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The BioPod Plus

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SPECIFICATIONS

ASSEMBLED DIMENSIONS
26 1/2" long x 15 1/2" wide x 16" Tall 
9" diameter of circluar top ventilation portal
Drainage Plate: 27 cm long x 44 cm wide x 0.6 cm thick 


FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY 
Digestion Capacity: maximum of 5 lbs (2.2 kg) per day 
Food scraps (including meat / fat / dairy) from 4-6 adults 
15-20% Bioconversion of food waste into mature grubs
5% bioconversion of scraps into undigested residue + frass

VOLUME
Main Body Volume: 10 gallons / 38 liters 
Harvest Bucket Volume: 2 gallons / 7.5 liters  

WEIGHT 
4 kg or 8.8 lbs empty 

COMPOSITION 
Pod: Roto-molded, UV-stabilized, medium density polyethylene resin 
Perforated Drainage Plate - polypropylene resin 
Drainage Connector - nylon 
Mesh Drainage Pad - natural coir (coconut husk fiber)
Metal Hardware - stainless steel  
Topper: un-dyed burlap fabric 

QUANTITY / PARTS
1 main body, 1 harvest bucket,
1 rectangular outer lid, 1 inner circular convenience lid
perforated drainage plate, mesh drainage pad
*,  drainage kit, burlap
* pad can be poly or natural materials depending on availability

COLOR 
Light taupe (weathered grayish-brown-stone) 

ASSEMBLY 
Time Required: approx. less than 15 minutes (single person) 
Tools Needed: screwdriver, socket wrench
or small, standard wrench to install drainage connector ** 
** The 3/4" drainage part that connects to the main body can be difficult to attach on the new, thinker pods.  To improve installation, you may slightly increase the diameter of the hole with a 3/4" drill bit.

USAGE 
Food scrap recycling / bioconversion at the residential level 
Raising native soldier grubs 
Digestion of solid pet waste

KEY FEATURES 
Turn-key unit includes all parts
Dual migration ramps for auto-harvesting into collection bucket 
Drainage plate allows liquids to passively seem into liquid catchment area 
Top grub barrier lid minimizes escapees


ORIGIN 
Roto-molded in the USA
Manufactured in North Carolina by Tar River Trading Post, LLC
​Developed and designed in Texas by Prota Culture, LLC


VARIABILITY
The parts from each pod are hand cut, so there are subtle variations from unit to unit.  Do to the nature of the source resin and its pathway through the fabrication process, minor blemishes, nicks and colorized contaminants are present throughout the molded parts. Minor imperfections and micro perforations may be present. These will not affect functionality or performance.

WARRANTY 
5 year on parts** and manufacturing defects but designed to last decades.
** mesh pad (poly or coir) lasts approximately 1 year and will need to be replaced annually
DESCRIPTION

The BioPod Plus is a convenient way to recycle your 
kitchen scraps and restaurant leftovers into valuable feed - an excellent choice for your fish, chickens, bullfrogs and backyard songbird feeders. Utilizing the larvae stage of the native Black Soldier Fly, these devices are an efficient way of bio-converting your food scraps into living biomass, without the time consuming task of separating the grubs from the active pile. Mature grubs auto-separate from the active pile via crawl off ramps and collect in the handled harvest bucket. Advanced drainage system helps maintain aerobic conditions by separating liquid effluent from pod contents. Liquids are easily dispensed from external fittings.

FEATURES & BENEFITS


  • Pair of angled, 40˚ migration ramps allow for natural migration of grubs. Inner edge of almost 2" wide ramps possess a raised lip to guide grubs and optimize auto crawl off. Dual ramps lead to harvest slit at top which overhangs the entry chute of the harvest bucket. 
  • Covered harvest bucket auto-collects grubs for simple, no-hassle separation, while fitting snuggly into pod body. Bucket features: a drip channel that diverts condensation and precipatation away from the contents, a carrying handle to remove unit from body while providing a means of gripping, an air port slot to keep grubs from suffocating, and a top entry chute where the grubs fall through via gravity.
  • Hinged main lid lid is easy to open using front handle
  • Inner convenience lid easily pivots, allowing for quick one handed dumping of food scraps, while shielding top ventilation gap created by built-in bump - critical for aeration, female access and egg laying 
  • Heavy duty, weather-resistant, rotomolded construction insures long life span and protection of colony from the elements 
  • Improved ventilation: Fresh air enters through bucket slit, passively flowing through entry chute in bucket, which leads to the harvest slot in body and exits at convenience lid gap - continually maintaining aerobic conditions 
  • Compact design is ideal for shade gardens and patios - compatible with rural, suburban and urban settings 
  • Advanced drainage of liquids effluent occurs through perforated drainage plate and flexible mesh drainage pad, allowing liquids to flow passively into collection area. Multi-layer drainage system physically separates active colony from liquid catchment area, allowing liquid to pass through mesh, 0.5 cm holes and exit the rear drainage port.
  • Handmade in the USA - except for the drainage pieces and hardware, each part is crafted by hand in our workshop in North Carolina.  Expect minor abrasions, imperfect edges, micro-perforations and other small irregularities.  None of these will affect performance.
  • Gray color blends in naturally with garden landscaping
USERS MANUAL & OPERATIONAL GUIDE
biopod_plus_manual_2019-3.3mb.pdf
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PLEASE NOTE:  Pods will be manufactured in small batches for 2023.  Production is continual, albeit slower due to production complexity. Shipping time has be reduced considerably (1-2 weeks). If you don't mind waiting a bit, please feel free to submit your order and we will place you in the queue!

​These ship via Fedex Ground.  We can only ship to the lower 48 states using the buttons below.  For a shipping quote on multiple units or for deliveries outside the continental US, please contact us. 

Each coir mesh pad lasts 1 active season and will need to be replaced each year.  If you cannot find a local supplier of coir, jute or hemp fiber mesh pads, please feel free to order extra pads below.  The perforated drainage plate can be used as a template to cut more pads, should you find some mesh locally.  Coffee bean bags work great as well !

We do have some barebones BioPod units that are different colors (only 3 left: WHITE, LIGHT GRANITE, DARK GRANITE).  These are bodies ONLY.  If someone just wants that part for DYI or research projects, please message us.  The cost to ship is around the same due to dimensions. The cost for the body (we include a perforated poly base plate) is only $85.  Please reach out of you are interested.

We occasionally have 'seconds' that we offer for $100 (all parts included) - message us for and we can send some pictures.
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Replacement Coir Mesh Pads - IN STOCK
Replacement Harvest Bucket (BP+) - IN STOCK
Hardware Kit for BP+ (includes external drainage parts) - IN STOCK

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​and Prota Culture, LLC
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