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The ProtaPod

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)
Optional as of Aug 1, 2022: Threaded Drainage Connector (Sept 2019 and later).  This part is no longer included automatically, as it is primary purpose is for contained drainage with indoor cultivation.  Just ask if you want it pre-installed - it is only $10-12 more. 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
Developed with pride in Texas 


WARRANY
10 year warranty (but designed to last a lifetime)

SHIPPING DETAILS
1 Pallet can hold up to 12 nested pods (16 for tall rigs)
Method of transit is LTL Truck Freight (CLASS 300 / 250)
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: 46 x 46" - variable height depending on count
​Commercial addresses preferred (surcharge for residential addresses) or freight terminal will call
​Due to dimensional issues, it costs about the same to ship 1 to 4 units 
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RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
3' of Coir/jute/hemp mesh fiber pad
40 lb bag of gravel (not pea gravel)
​3 solid concrete blocks (we prefer 4x8x16")
Burlap Topper 3, 3' pieces for the entire active season
3' of weed barrier (landscape cloth)
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DISCOUNTED UNITS
We rarely have any discounted units available, but we do have one that has a piece of wire and a piece of scotch bride molded into the body.  It has no effect on functionality or performance, but it is visible.  The cost is $50 off.  

We also have a pod in Green Granite instead of opaque white. It's actually a really cool color.  It is $25 off.

Just reach out if you are interested!  TRTP
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 12 pods on a single pallet. Use matala, perforated poly plates , shredded recycled rubber mats, coir/hemp/jute fiber mesh 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
protapod-manual-2017-9.4mb.pdf
File Size: 9404 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

cp65_drainage_connector.pdf
File Size: 82 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

PROTAPOD VIDEOS

ProtaPod BSFL Bioconversion Unit from Tar River Trading Post on Vimeo.


Mature BSFL Crawl Off from an active ProtaPod from Tar River Trading Post on Vimeo.

ORDER DIRECT:

Due to dimensional issues, the large pods must ship via LTL Truck Freight from our factory in NC.  We normally 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 without penalties).  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 will call / pick up.  We do over discounts on multi-unit orders.

​Good news!  Due to incredible stacking efficiency, the shipping fees are relatively 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 and avoid the shipping charges entirely.  
For international orders, were can usually ship to your closest water port for pick up.   Always call if you have shipping or delivery questions - we try our best to accommodate everyone! TRTP

HOW TO GET FOOD WASTE:

It can be a challenge to find sufficient food waste to keep the pods running at maximum capacity.  This free, transformative service allows people in your area to discover you and drop of scraps at your location - please consider signing up today!
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M-F 10am-4pm E.S.T. Will Call by appointment only
919.589.3618 | 949.933.1625 (cell)
TRTPLLC@GMAIL.COM
© 2017-2022 Tar River Trading Post, LLC
​and Prota Culture, LLC
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