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Original ComposTumbler 168 Gallon Compost Tumbler

Original ComposTumbler 168 Gallon Compost Tumbler

Item#: PBM001

Sale Price: $519.98 SAVE: $180.01 (26%)

List Price : $699.99

  • FREE compost activator and thermometer - limited time!
  • Rust-resistant, galvanized metal compost drum
  • Vented ends made of food grade plastic resin
  • Turns easily when you crank the gear-driven handle
  • Sits on a black powder-coated tubular steel frame
  • 168 gallons = 22.5 cubic feet
  • Makes compost in 14 days
  • Top choice for the serious gardener
  • Dimensions: 68L x 50W x 40H inches
Description

A top pick for the serious gardener, the Original ComposTumbler 168 Gallon Compost Tumbler produces and stores a large quantity of compost materials to sustain a healthy garden and landscape. Because of its smart, spacious design, this heavy-duty compost tumbler can produce compost in 14 days. You simply load the composter with food scraps and other organic materials, turn the drum every day for two weeks, and then remove your finished compost and nourish your soil as needed.

 

First designed nearly 40 years ago, this original compost tumbler can hold up to 22.5 cubic feet of compost materials, or 168 gallons. The rotating drum is made of rust-resistant, galvanized metal with food grade plastic resin end caps. It sits 27 inches off the ground on a tubular steel frame protected by a black powder-coated finish. The gear-driven handle is easy to turn, and the drum stays securely on the frame during rotation.

 

The compost drum features aerator and drainage units on the door that allow fresh air to enter and excess moisture to escape so materials won't get soggy. Fresh air travels through the contained materials and flows out of the screened vents on the sides. As it does this, the air aids the decomposition process taking place in the essential heat core. The dimensions of the drum have been professionally calculated for maximum efficiency in building this heat core, which is why this compost tumbler can make compost in 14 days.

 

This compost tumbler is designed for serious gardeners. If you regularly accumulate five or six trash bags (up to 168 gallons) of compostable material every two weeks, then this composter is an excellent choice for you. Your garden will thank you.

What's Included:
Compost drum, Compost frame
Shipping Restrictions:
Only ships in contiguous USA.
Dimensions & Specifications

Dimensions

68L x 50W x 40H inches

Material

Food Grade Plastic Resin

Cubic Feet

28

Brand

PBM Group

Gallon Capacity

209

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PBM Group Original ComposTumbler 168 Gallon Compost Tumbler
 
3.3

(based on 4 reviews)

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50%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Capacity (4)
  • Composts quickly (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Ecological waste disposal (3)
    • Kitchen scraps (3)

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    (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

     
    1.0

    Good at first

    By Scott

    from Santa Barbara, ca

    About Me Avid Gardener

    Verified Reviewer

    Pros

    • Capacity
    • Composts Quickly

    Cons

    • Flimsy
    • Poorly built

    Best Uses

      Comments about PBM Group Original ComposTumbler 168 Gallon Compost Tumbler:

      Once assembled it works great for a while. After less two years two of the screws had rusted and broken, which they quickly replaced for free. Over the last year it has all but fallen apart. The doors won't stay closed when tumbled and the stand wobbles more each time. Now that both doors are shot it is a lawn ornament. I live on less than a quarter acre and feel I used it less than the average gardener. Don't waste your money.

      (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      kCooking away

      By Ron

      from Ron

      About Me Getting Started

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Capacity
      • Composts Quickly
      • Easy Assembly

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Ecological Waste Disposal
        • Fertilizer Production
        • Fruit Rinds
        • Kitchen Scraps
        • Leaves & Brush

        Comments about PBM Group Original ComposTumbler 168 Gallon Compost Tumbler:

        After my son and I finished assembly, I immediately started to put material into the bin. In Arizona your material can dryout very fast. I added water to the mix and started to turn away. The bin has been able to help mix my material and after adding the water my compost is staying damp all the time. Material is cooking away can't wait for this first batch to finish.

        (14 of 16 customers found this review helpful)

         
        2.0

        Expensive but not long-lived

        By blonde_avenger

        from southeastern U.S.

        About Me Master Gardener

        Pros

        • Capacity
        • Composts Quickly

        Cons

        • Bad door design
        • Cheap fasteners
        • Flimsy
        • Rusts
        • Warps

        Best Uses

        • Coffee Grounds
        • Ecological Waste Disposal
        • Kitchen Scraps

        Comments about PBM Group Original ComposTumbler 168 Gallon Compost Tumbler:

        I bought this composter because a I wanted a large-capacity tumbler that was easy to turn. It worked fine for a couple of years, but for the money I paid, the quality of materials is a rip-off. Example: the screws are cheap and they rusted within a year. If I pay $500+ for a composter, I expect better than 5 cent screws. Also, the door material warped after a year or two and it gets stuck on the bottom rack, which means you have a ton of compost in the tumbler, but you are dead in the water. Also, for as big as it is, it cannot handle capacity loads, even if you use light materials such as shredded paper.

        (4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        If you want a professional compost bin..

        By Jim

        from Nashville, TN

        About Me Avid Gardener

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Attractive
        • Capacity
        • Composts Quickly
        • Easy Assembly
        • Odor Free

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Coffee Grounds
          • Ecological Waste Disposal
          • Fertilizer Production
          • Fruit Rinds
          • Kitchen Scraps
          • Leaves & Brush

          Comments about PBM Group Original ComposTumbler 168 Gallon Compost Tumbler:

          If you want a compost bin that is easy to use...especially turning the compost...buy this one. It is attractive and blends in with the landscape. Don't settle for the smaller black plastic bins...they work but hard to turn.

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