Mantis 4000-00-02 ComposT-Twin Composting Bin
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Mantis 4000-00-02 ComposT-Twin Composting Bin
Customer Review: Great Compost Maker; Good Be of Better Quality Materials
Summary: 4 Stars
Mantis 4000-00-02 ComposT-Twin Composting Bin
Assembled Easter weekend. Hand crank not in package. Ordered crank that came a week or so later. Makes compost quickly. As a novice, I made good compost within 6 weeks; am doing better now watering more frequently--keeping it damp as a sponge.
Delighted with the compost and the concept that two bins can be composting on different time cycles.
Problems: one of four door clips has broken. One of four door "hinges" is beginning to fracture. I can forgive the clip, but believe the doors, of which the hinges are simply a bent part, should have been made of more durable steel.
Customer Review: Works as Advertised, Doors A Bit Kludgy, Squeeks
Summary: 4 Stars
I've had this for a few years, and I know the following:
*It lasts
*It's big
*It works
*I don't get compost that quickly, but I don't care
*The two tumblers is key. Keeps you from caring about how long it takes
*Mine squeeks. Loudly when turned. Am too lazy to lube it, so maybe that's my fault.
*Doors are irritating; "hinge" system sucks as pointed out by earlier poster.
*I found it a bit cumbersome to assemble, but not hard per se
*Like a prior poster, I got mine due to rats in my compost. This solved that issue.
I would buy it again, but wish the door hinges were better; they should be at that price.
Customer Review: Meets expectations
Summary: 5 Stars
OK, it isn't cheap. And you need to assemble it. And it is kinda large. But I love it. Just what I wanted - large capacity, easy to turn, well made. The doors are thin, but seem to be adequate for purpose and the latches are excellent.
Assembly takes some time, but isn't hard. You WILL need a helper for some things, but I did most of it by myself. Took about 90 minutes. Read the instructions first, then go back and assemble. Instructions are accurate.
The thing is big - you need about a 3 x 5 foot area for it.
I have loaded both sides with grass, leaves, scraps, etc. Should have some nice compost for the spring.
Customer Review: It's not that great
Summary: 2 Stars
I bought this compost maker and like another customer the turn handle was missing, I contacted Mantis and they sent me a new one after I sent them proof that I had purchased it, the compost I'm getting is not really that high of quality, I've had it for almost three months and turn it every other day, the grass clippings are almost whole and brown after three months and it doesnt work as fast. For the price I paid for I can get more dirt/compost from home depot than what this compost maker makes. I stay away from it if I would have to buy another one. It also attracks a lot of flies and it smells bad, so keep it distanced from your door steps.Customer Review: Watch your hands
Summary: 1 Stars
I love this composter except for one thing- the poorly designed clasps and openings. It is nearly impossible to open and close the bins to add material without sustaining an injury. I'm writing this because I'm so annoyed, one of the clasps just snapped open and cut my hand and I have a bruise now. Getting the lids on and off is a nightmare. It makes me not want to even use it.
For the money I spent, I would expect perfection.
If you have weak hands or arthritis in your hands you will not be able to use this easily.