Comments on: The BioPod™ – a disclaimer http://blacksoldierflyblog.com Bio-Composting with Black Soldier Fly larvae - Fascinating, Responsible and Rewarding Sat, 31 Jul 2010 17:37:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Jerry http://blacksoldierflyblog.com/the_biopod/the-biopod-a-disclaimer/comment-page-1/#comment-932 Jerry Sun, 13 Jun 2010 14:07:11 +0000 http://blacksoldierflyblog.com/?page_id=430#comment-932 Thanks for thinking of us Bill, I haven't personally used a ProtaPod but the concept is mostly the same as the original BioPod. The biggest difference is that ProtaPods don't have a lid. They must be placed under some type of cover to prevent rain from flooding it, and 1/4 inch wire mesh cover should be made to keep out critters. If you want to operate the unit in the winter you would swap the wire cover for a plywood cover. Of course you would need additional insulation for winter operation. Like with the original BioPod you also need a filter material to line the bottom of the unit. I see that ProtaCulture is retailing the ProtaPods for $350 and we would be willing to discount that price. Unfortunately shipping is very expensive for ProtaPods because they take up an entire pallet and must be shipped by a specialty carrier. This can literally add hundreds of dollars to the delivered price. If you want a shipping quote I'll need an exact address which you can send via email or the contact us link. Thanks. Thanks for thinking of us Bill,

I haven’t personally used a ProtaPod but the concept is mostly the same as the original BioPod. The biggest difference is that ProtaPods don’t have a lid. They must be placed under some type of cover to prevent rain from flooding it, and 1/4 inch wire mesh cover should be made to keep out critters. If you want to operate the unit in the winter you would swap the wire cover for a plywood cover. Of course you would need additional insulation for winter operation. Like with the original BioPod you also need a filter material to line the bottom of the unit.

I see that ProtaCulture is retailing the ProtaPods for $350 and we would be willing to discount that price. Unfortunately shipping is very expensive for ProtaPods because they take up an entire pallet and must be shipped by a specialty carrier. This can literally add hundreds of dollars to the delivered price. If you want a shipping quote I’ll need an exact address which you can send via email or the contact us link.

Thanks.

]]> By: Island Mountain Farm http://blacksoldierflyblog.com/the_biopod/the-biopod-a-disclaimer/comment-page-1/#comment-931 Island Mountain Farm Sun, 13 Jun 2010 01:25:46 +0000 http://blacksoldierflyblog.com/?page_id=430#comment-931 Jerry, based on the opportunities around here to collect yummy things for the BSFs we've decided to jump in and start with the Protapod. Before we buy one from somebody else I thought I'd check in and make sure we can't get one through you. Peace and respect, Bill Jerry, based on the opportunities around here to collect yummy things for the BSFs we’ve decided to jump in and start with the Protapod. Before we buy one from somebody else I thought I’d check in and make sure we can’t get one through you.

Peace and respect,

Bill

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