Let’s Build a Continuous Flow Worm Bin - Part 1

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[@A-V]

Your enthusiasm is contagious! Thanks for taking us along for the ride 👍🏻

[@richardway3761]

Thanks for making new videos .I liked what you were doing and how.

[@AlissonCeciliaKnellMannucci]

what an awesome person, thank you so much i will try to replicate this for a compost plant in my university UNALM in Lima Peru

[@peggyhelblingsgardenwhatyo7920]

Wow, Captain Matt, Brilliant 👏 and you're right...We're Worm 🪱 People! I've been Gardening for over 50 years and a retired florist. I bought a Can-O-Worms in 2009 and 2,000 Red Wigglers. This system is just off my kitchen and I've never had a problem with smell or bugs. I think most homes could raise their own worms and enjoy the benefits of Castings and Leachate 👍🪱👍 I just subscribed to your channel and see you are getting close to the big milestone 👍 Wishing you success 🎉

[@CaptainMattsWorms]

We ARE worm people, keep up the great work

[@angelmadera2263]

Thank you great greatly appreciated love ur style and love the kids God bless

[@teresapisanello5464]

Hi Capt Matt, just wondering if you have the schematics & materials list for the smaller bin you built for your neighbor

[@CaptainMattsWorms]

Hey Theresa… it’s on our list - but likely won’t be short term with the growing season on us now. You could just shorten the length measurements and keep all else the same.

[@saucebox11]

​@@CaptainMattsWormsthat's exactly what I'm going to do. Probably cut it in half cuz I don't have the space you do.

[@williamwilson8827]

I built a continuous flow worm bin but I have a problem. I have worms falling thru the bottom and into the bins on the ground. Then they crawl out of the bins onto the garage floor and eventually die. Is this normal or should I be doing something different?

[@hosseinj8149]

The diagram and measurements are deleted, could you put another link?

[@CaptainMattsWorms]

Sorry about that Hossein! All fixed dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/86933/59125661964436514/share

[@hosseinj8149]

@@CaptainMattsWorms Thank you so much for your quick response! Awesome channel and look forward to seeing more from it :)

[@SedriqMiers]

Is the sieving machine purpose built or is it off the shelf ?

[@CaptainMattsWorms]

If you are interested get me your phone and I will have the designer and builder give you a call

[@lancerudy9934]

Where do you buy oyster shells?

[@davidthompson7485]

Awesome...I like your entire setup. I've looked at a bunch of them. I plan to set up in my basement like you have and serve my local community and also fertilize my flowering shrub nursery! All at my home in SC !!

[@cherylhobbs1091]

Very exciting!! I'm so anxious to start building and growing my squirm of worms!! Thank you for getting on this - as you promised. Captain Matt - "man of your word"☺️🇺🇲🇨🇦

[@craigb8047]

There seems to be some inconsistencies with the published diamgram and the information in the videos. Like 3/4" pvc vs 1" pvc. The height of the base not mentioned in the video, but seems too short in the diagram to get a 24" tall plywood board on the back and side of the base. Also, the length of the top 8' 2x6 on the front and back shouldnt be long enough when the 9/16 or 3/4 thick plywood is placed on the ends. Sorry, I'm a detail oriented person and have some experience in carpentry.

[@deha345]

Hi captain Matt I've started a small trial 3 buckets as a start they are doing well and I'd like to thank you for your videos From🇪🇬

[@skeeterperkins1791]

Would these bulk bins be good for African night crawlers?

[@CaptainMattsWorms]

Hey Skeeter... yes it would. I'm using a CFT bin about half this size for my African Night Crawlers.

[@mariap.894]

Can we make one for the "poor people", please! That's too expensive for me, single mom. 🙏💜

[@CaptainMattsWorms]

It’s in our list to make plans for a small DIY bin - likely for the fall after the growing season. Take a look at the garbage can worm bin video I made for a budget option in the interim!

[@mariap.894]

@@CaptainMattsWorms Thank you very, very much! I'm with you...I LOVE my worms!🤗❤️💖💜🦋🌻 Thanks again for all your work and for sharing!

[@chrisbain6950]

How far apart are your pvc pipes?

[@stevenmyers1289]

Love this. Going to need to watch this multiple times! :)

[@ontherocksinthesoilmichael6739]

Thanks for all the information can't wait to see the build

[@tommyschlegel5653]

I wonder if I can build these in a smaller size for hobby gardening. I'm thinking 2x2x2 on some legs just for home composting and beneficial castings on a small scale.

[@CaptainMattsWorms]

I love that idea, Tommy. Actually some folks have done that and shared photos over at the WormPeople.com forum. Come on over and join the forum at community.wormpeople.com/ to see lots of DIY photos. There’s tons of information and experienced Worm People over there who support each other on their journeys.

