80 Gal. Compost Tumbler

A:  Give our lawn and garden team a call in customer service and they can help you figure out the best solution. It's surprising that that much water was able to get inside. I'm wondering if there is something else going on. They can be reached at 800-225-3865 or by email at customercare@lifetime.com. Customer Service hours are Monday-Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm and Saturday, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm (MT).

A:  Your composter comes with a guide on how to create ideal compost. In the meantime you can do your own research online.

A:  I always put a bag of dirt in first. Then you just throw in your compost materials as they come.... Grass clippings, dead leaves, veggie and fruit scraps, used coffee grounds, egg shells, tree branches, popsicle sticks, used matches, etc. Then turn it everytime you add something. If its hit outside... It composts very quickly.... If its cold it takes a bit longer. But I wouldnt count on using the compost for at least a few months to make sure everything is really broken down.

A:  Yes but be careful, it can and will corrode and become useless if you fail to keep rotating it on a regular basis. Mine did and now I cannot get it open.

A:  Yes.

A:  No it is not. I have mine near my garden. So I dump it and shovel it right in. Hope that helps. However it does a great job of composting.

A:  Yes, with the lid on top and also rotated to the first notch.

A:  It's difficult to say for certain without knowing the type of wheelbarrow you have. If you watch the video on this listing you can get an idea of how high the composter is compared to a wheelbarrow. You can turn the barrel and lock it in multiple positions so you may be able to adjust it to where you can can more easily scoop out the contents into your wheelbarrow.

A:  Give our garden department a call first and talk to them as making any permanent alterations could void your warranty. They can be reached at 800-225-3865 or by email at customercare@lifetime.com. Customer Service hours are Monday-Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm and Saturday, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm (MT).

A:  If retaining the "heat" generating by composting is neither a concern nor an issue, I do not see why not except if it voids the manufacturer warranty on the barrel design.