In a wire composter you can easily create compost, which you can then use as fertilizer in the garden. A steel wire compost bin is strong and durable and easy to fill. But what distinguishes a high-quality wire composter and what should you look out for when buying one? You can find out all this and more in our guide.
A wire composter is convenient and inexpensive
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Brista composter100X100X80 cm
EUR 66.50 To the product| Protected against rust | Yes |
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| Dimensions (LxWxH) | 100x100x80cm |
| capacity | 800L |
| Mesh/grid size | approx. 40 x 15 mm |
| Assembly | Plug-in system, hook |
| Weight | 13kg |
The Brista composter is one of the most popular and best-selling garden composters on Amazon. This is not surprising given the high quality and practical product features. With a capacity of 800 liters and dimensions of 100 x 100 x 80 cm, the compost bin is medium-sized and ideal for almost all gardens. In addition, the small mesh size of around 40 x 15 mm is impressive, making it almost impossible for rodents to get in - provided you buy the bottom and lid as well. The reviewers praise the quick and easy assembly as well as the durability of the wire composter. Only the sparse packaging, which results in bent hooks, is criticized. You have to bend the hooks back into place with pliers and a lot of force.
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Sia leaves & lawn clippings composter Heptagon XXL 2,400 liters - heavy quality
99.00 EUR To the product| Protected against rust | Yes |
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| Dimensions (LxWxH) | 186x166x83cm |
| capacity | 2400L |
| Mesh/grid size | approx. 200 x 50 mm |
| Assembly | plastic connector |
| Weight | 21kg |
If you need an extra large wire composter, the Heptagon XXL model from Sia is the best choice. With dimensions of 186 x 166 x 83 cm and a volume of no less than 2400 liters, this metal composter offers a lot of space. As far as quality goes, most reviewers on Amazon absolutely love it. Only the large mesh size of around 200 x 50 mm and the plastic connectors for assembly cause some customers to be dissatisfied. In order to deny rodents access to the compost, wire mesh (€14.99) or something similar should be inserted inside. Instead of using the included cable ties for assembly, many buyers recommend ordering metal or steel corner connectors separately.
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Estexo metal composter garden composter 90x90x70 cm wire composter metal grid green metal composter wire puppy spout spout wire mesh
To the product| Protected against rust | Yes |
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| Dimensions (LxWxH) | 90x90x70cm |
| capacity | 560L |
| Mesh/grid size | approx. 43 x 96 mm |
| Assembly | spiral connector |
| Weight | n/a |
The wire composter from Estexo is our price-performance winner. Like the other two recommendations in our comparison, it is weatherproof and generally very robust. With the relatively small dimensions of 90 x 90 x 70 cm, the powder-coated garden composter does not take up too much space in the green oasis - but you can still store 560 liters of green waste and other organic waste in this dark green compost silo. The Amazon reviewers are mostly satisfied with the model. It obviously does what it's supposed to. It is assembled using the spiral connectors included in the scope of delivery.
Purchase Criteria
corrosion protection
Wire composters are made from metal or steel wire. So that the undoubtedly extremely robust, stable and resistant material does not start to rust, it must be galvanized or coated in some other way. Galvanizing or coating is also referred to as corrosion protection. Before you buy, make sure that the protection is of good quality. Above all, authentic test reports and customer reviews on Amazon and Co. provide information about the processing.
Dimensions
One of the most important criteria when choosing a wire composter is its size. Think in advance where you want to place the garden composter and measure this area precisely. Compare the dimensions (LxWxH) of the various compost bins with your measurement results to find out whether the respective model fits perfectly into your green oasis.
capacity
Of course, the capacity depends entirely on the dimensions. If a wire composter is small enough for the intended space in the garden, but is full to the brim after a very short time, it may not be of much use to you - in the truest sense. Our recommendations:
- 300 to 500 liters with little organic waste and little compost required
- 500 to 800 liters for processing organic waste and garden residue
- even bigger with an extremely large amount of material and a very high compost requirement
Mesh/grid size
Pests can really spoil composting. For this reason, when buying your new wire composter, you should make sure that the meshes or grids are as small and narrow as possible. Then rodents have little chance of getting into your valuable compost heap and destroying it.
Assembly
The wire composter should be easy to set up. This is usually the case. With most versions, you only have to put the individual parts together - often you don't even need any tools for this. For other designs, you mount the garden composter with plastic, metal spring or spiral connectors. This can usually be done without any problems.
assembly instructions
Make sure that the scope of delivery includes good instructions - i.e. clearly written and meaningfully illustrated. An assembly video can also be extremely helpful. Take a look at customer reviews to find out about the quality of the assembly instructions.
frequently asked Questions
What is a wire composter and what is it for?
A so-called wire composter is an open garden composter made of metal or steel wire. It is therefore counted among the metal composters. Within this category, it is also the most common representative. A wire composter is used to compost organic waste and garden waste.
How do I set up a wire composter?
Most wire composters are very easy to set up. They usually come as larger individual parts that you only have to put together or fasten with connectors. How this works in detail can be found in the instructions that should accompany the respective metal composter. Usually little or no tools are required for assembly.
How do I use a wire composter correctly?
Gather your degradable kitchen waste and garden scraps like shredded clippings in your open wire composter. Once enough material has been gathered, Mother Nature gradually begins to do her work - the process of decomposition caused by bacteria and fungi begins. Turn your compost pile every few months to keep it tilled evenly.
Which brands offer good wire composters?
Well-known and popular brands for solid to first-class wire composters include Brista, Deuba, WilTec and Sia. Estexo offers models with an outstanding price-performance ratio.
Where is the best place to buy a wire composter?
Wire composters are available in all well-stocked hardware stores and garden centers such as OBI, Bauhaus, hagebaumarkt, Hornbach, toom or Dehner - on site and online. Amazon is also an excellent place to go online. There you benefit from a large selection and customer-friendly conditions as well as a generally pleasant shopping experience.
How much does a wire composter cost?
Small wire composters are available from around 40 to 50 euros. Of course, the larger and higher the quality of the steel wire garden composter, the more it costs. For excellently processed XXL models, you sometimes pay upwards of 200 euros.
equipment
bottom and lid
The majority of wire composters do not include the bottom and lid, but they are important elements to make the waste bin "rodent-proof". When making your selection, make sure that the dimensions of the bottom and lid elements harmonize with those of the composter. Ideally, the accessories come from the same manufacturer as the garden composter.
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Brista lid for composter 100x100 (2 pcs.) silver
47.26 EUR To the productcompost accelerator
In an open garden composter like the wire composter, it can take up to two years before the compost is really mature and can be used as fertilizer. In order not to have to wait that long, you can use so-called compost accelerators. The liquid or powdered agent introduces new microorganisms into your compost heap and encourages existing microorganisms to be more active.
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