[@alankoyle7029]

What a wonderful video. I found out in 2011 that I had Parkinson's disease and my life changed. In 1978 I enrolled in a small business management class in college. One of the requirements was to study a small business and give an oral presentation to the class. The class laugh at me. The professor was impressed and said it had lots of potential. I never gave it another thought until three years ago. My health was going to get worse I knew and I started to sale my businesses. I have always been very active and as II was thinking about my future and what I would do to stay busy the thought cam to me to grow worms. So I did and still growing. I have had a very hard time finding information how to grow it to the next level and here you are. 1. When you apply your worm chow how do you apply it evenly and how are controlling moisture to wet your feed? 2. In your video you showed some compost that you feed your worms. It contains large non composted pieces that will not get chewed up by the worms. Will it plug up your flow through? 3. Do you run all of your casting from your bin through a sieve or Trommell if so what size is your screens? 4. How about the little white critters silver tails i think they call them. that is enough questions for now I look forward to watch You build a new bin and seeing it work. Please show how you harvest your casting and how you process them. Thank you so much for how you have helped me already

[@CaptainMattsWorms]

Worm chow lightly on top of bin if there is chow remaining after 3-4 days let them eat it and then do it again a little this time My first video shows how it is done Have not dealt with silver tails

[@cherylhobbs1091]

Hey Alan - Captain Matt has an excellent video of how he harvests & the unit he uses to sort. It's called Captain Matt's Worm Farm Tour😉

[@redamohamed407]

How can you harvest from that big bin please ?

[@CaptainMattsWorms]

Hey Reda... Here’s a video that explains how I harvest the bin kzbin.info/www/bejne/i56lkoiXaNR8prs

[@BloodMixedWithBeer]

What weight can this bin hold?

[@michaeldvorak8140]

Yea we are worm people.

[@grahampelletier8054]

Ever thought about using 1/2 in thick polypropylene sheets to make the sides?

[@craigb8047]

I think I read one of your replies about that. Where do you get that material?

[@rofishy2]

Can I use this with nightcrawlers in my cold basement

[@CaptainMattsWorms]

I'd suggest European Nightcrawlers for fishing - they can likely tolerate it

[@cherylhobbs1091]

Quick Question - Does it matter if you use CPVC or just PVC 3/4" pipe?

[@CaptainMattsWorms]

Hi Cheryl, whichever pipes are stronger would work.

[@FrankSchwarzfree]

Are you worried about the pressure treatment or coating leaching into the bedding?

[@CaptainMattsWorms]

It is only in the support frame

[@waterloobear]

Piazza's Bar & Restaurant of Troy. Owned by Bill 🙏🔥🐻

[@R.O.O.]

Hi! When this bin is mature - and full - how many lbs of food are you feeding a day - and I don't remember - does it hold 500,000 worms? Thanks so much for the great videos!

[@rcgilmoretv2639]

Thank you sir yours sharing

[@tradermanpennyporkchop1385]

Thank you! ;) Very very much!

[@CaptainMattsWorms]

You’re welcome, TraderMan!

[@jameshayward966]

I noticed in the video that you have lights under the Worm Bin. Is that to add some heat to the bin? My totes are a steady 60 degrees, I would like to get them a little warmer.

[@CaptainMattsWorms]

Not for heat it’s to keep the worms in the bin

[@jimhayward4960]

@@CaptainMattsWorms Thank you.

[@kedarsingh5348]

Great work , keep it up...

[@rofishy2]

Pond shield guys

[@CaptainMattsWorms]

Great idea

[@mattwise4623]

Thanks

[@shane5657]

This is awesome! Thanks Captain Matt for sharing all of this information for free!

[@CaptainMattsWorms]

You’re welcome, Shane!

[@donteague614]

No, thank you Cappy. Your willingness to share is priceless.

[@jarrett1687]

This is a great series of videos, thank you for sharing. Do you have a built list for this?

[@steveo_o6707]

Enough wood to break the bank!!!

[@louisbrentnell2551]

We’re worm people!

[@CaptainMattsWorms]

We are indeed, Louis!

[@peggyhelblingsgardenwhatyo7920]

Wow, Captain Matt, Brilliant 👏 and you're right...We're Worm 🪱 People! I've been Gardening for over 50 years and a retired florist. I bought a Can-O-Worms in 2009 and 2,000 Red Wigglers. This system is just off my kitchen and I've never had a problem with smell or bugs. I think most homes could raise their own worms and enjoy the benefits of Castings and Leachate 👍🪱👍 I just subscribed to your channel and see you are getting close to the big milestone 👍 Wishing you success 🎉

[@CaptainMattsWorms]

Thanks Peggy