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Kekkilä Thermal Composter
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Basics of composting
For composting you will need
• a correctly dimensioned and thermally insulated composter
• a biowaste bin for your kitchen
• drying agent and a drying agent container
• a fork, spade or mixing stick
Composting function
Composting is a process of nature based on biological decomposition. Nutrients contained in waste
materials are recycled for reuse as plant-growing material. In the compost mass, fungus and decom-
position micro-organisms transform the waste into humus and at the same time produce heat, steam,
nutrient salts and carbon dioxide. Decomposition is most efficient at a temperature between 30 and
45 C. Thermal insulation keeps the heat inside the composter. Heat and steam on the inside cover of
the composter indicate that the composter is working.
Micro-organisms can perform their decomposition work only if regularly fed. To survive they need
oxygen, water and nutrients. Nutrient nitrogen is obtained from kitchen household waste, while carbon
comes from garden waste and branch chips. Therefore we would recommend composting kitchen and
garden waste in the same composter. Dry garden waste or a drying agent will increase the airiness of
the compost, bind discharged nitrogen and balance humidity.
We recommend reserving a few sacks of Kekkilä Desiccant for composters and dry toilets, which con-
tains cutter shavings and bog peat. The drying agent should be stored indoors or in a closed container
for humidity protection. If the composter is not filled with household waste or drying agent regularly
during the winter season, the composting activity will weaken or cease. Composting will continue after
melting and increase of temperature.
Installation: instructions and placement
When selecting where to place your composter, please make sure of the following:
• easy fill-up. Best locations are close to the waste bin or at the border of your lot in the garden. If
you wish to place your composter at the border of your land lot, please discuss the matter with your
neighbour. Also observe that the composter will often be used in winter as well.
• sufficient space for servicing functions, emptying and possible post-composting as well as for drying
agent containers and other care equipment.
• seepage, rain and meltwater may be absorbed in the ground. In many cases, sand or gravel makes
the best base.