I did everything according to the instructions and it doesn seem to be composting. Whats wrong?
• Relax. Don’t worry over it. Like a fine wine, composting takes some time. Did you add the initial microbe mix when you set it up? It can take a couple weeks or more to get started. If it freezes it is not going to compost – get some heat to it. (don’t even try turning the drum if it is frozen). If it dries out completely it isn’t going to compost – try adding more peat with some warm water. If it is too moist, not enough oxygen can get to it – try adding more planer shavings, manually turn on any of the fans if so equipped and make sure you have the overflow drain attached. It is always helpful to have some extra Microbe mix to give it an added boost when necessary or when extra guests over tax the system.
