High Quality Hot Composting Thermometer
A Compost Thermometer is an essential tool for maintaining the initial stages of hot compost.
Made from stainless steel with a 50cm stem to measure the temperature at the centre of 1m3 pile, with a 0-100 degree celsius temperature gauge.
Why Use a Compost Thermometer when Hot Composting?
Monitoring the temperature of a compost pile made using the hot composting method or with a compost tumbler enables the pile to be maintained to achieve the needed heat.
Tracking the heat over the initial stages ensures you reach the thermal energy needed to sterilise seeds and and breakdown inputted materials quickly to achieve the goal of a mature compost finish for a range of uses to feed your living soil.
Knowing the temperature at the centre of a compost pile helps to determine:
- When to aerate the pile
- If more Carbon or Nitrogen Inputs, or water are needed to balance and maintain heat
- Ensure the pile reaches the needed temperature for seed sterilisation and the rapid breakdown of organic material inputs
- Monitor the various hot composting stages
Compost Thermometer Specification
This high quality compost thermometer made by Reotemp has the following attributes:
- 50cm stem with a 0-100 degC temperature dial
- Heavy duty thick diameter stem for durability
- 1 Year Limited Warranty
- Hermetically Sealed Dial - won't fog up
- Can be left in the compost pile overnight
- Read at a glance dial with 3 temperature zones that indicate compost activity - Steady, Active, and Hot
- Rugged all welded stainless steel construction
- Designed for outdoor use
- Made in USA
Compost Thermometer Packaging
The carton it comes in has great composting information and a guide to the three temperature zones on the dial.
The cardboard itself, when no longer of use, can be shredded and added to your compost as a Carbon input to reduce landfill waste.