Description
F2C Compost Bin Outdoor Dual Chamber Tumbling Composter
Product Overview
The F2C Compost Bin is a 43-gallon outdoor dual-chamber tumbling composter designed for efficient composting. Made from BPA-free materials, it features a solid steel frame and interlocking panels for enhanced stability.
Key Features
Sturdy Construction
- Crafted from PP material and powder-coated steel.
- Resilient design prevents tipping over, even in high winds (up to 40 mph).
Practical Dual Chamber
- Two separate chambers allow for continuous composting.
- Users can add new materials without waiting for previous batch decomposition.
Convenient Aeration System
- Equipped with aeration holes and deep fins for optimal oxygen mixing.
- Easy access with sliding doors for adding materials.
Rotatable & Easy to Assemble
- Quick assembly in under 30 minutes with included manual, gloves, and screwdriver.
- Features self-locking nuts for effortless assembly.
Speedy Process & Space-saving
- Black exterior absorbs sunlight for warmer temperatures and faster composting.
- Compact design suitable for urban spaces with a maximum capacity of 43 gallons.
Totally Organic & Accelerated Composting
- Utilizes rotation and ventilation to speed up the composting process.
- Produces high-quality compost in just a few weeks, enriching garden soil.
Bonus
- Comes with garden gloves for added convenience in gardening tasks.
Rebecca G –
I bought this compost tumbler last October and have loved using it for the last [almost] year. Assembly was not terribly difficult, but I will say it takes a little bit of time. I was able to do the entire thing alone, however, so take heart that this isn’t an impossible task.
The tumbler itself is a nice size for our 3 person household, and I love having two compartments so we can be adding new scraps all the time while also letting older stuff do it’s biodegradable thing and make wonderful compost. I will say that the promise of a full bin of compost every 6 weeks is rather generous, but we have been satisfied with the final product, even if we find it takes a few more weeks than advertised to get to that state since it takes several weeks for us to fill one side.
Kenneth Allen –
I was excited to get this for making compost for my veggie garden. The frame was a snap to put together .. and then came the BARREL!
The BAD: The directions were incredibly small and looked like they were drawn as a ‘doodle’. Vague comes to mind. Take a photo and blow it up!
If you don’t have longer arms and coordination, get someone to help you!
You need to put the nuts on the (tons of) screws blindly, inside the barrel.
The divider is a real task to get lined-up with plastic slots — that don’t actually line-up evenly — and it requires some sort of brighter light to see what you are doing inside of the barrel. (Think one of those strap-on head-lamps.)
The GOOD:
There are plenty of screws to hold it together and the fit is actually very decent.
Kept out of direct sunlight in the shade or under a roof, it should last a good amount of time
I gave it a 4 for the above reasons. It will take a while before I see how well it composts.
Justin –
Assembly took about 30-40 minutes doing this alone without help. All hardware was included. I found this was very easy to put together, all bolt holes lines up perfectly and the instructions were more than adequate. The only issue was the divider, when installed correctly, does not completely divide the compartments as there are small spaces for the compost on one side to fall into the other (see photos). There was no other possible way of installing the divider to correct for this. Perhaps this is by design to allow some of the old compost to help accelerate the new compost but more likely just a small flaw. Otherwise, I’m pleased with the construction of this compost bin.
A Cautious Consumer –
This was *not* difficult to put together. At all.
I thought it would take two people to put it together because so many reviews said that, but I went at it alone anyway. For reference, I’m 5’5”, 110lbs., with no upper-body strength and I had absolutely no problem putting it together by myself. The directions were fine. Every part fit perfectly. I did not need another person. I did not need additional tools. I did not need long arms to manage it.
I have no idea why people are having difficulty with this. It’s a little tedious because it requires a lot of bolts but it’s not difficult.
As for the composter itself, it’s exactly what I was looking for. It’s a decent size, sturdy, and spins effortlessly. I saw someone complain that water leaks out of it but that’s a feature, not a bug. Compost needs oxygen. Without holes, it wouldn’t work. It also arrived shockingly fast. Faster than anything else I’d ordered that day.
While this feels unnecessary, here are some tips for putting it together:
– If the holes don’t line up, turn the piece around. (This applies to anything you’re putting together.)
– The panels are held together with nuts and bolts. Push the bolt through, screw the nut on the other side to secure it. To tighten it, hold the nut and use the screwdriver they provided to tighten.
– In the hardware packet, there are two long bolts. Take them out and set them aside. All the little bolts go with the nuts with the flat textured edge, which is most of them, but there are two nuts that go with the long bolts and they *don’t* have the flat edge. If you’re screwing it together and the nut feels weird, it probably belongs to the long bolt.
– The edge of the last panel fits under the rim of the first panel, not over it. This is pretty intuitive, but I’m mentioning this in case it isn’t.
– The only part that felt semi-tricky was the final one, when you set the composter onto the stand. Push the long bolts through the holes in the center pole, lift it up (it’s light), position the composter over the stand, and guide it so the bolts catch the holes in the stand. Then adjust until the bolts slide through and screw on the nuts.
I don’t usually write reviews but I feel like someone needs to mention that it’s actually pretty straightforward to put together. And it’s also an awesome product. I’m buying another one right now.
Justin –
I have a small indoor, countertop compost bin & needed a real sized bin for the outside to actually break down food & other organic material to make soil. I will be using it in my garden bc I don’t like to waste or create waste. This is a nice product but not the easiest to put together. I took one look at the pieces and parts after taking it out of the box & was not looking forward to assembling it. I think it took me longer than I originally thought it would take but looking back, so are most of the items I’ve had to put together lately. Lucky everything lined up, fit & the final assembly was a stable & usable product. It looks nice, too. I originally wanted all black or all dark green because I live in a HOA community but it’s ok having this color since it’s in the backyard. I will do an update at a later date with the following: does it cause too many flies & unwanted insects to my yard (which isn’t pleasant for me or others)? And, does it actually compost? Because I’m using small compostable, biodegradable bags for my kitchen scraps, I will have to see if it’s breaking down in a timely manner. I do not want to wait years before I have usable soil. May add something to move this along. Will provide updates.