the other chamber with fresh scraps/clippings. This is time saving as you are allowed to let one side "cook" while adding fresh scraps/clippings to the other side, continuously swapping sides create an uninterrupted flow of rich, healthy compost.
- The rotating design of the of this unit helps to avoid digging and mixing your compost pile by hands, making the mixing easier and more efficient.
- It comes with adjustable air vents and deep fins that provide excellent air circulation which helps decompose the clumps and combines lots of oxygen, easily getting the compost finished in weeks.
- It also comes with 4 durable ABS plastic gloves, no other tools required. Convenient to excavate and plant in horticultural work, latex rubber material protects your hands from cuts and broken nails.
- Finally, as mentioned above, using the composeter is very esy: just fill it up with garden refuse and kitchen scraps, slide the door closed and give it a turn every couple of days, and the compost will be redy in a couple of weeks.
The following video describes briefly how the composter is used:
VIVOSUN Dul Chamber Tumbling Composter Video
(Video Credits: Amazon-VIVOSUN)
Which of these two Tumbling Composters should you buy?
The two tumbling composters described above are all high quality products as can be noted from the average ratings they had received from Amazon customers at the time of this writing. Indeed, none had received less than 4 stars (out of 5 stars)!
Both composters come with dual chambers, they are both made of galvanized steel and BPA/UV resistant high quality plastic, they both provide excellent aeration thanks to builtin fins and aeration vents, they both have rotating bins so you don't have to mix the scrapings by hand.
The main difference is the composting volume each allows: 37 gallons for the FCMP IM4000 and 43 gallons for the VIVOSUN as specified by their description. Note also theat the VIVOSUN composter comes with 4 durable ABS plastic gloves to protect your hands.
The following section provides Amazon links for the above described composters to see exact price information or to purchase.
Both composters come with dual chambers, they are both made of galvanized steel and BPA/UV resistant high quality plastic, they both provide excellent aeration thanks to builtin fins and aeration vents, they both have rotating bins so you don't have to mix the scrapings by hand.
The main difference is the composting volume each allows: 37 gallons for the FCMP IM4000 and 43 gallons for the VIVOSUN as specified by their description. Note also theat the VIVOSUN composter comes with 4 durable ABS plastic gloves to protect your hands.
The following section provides Amazon links for the above described composters to see exact price information or to purchase.
The Selected Tumbling Composters Are All Available on Amazon
You will find below, on Amazon, the above described tumbling composters.
Please click the Amazon US link image below for the product of your choice to see exact price information or to purchase.
Please Note: For non-US customers, when you click the links below, you will be provided with the Amazon links for your country (such as Canada or UK), if the product is available in your country.
Please click the Amazon US link image below for the product of your choice to see exact price information or to purchase.
Please Note: For non-US customers, when you click the links below, you will be provided with the Amazon links for your country (such as Canada or UK), if the product is available in your country.
FCMP IM4000 Composter
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VIVOSUN Composter (CT02001)
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