Laying the preliminary tubing that will allow oxygen to enter the system, then rise. Heat producing bacterial processes use oxygen as an electron acceptor.
Inserting water tubing to the system. 3 100ft coils were placed 18'' apart for a total of 300ft. This would allow for plenty of time for the water to become heated. Hay can also be observed on the outside to help preserve the overall shape and insulation.
Tubing was spaced 6in apart with the use of stakes. This separation would allow for better insulation and a more successful heating process.
Building the second layer at night. Bark mulch was chosen due to its ideal surface area. Manure was mixed in (10%). The materials were chosen not only for their surface area, but also for there Carbon and Nitrogen contents.
Completed pile. The system was hosed the entire time to provide an ideal moisture content. Moisture is ideal for living organisms...too dry of a system would slow or stop the composting process.
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