Joraform Little Pig 125L Rotational Composter
VerifiedMPN: JK125HS10 reviews
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It uses self-tapping screws to assemble the parts together, and some of the screws would not get a grip in their holes. I had to augment the assembly with my own screws and bolts, or else it would not have held together. It began to rust seriously after 2 years. I expected it to fall apart many times and it will fall apart soon. It takes ages… Read more
to compost everything - seriously! Don't believe the company's hype. DO NOT waste your money on this 'composter' as it is very badly engineered, it is not even rust-resistant, and it takes ages to compost everything.
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Wears too quickly so not worth the price tag – Amazing product but falls apart sooner than expected so not worth it for the money. We bought ours 5 years ago and within 2 years it was rusting. The front door and panel were replaced free of charge by Vitality4Life but today it goes to the skip. It was north-facing and under cover. We followed guidelines about not overfilling and it created great compost. Perhaps not suited to Australian climate and shouldn’t be sold here. Show details
Great unit & easy to use – I bought our 125 litre unit in 2018 & the assembled unit was placed outside, up in a corner of the yard, which in winter, receives limited direct sun. Over the three years, I used it constantly, but at times, the moisture & particularly in winter) became too much at times, requiring me to leave the flaps open & addition of shredded newspaper &… Read more
other dry material. During 2021, i noted some deterioration on the surface of the panels, but did not take much notice. Finally, the rusting, from the inside out, broke through. I emptied the bins & left the material to dry out. Maybe I should have completely disassembled the Pig then. During the Christmas/New Year period, I completely disassembled the Pig, to find that significant rusting/breakthrough had occurred. As the Pig is somewhat costly for a great device, I decided that I would commence resurrecting what I could of the pieces, removing the rust, rust neutralising the remaining surface rust, & coating the inner surfaces with a bituminous preservative. As per a previous review, the x2 access doors & the supporting panels each side have deteriorated to the extent they need replacing. This is most likely due to the fact that, to assist with drying, I placed these to the bottom of the Pig for a few days, to resist water ingress, & assist drainage, particularly in winter (SA has cold wet winters). I also noted that the plastic inner liners are also prone to warp, so am thinking of adding more plastic retainers. The foam rubber insertions also have shrunk somewhat, allowing material to slowly become stuck between the foam & the metal surface, which, in a moist environment, aids the rusting process, not seen until breakthrough. My suggestion re the longevity of the product is to ensure the dryness of the material, placing the Pig in a warm, sunny spot (I have now placed the Pig in a more sun exposed spot) & perhaps, providing an extra anti-rust/preventative coating on the inner surfaces, prior to assembly. I am currently awaiting a response from the supplier as to costing of the doors & panels either side (expected to be around $200). I will then recommence my composting, hopefully with the extra rust prevention & warmer positioning providing much improved outcomes. Winter will be the proving time.
Spare parts – Ive left a review in the past on this fabulous compost bin which is perfect. For our apartment terrace. I just wanted to add another review on the spare parts situation. For some unknown reason the doors started to corrode after 3 years of use, I contacted Vitality 4 Life and they sent out a replacement panel under warranty. I had to pay $30 for… Read more · 1
the freight but that was alot less than I would have had to pay for the panels or the hassle if they did not stock the spares. . With doors. No fuss, really quick and much needed as I was no longer able to use one of the doors. Great company to deal with.
Rusted and falling apart in 3 years – Updated 5/03/2022 Our Joraform has rusted and the doors have fallen apart within 3 years. It started rusting after warranty period. I contacted Vitality and they just gave the standard spill of how to compost correctly. Quite disappointed with the product as we followed all the guidelines of correct composting. It was placed outdoors in full sun… Read more
and the rain was constantly getting in. Had to keep drying it out. We chose to purchase Joraform based on the reviews and the fact it was metal so expecting it to last for many years. Price was high but justified it with how long it was going to be used for. I do not recommend this product.
