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FCMP Outdoor IM4000 Dual Chamber Tumbling Composter Blue
Last Updated: December 7, 2019 (Refresh Now)
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Build Quality
200assembly, put together, screws, panels, assembled
+77%
-23%
" ... Husband put together easy ... "
" ... I’ve had this for quite a while now and I have been very pleased how sturdy it has held up ... "
" ... It's sturdy once assembled and easy to use. ... "
" ... Kind of a pain in the fanny to put together, but once assembled it works great. ... "
" ... Seems to be made of good quality material. ... "
" ... The tumbler itself is a great design, and all the machined parts fit together extremely well and with relative ease after a glance or two at the directions. ... There are a lot of screws, but that just means its extra sturdy. ... I appreciate the clever, sturdy nature of this composter, and appreciate the quick customer service the company provides. ... "
" ... Btw, it wasn’t difficult to assemble. ... "
" ... A lot of sqrew to put it together but it looks and feels real sturdy. ... "
Ease of Use
187put together, easy to assemble, assemble, easy to use, easy to put
+84%
-16%
" ... Easy to assemble, easy to use. ... "
" ... It was easy to assemble by myself. ... "
" ... Putting it together was a bit tedious, like a huge puzzle, but it was very easy and the instructions where we done so anyone can do it. ... "
" ... It Easy to assemble. ... "
" ... Study, Easy to Use, GREAT quality! ... "
" ... Easy to put together, but two ppl recommended . ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... It is very easy to add scraps and turn it. ... "
Setup
126assembly, assemble, easy to assemble, follow, directions
+66%
-34%
" ... It's reasonably easy to assemble, but would be a breeze with two people. ... "
" ... Perfect instructions, and very easy to assemble. ... "
" ... Honestly, it's relatively straightforward, albeit time-consuming - it took me about 1h30, which ain't bad. ... "
" ... To me this was quite easy to assemble. ... The instructions aren’t the most concise, but common sense stepped in and completed the job. ... "
" ... This came with all assembly required. ... "
" ... A little more work to assemble and directions were not the clearest, but well worth the money. ... "
" ... Instructions couldve been a bit more clear or step by step, but it was pretty self explanatory and If you check twice before putting each piece together and make sure you aren't jumping to conclusions about what goes next -it shouldnt be an issue. ... "
" ... Time consuming to assemble but works great ... "
Fit
122assembly, put together, panels, tighten, nuts
+54%
-46%
" ... It has a number of pieces, but not hard to assemble. ... "
" ... Comes in a lot of pieces but wasn’t hard to put together. ... "
" ... Since the threading is so nice you can then just grab your screwdrivier (don't even hold the nut) and just tighten the screw. ... Since you already hand tightened the nut it's firmly held in place and you can tighten the screw just as if you were holding the nut in place with the wrench. ... "
" ... Nonetheless plastic seems fairly durable and more importantly the steel holder is nice and rigid. ... "
" ... Also you are going to use all 50+ screws that come with the unit to secure the panels. ... "
" ... It's simple and holds a lot. ... "
" ... It took about 2 hours to put together and was a bit complicated but the bin is sturdy. ... "
" ... I put it together by myself, using a flat head screwdriver and small adjustable wrench. ... All the little holes lines up perfectly, so the pieces went together without a fuss. ... "
Storage
118bin, compartments, composting, compost bin, scraps
+75%
-25%
" ... We have limited space in our yard, but, I was able to tuck the Yimby our of site. ... "
" ... So far I really like this composter, it has s nice amount of space. ... "
" ... Double bin is good to alternate composting time so there can be an almost constant supply of compost. ... "
" ... I love the double bin design, but doesn't help much when they are both full! ... "
" ... I appreciated the review that mentioned leaving out center divider. ... "
" ... It took about 2 hours to put together and was a bit complicated but the bin is sturdy. ... I also like that it is tall enough on the stand to fill easily and spin. ... "
" ... I couldn't imagine that the Tumbler I had bought could fit in a box that size. ... "
" ... I like having 2 compartments for composting. ... "
Product Reliability
59weeks, compost, batch, composting, composter
+83%
-17%
" ... I must've tumbled maybe 25 times throughout the entire year. ... "
" ... I've had it for 4 months now and it's working well! ... "
" ... I’ve had this tumbler set up for maybe 7 weeks and so far so good. ... "
