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PeteB
Joined: Mon Mar 21, 2011 3:26 am
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Location: Durban, South Africa
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 6 Gallon Bucket Another version of a 6 Gallon Bucket. It works well enough, and the drain has given me no problems. Drawings are provided for both metric and imperial units. http://s1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee364/peteb9/6%20Gallon%20Bucket/ 01 Exit Tube  02 Fitted Tube  03 Migration Ramp  04 Plaster Filling  06 Drain Components  07 Drain  08 Grub Barrier  09 Rain Shield  10 Complete Assembly  11 Working System  Plans (1 of 2 - Imperial Units)  Plans (2 of 2 - Imperial Units)  Plans (1 of 2 - Metric Units)  Plans (2 of 2 - Metric Units) 
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Gourmet Bugs
Joined: Wed Mar 14, 2012 10:23 pm
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Location: Arkansas
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Re: 6 Gallon Bucket Nice work Pete! 
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agropisa
Joined: Wed Mar 09, 2011 7:09 pm
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Re: 6 Gallon Bucket Very nice!
Thank you!
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dexter_sativum
Joined: Fri May 18, 2012 10:43 am
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Re: 6 Gallon Bucket very nice,. how's its performance? is it comparable to the commercialize biopod in terms of number of BSF pupae being harvested?
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PeteB
Joined: Mon Mar 21, 2011 3:26 am
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Location: Durban, South Africa
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Re: 6 Gallon Bucket This was inspired by Jerry’s DIY bucket composter, and for the same reason, ie. an inexpensive, small scale system to learn about BSF behaviour. For that purpose, it works well. If you are looking for volume and capacity, look for something bigger. We are not competing in that department 
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Jerry
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Joined: Sat Mar 05, 2011 11:35 pm
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Re: 6 Gallon Bucket PeteB, as you know I haven't been active on the forum, but after reviewing this thread I would like to thank you for expanding on my bucket design. I love what you've done with it.
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Bantams
Joined: Sat Feb 16, 2013 1:30 am
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Location: Central Texas
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Re: 6 Gallon Bucket Nice design it really gives me inspiration for building something similar myself.
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bbsnooks
Joined: Thu Apr 04, 2013 2:07 am
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Re: 6 Gallon Bucket Hello.. I wonder how the Strainer is working for you..
before i saw this.. i hadconsidered using steel wool as a pre filter.. they may not want to chew threw..
but this looks very easy..
did it ever clog up for you..
Thanks and very good design..
Debra
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PeteB
Joined: Mon Mar 21, 2011 3:26 am
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Location: Durban, South Africa
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Re: 6 Gallon Bucket The strainer worked well for me. However, I need a bigger bin these days, and I haven't used it for a while.
I've come to realize it works because most of the water seeps through under the wire.
It drains, even when the screen is blocked off. Before you cut a steel strainer, maybe you could try this:-
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