Reviewed in Feb 2019. We bought the Joraform Little Pig about 9 months ago through Vitality 4 Life. It is great for reducing our food waste that was ending up in the landfill. The main reason for buying this was to add valuable nutrients to our garden and also reduce our weekly rubbish. Since having the Joraform we only have one small bag of rubbish a month. The rest goes to compost or recycle as we are aiming to live plastic free. The after service from Vitality was not as great as I would have liked. I reached out to them to get advice around how to stop flies going in from the holes on the side. They were not much help. My husband then bought a mesh from Bunnings and stuck them to the side of the compost where the small holes are. This allowed the air to enter while stopping the flies from entering the composter. This is probably one improvement I would recommend the manufacturers.
Just a little dissappointed – Firstly it was really hard to use the self tapping screws and we had to drill the holes out in the metal before screwing them in. We had to ring to get instructions that you force the plastic screws through the rubber inner also as we had no idea how to get them in. Now together it seems to compost really well, is easy to use and looks amazing. Best of all no more rats! Show details
Great composter wish I found this sooner (Updated 2022 rusting causing panels to fall off). Don't waste your money – Feedback 2023. Rusted out, used some brackets to hold it together. Final load of compost....bye bye Little Pig. Feedback 2022. Looks like a bit of a design flaw where the compost collects in between the insulation and the metal walls causing rusting from the the inside out. I've had one panel partially detach and I'm guessing others to follow. … Read more
Given the cost outlay I was expecting a 10 year lifespan, I guess 5 years is where it has landed. Other recent reviews suggest rusting is an issue as well. Quality of the corrosion protection is main issue, I've had raised garden beds made of Colorbond in constant contact with soil of a similar age with no rust damage. Will investigate the cost of spare parts before writing off the unit.
Initial feedback in 2017.... Great design and the quality of the construction justifies the cost. This unit was purchased to replace a plastic single bin tumbler I had unsuccessfully used for a year despite my careful attention to the C/N ratios. Perhaps I wasn't doing something right but with the Joraform Little Pig my current batch is already starting to heat up and cook. Things that make this composter great: 1) Balanced rotation so its easy to tumble. My previous one would get quite difficult as the compost sit at one end of the bin. 2) Water doesn't easily enter. My previous one had ventilation holes in the lid but positioned such that when it rains the water would pool and drain into the ventilation holes. Main reason why my compost got too wet such that I had to put a cover over the bin. 3) Insulation to get it through a Melbourne winter. Its certainly doing a great job to quickly get things to heat up and cook my current batch. 4) Two bins so I can alternate year round. Important thing is to get some decent untreated saw dust which I get from a local furniture maker.
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Makes composting so easy!! – We love our Joraform Little Pig composer. The double chamber design makes composting very convenient (we are already onto our second batch). It has taken around 2 months for the compost to mature. It's easy to turn and has a nice quality feel - much better than the plastic ones you see in the hardware store. The high stand means you can easily get… Read more · 1
the wheelbarrow underneath. Our rubbish has reduced to less than one bag a week - great for someone looking to reduce their waste.
Insulated, Spins and Two Bins! – Great small size composter, we have produced good compost within a month, the two separate bins assist in planning production. The insulation enhances the unit's performance with even break down of all raw materials. Sturdy and balanced construction adds to it's ease of use, the raised barrel makes the unit easy to fill, tumble and empty. Here's to many years of compost magic! Show details · 1
So glad we purchased this composter – We have a small backyard and were keen to find a method of composting our kitchen scraps in a vermin proof composter. It was essential that it had twin bins so one lot could develop while a new lot is started. We had read reviews that the composter was tricky to assemble but watched a youtube clip on its assembly and had no problems at all. So far… Read more · 1
- it has only been a couple of weeks - all is going fine. The scraps and sufficient "brown" material are being added and the compost is tumbling away. I am looking forward to making some great compost to put on my garden pots.
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Hi Robyn. Sorry to hear that you had some difficulty in… Read more