" ... Seems to be working great. ... "
" ... Just constructed, will update after few months of use. ... "
" ... we added to it daily for 2 months and still about half way full ... "
" ... I've had my composter for several months now it's held up well and has been perfect for what I need I usually add my kitchen compost and leaves from my yard so far it's worked great I would definitely recommend it to a friend or neighbor ... "
" ... I’ve been using this for about a month and I love it so far. ... "
Comfort
49pain, put together, together, compost, tighten
+65%
-35%
" ... A few tips: ... "
" ... You have to put on gloves and just empty it by hand. ... "
" ... Oh, and being a woman with small hands helped. ... If you're a guy with big meaty hands, get a woman or kid to help you put the bolts together. ... "
" ... Overall, I'm content with my purchase and the product feels like it will hold up well. ... "
" ... I was able to do it myself without an extra set of hands. ... "
" ... Kind of a pain in the fanny to put together, but once assembled it works great. ... "
" ... the screwdriver was enough to tighten them further, which was a relief as I have short arms and reading both inside and outside at the same time was difficult. ... "
" ... each section had like 8 to 10 screws that need 4 hands to put together. ... "
Price
43money, value, composter, worth the money, waste your money
+72%
-28%
" ... It’s a good price for what you get and I’m impressed! ... "
" ... Worth the effort. ... "
" ... Fair price, easy to use, safe ... "
" ... This exceeds my expectations. ... "
" ... A little more work to assemble and directions were not the clearest, but well worth the money. ... "
" ... The assembly time was well worth the lesser price. ... "
" ... Great value for the price. ... "
" ... People are toooooo hard on composted reviews that I thought it was time to tell you that this composted is totally perfect for the price. ... "
Size
41composter, smaller, perfect size, opening, compost
+76%
-24%
" ... It was easy enough to assemble and the perfect size for our use. ... "
" ... The size of the opening is perfect and the size of the composter is perfect as well. ... "
" ... Small enough to fit in the garden so as to be able to mow around it. ... "
" ... It was very easy (and I'm not particularly "handy". ... It is sturdy, but not heavyfor its size and I was able to carry it myself to a spot by my garden. ... "
" ... I was pleasantly surprised by the small size of the box, and the innovative construction. ... "
" ... Perfect size for our small garden. ... "
" ... Nice sturdy little composter. ... "
" ... It's also not very heavy and is easy to move. ... "
Capacity
32garden, size, yard, good size, composter
+94%
-6%
" ... Its perfect for a small garden. ... "
" ... We have limited space in our yard, but, I was able to tuck the Yimby our of site. ... "
" ... I think this size is appropriate for a couple, but might be a bit small for a larger family. ... "
" ... Composter works great for on the lower level of a townhouse. ... "
" ... we just started trying to compost in our backyard this summer - ... "
" ... We’re able to keep it quite close to the house. ... "
" ... And perfect size to hold enough stuff but would fit on an apartment porch if needed. ... "
" ... Perfect for our small family and urban gardening. ... "
Cleaning
26compost, mess, emptying, tumbler, saw dust
+42%
-58%
" ... After several months there are no claw-scratches or teeth marks. ... "
" ... And if you are successful your hand will be a royal mess. ... 3) Unloading: seems like it would be simple, turn upside down, open door, new dirt falls out. ... "
" ... it is also all dirty like someone pulled it out of a dumpster. ... "
" ... Additionally the metal support bars left metal dust (paint?) ... "
" ... Perhaps the stinky, slimy mess is due to the rain seeping in?! ... "
" ... It is extra difficult because it stains his white fur on his mouth. ... "
" ... I will use it to mix my own soil in the future - bagged soil + compost + worms + azomite dust + whatever other good stuff I can get my hands on. ... "
" ... It does leak liquid from time to time so don't put it on concrete. ... "
Design
24design, look, sturdy, put together, put it together
+92%
-8%
" ... Looks like it will work well. ... "
" ... Looks like it should work fine. ... "
" ... Looks great on side of yard. ... "
" ... It is a good design. ... "
" ... Like the look of it. ... "
" ... Our garden looks amazing. ... "
" ... The design and structure are great. ... "
" ... Looks fine, doesn't smell. ... "
Marketplace
23thank, pictures, exactly, works as described, works as advertised
+78%
-22%
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... It was exactly what was advertised ... "
" ... Responded on the weekend. ... "
