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SPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSIONS Top Diameter (outer): 44" Bottom diameter (outer): 34" Body Height: 26.8" tall FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY Digestion Capacity: 25+ lbs of mixed food scraps per day Food scraps may include meat, oils and dairy 15-20% Bioconversion of food waste into mature grubs Up to 5% undigested residue combined with castings VOLUME 11.7 Cubic Feet / 87.3 US Gallons WEIGHT 24 lbs empty 4.5 lbs unperforated base plate COMPOSITION Roto-molded, UV-stabilized, medium density polyethylene resin QUANTITY / PARTS 1 body 1 unperforated base plate (Sept 2019 and later) Attached Threaded Drainage Connector (Sept 2019 and later) - see picture at bottom of page E-manual (digital) COLOR Translucent White SETUP / ASSEMBLY Time Required: approx. 30-60 minutes Tools Needed: 1/2" drill bit, utility sheers, level Place on level surfaces only Must be sheltered from direct sunlight / precipitation Additional recommended materials listed in E-manual USAGE Food scrap diversion and recycling Raising soldier grubs Offsetting feed purchases Digestion of pet waste KEY FEATURES 12+ years of product development and testing Mature grubs (dark-colored) self-harvest using dual migration ramps Automatically collect the crawl off via the top exit portal that is positioned above a collection receptacle of your choice Flexible placement and elevation using bricks, blocks, pallets or timbers Top grub barrier lip mitigates escape Durable poly-resin allows for decades of use Radial arms, outer support ring, and quadrant design help with passive drainage of liquid Central uncut, drainage at bottom maximizes placement flexibility over porous or impervious surfaces ORIGIN Manufactured in North Carolina and developed with pride in Texas WARRANY 10 year warranty (but designed to last a lifetime) SHIPPING DETAILS 1 Pallet can hold up to 16 nested pods (22 for tall rigs) Method of transit is LTL Truck Freight (CLASS 125) Time before shipping: 2-3 days (when in stock) - out of stock, 2 weeks Time in transit: 2-8 days, depending on zone Pallet size: 45 x 45" - variable height depending on count Commercial addresses preferred (surcharge for residential addresses) Due to dimensional issues, it costs about the same to ship 1 to 4 units 
PRICING IN USD (Domestic orders only)
1 ProtaPod - $300 2 ProtaPods - $275 each 3 ProtaPods - $250 each 4 ProtaPods - $225 each LTL Truck Freight Rates: (same for 1, 2, 3 or 4 Pods) Zone 1 - $125 Zone 2 - $142 Zone 3 - $159 Zone 4 - $176 
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FEATURES & BENEFITS
Prosumer / Homestead ProtaPod Composting System: 4 foot polyethylene tubs (bodies only). These large pods have the bioconversion capacity of approx. 5 of the smaller BioPod Plus units and can accept approx. 25+ lbs per day. These updated units do NOT include the old metal stand and problematic drainage filter jars from our GEN I design. If you have a source of food waste (raw or cooked), offal, coffee grounds or brewer's mash, you can quickly offset your purchases of store-bought feed by growing huge quantities of grubs for your chickens or fish. Self-reliance meets sustainability meets recycling meets insect farmer! These GEN III pods are similar in design to the old GEN I bodies, but with some enhancements, including drainage support improvements, a new top grub barrier lip, more robust crawl off ramps, threaded drainage hardware and drainage base plate (requires perforation). These pods bodies are now made to order and available for DIY setups in limited quantities only. We can now nest up to 16 pods on a single pallet. Use matala, perforated poly plates or coir fiber mats with gravel underneath to promote continuous bottom drainage. In order to maintain maximum flexibility with both imperial and metric plumbing fixtures, we no longer pre-drill the bottom drainage hole(s). A comprehensive 30+ User's Guide & Operations E-Manual is available at no additional cost. If you are ordering one or more of the larger pods, we now include a no-charge "Setup and Operational Support" conference call, Skype or WhatsApp so that all of your questions and concerns are addressed. All that we ask is that you read the manual ahead of the meeting. USERS MANUAL & OPERATIONAL GUIDE
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ORDER DIRECT:
Due to dimensional issues, these must ship via LTL Truck Freight from our factory in NC. We maintain stock at all times, so we are able to ship out within a few days. When ordering direct, we can only ship to commercial addresses (our shipping contract does not allow deliveries to residential locations). If you do not have a commercial address available, we are normally able to ship to your local Cooperative Extension Office or closest fright terminal for pick up.
Good news! Due to incredible stacking efficiency, the shipping fees are the same for 1, 2, 3 or 4 large pods. Alternately, If you are traveling close to the Raleigh-Durham metro region, you may pick up at our factory in Pittsboro and avoid the shipping charges entirely. For international orders, were can usually ship to your closest water port or use your freight forwarder. Always call if you have shipping or delivery questions - we try our best to accommodate everyone. For quantities about 4 units, please contact us directly for a custom quote. Thank you! TRTP | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||