Mantis 201101 Compost Bin Thermometer
- Compost Thermometer
- 20-inch long
- Measures up to 220-inch degrees
- Perfect for measuring heat core of your compost
- 20-inches in length
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(out of 17 reviews)
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Price: $ 19.95
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Review by Ken Weiner for Mantis 201101 Compost Bin Thermometer
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This thermometer is the perfect size for my 3′x 3′ compost bin. It adjusts so quickly. When I first inserted the thermometer into my compost pile, I could watch the temperature indicator instantly rise from 60 degrees to 90 degrees Fahrenheit. This is a great tool for those of you that want to know the heat of the center of your pile at a glance.The dial includes both Fahrenheit and Celcius scales.
June 25th, 2010 at 7:05 pm
Review by Patrick Sweeney for Mantis 201101 Compost Bin Thermometer
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simple thermometer that gives you feedback on piles activity.
I mix a 4′ x 4′ pile of shredded leaves, layered with fresh green grass clippings. Pre-mix temperature 80 degrees; after 24 hrs 100 degrees; after 48 hrs 125 degrees; at three days pile maxes out at 135 to 145 degrees, then gradually decreases over time as bacteria settle down. This thermometer lets you know how well things are working a lot more accurately than the “stick your hand in the pile method”. You do not need a thermometer to make good compost….nor do you need a compost bin, or controlled mixing of green and brown material….but it may make it more precise and interesting.
June 25th, 2010 at 7:48 pm
Review by organ momma for Mantis 201101 Compost Bin Thermometer
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Pretty basic. Works as expected. I was pleasantly surprised to find it can measure the soil temperature as well as the compost temperature so I only need one thermometer
June 25th, 2010 at 8:19 pm
Review by Michelle K. Macenroe for Mantis 201101 Compost Bin Thermometer
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I ordered this from amazon as I do purchase frequently and usually have good results. Not so with this item. It was used once, maybe twice, when it stopped working: the needle wouldn’t move off of 140F. With some experimenting, I found that when the probe was twisted, the needle would move proportionately. Somehow I don’t think that’s supposed to work in that fashion.
There are other compost thermometers out there; I think amazon may want to consider carrying the REOTemp brand insted of this.
June 25th, 2010 at 8:29 pm
Review by Peggy for Mantis 201101 Compost Bin Thermometer
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It’s just a long thermometer that should be priced at $10-15. So far it seems reliable. I bought the Mantis composter and really feel it was over priced too, but I wanted twin bins that spin and were off the ground.
June 25th, 2010 at 8:49 pm