Reddit reviews Jora Composter Tumbler JK270
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This tumbling composter is constructed for ease and simplicity of rotation - it's simply turned by hand whenever waste is put in.The Jora Compost Tumbler is divided into two chambers. While one is being filled, the compost in the other chamber matures.The Jora Composter is positioned off the ground and the doors are secured with a latch so that there is no possibility of rodents or other pests gaining access to the waste in the machine.The JK270 has a volume of up to 70 gallons and capacity of 7-8 gallons a week.The JK 270 Compost tumbler is made from galvanized steel and the barrel is powder-coated to be more durable and longer lasting.
I think this depends on how committed you are and by that I mean how much you're willing to invest. I'm a big fan of John at Growing Your Greens. I am new to composting and did quite a bit of research before discovering that my HOA forbids the use of composters. I'm on the fence about whether I'll get one anyway or not but based on John's reviews of the various types I would have or will purchase a Joraform. It's pricey to start (Note: I've seen it at $299 on Amazon, it seems to be higher right now so you can keep an eye on it if you're interested) but he does a follow up review here and has actually purchased a second, larger one because it works so well and so quickly. He says it turns out high grade usable compost in about 4-6 weeks. That seems much faster than any of the other ones I've read about. I've also read that the insulation keeps the pile hot enough that it works during snowy winters as well if your area experiences that type of climate. John puts the Lifetime tumbler in second place and I've seen the dual 50 gallon model at Costco for $150 which is pretty good as well.
The bonus of the tumblers, as he mentions, is that they're raised and sealed so rodents can't get to your pile. With the Joraform the holes are relatively small, I believe, so it keeps the insects you get to a minimum as well. Being able to tumble your compost has the advantage of making it easier to turn so you can keep the pile processing more easily and preventing it from creating odors. They're long but I highly suggest watching John's videos as they give a pretty good run down of the various types and the pros and cons of each.
I bought the Yimby compost bin two years ago and a Jora Compost bin last year. IMHO the Yimby is junk - it is too small to heat up and compost. The Jora, being insulated does very well and can create compost in a month if I add lots of greens. That being said, if I bought another it would be a Geobin.