Bokashi Tips (#1) Leaking Tap

This is a common problem when composters loosen the front dial more than ¾, therefore unscrewing the main aperture.

3 reasons for leak
1. Broken or cracked parts
2. Parts too tight, washers bulge outside of flanges
3. Loose back assembly (tap, nut and 2 washers (various causes)
4. Loose main aperture or assembly (i.e. unscrewing too much when there is no apparent juice)

After removing the waste, tap can be removed and reassembled, but you need to:

I. Dismount the tap from the bucket
II. Take the dial face off the tap, and then unscrew the dial from the main assembly.
III. Thoroughly clean all parts every few months.
IV. Reassemble the main assembly.
V. Attach back to the bucket
N.B. - Ask a friend with basic mechanical or plumbing exp to help you reinstall if you are still unsure.

Note, when tapping off ‘Bokashi Juice’, if there is none apparent, and you rock from side to side and can hear liquid, just try this:
Ø Open and close repeatedly until juice runs (this may clear any blockage)
Ø Use a skewer to clear the spout.

Never unscrew more than ¾

Taps are $10.00 unless you believe there is something wrong with the tap itself.

Happy Composting

Footnote. , If there is something wrong with the tap, and you are prepared to send the old tap back to us, we will replace the affected tap for free.