" ... Thank you Yimby! ... "
" ... works as described ... "
" ... Exactly as described!! ... "
" ... works as advertised ... "
" ... Thank You Very Much , I am one satisfied customer ! ... "
Door
17sliding door, shut, panel, doors, door openings
+41%
-59%
" ... The sliding door is a little difficult to open/close. ... "
" ... My only complaint is the door design . ... it is highly flawed, as it is impossible to get the finished compost out without sliding the door off (and thus spilling the contents of the second chamber, which is probably not done yet). ... "
" ... The door openings (one each chamber) are so small I have to fight and make a mess trying to get leaves or grass clippings inserted. ... "
" ... But worse of all, when the composting is done on one side, you cannot spin composter to empty from the bottom because the sliding door prevents this. ... "
" ... The final piece, the door panel, required me to LOOSEN the top screws of the first horizontal panel in the end caps to insert it and align for the horizontal tabs and screws. ... "
" ... 3) Unloading: seems like it would be simple, turn upside down, open door, new dirt falls out. ... "
" ... Recently when I went out to turn it I noticed that a chunk of the plastic that holds the door on had cracked and fallen off for no apparent reason. ... "
" ... 3) Due to the cold the door froze shut. ... "
Product As Described
15exactly, works as described, works as advertised, picture, photos
+87%
-13%
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... works as advertised ... "
" ... Then, go to the website, and look at the assembly pictures. ... "
" ... Exactly as expected. ... "
" ... The finished product is a bit bigger than expected so I included a picture for reference of size. ... "
" ... Exactly as described!! ... "
" ... As far as pictures, it's just a bunch of pics of the assembled product. ... "
" ... Product works as advertised. ... "
Delivery
15arrived, received, today, missing, delivered
+73%
-27%
" ... I cannot speak to the quality of the compost as the product was just delivered yesterday. ... "
" ... This one received great reviews, so I went with it. ... "
" ... Received as expected. ... "
" ... Just arrived today, and assembled. ... "
" ... This item was delivered well packaged. ... "
" ... For now, it appears to be a solid product, arrived well packaged in a strong box, and it's made in Canada. ... "
" ... Looked like a tough deal to put together, as I opened the box. ... "
" ... Arrived as expected. ... "
Food Items
14cooking, cook, scraps, meat, dairy
+86%
-14%
" ... It is still early spring so it hasn't really started 'cooking' yet but it has heated up inside because the bin is in the sun. ... "
" ... This little one is perfect for all my kitchen scraps, shredded newspapers, and chopped leaves which I set aside for the "browns". ... I left out the divider, since I bought a second tumbler, same size, different brand, so I could fill this one and let it "cook", then go to the other one. ... "
" ... We compost our chicken coop litter, but the bins fills up very quickly & then you need to wait for composting completion before being able to use again. ... "
" ... Cooking nice dirt in our hot environment. ... "
" ... I like that it has two compartments so one can cook while the other is being filled. ... "
" ... We got chickens so I wanted a neat(er) way to compost some of the chicken manure rather than just putting it all in a big pile behind my garage. ... "
" ... After a year, we empty both chambers, decide we really need to crush the eggs shells before they go in, and figure out how to get that heat up, because it isn't composting fast enough, and we stopped composting for four months because both chambers were in wait mode. ... "
" ... I have only had it for a few weeks but my compost in cooking nice and hot. ... This composter is already cooking hot so I expect it to work much faster. ... "
Overall performance
13seems, slow, far, composter, turns
+100%
" ... This composter does the job. ... "
" ... Doing a great job. ... "
" ... seems to do the job and is better that turning with a pitchfork ! ... "
" ... You really can't beat it for the price, and it does the job. ... "
" ... Well so far it’s doing it’s job. ... "
" ... Turns easily and does the job. ... "
" ... Its doing the job. ... "
" ... The timeliness and speed of receiving the order was outstanding. ... "
As Gift
12christmas, present, got, one, love
+83%
-17%
" ... Got it for Christmas. ... "
" ... My wife wanted a composter and I got this one for Christmas for her. ... "
" ... Have two in our yard and bought another as a gift. ... "
" ... Was a gift ... "
" ... GIFT NO COMMENT ... "
" ... Yes I am very Happy, this was a gift from my husband. ... "
" ... Giving my sister one for her birthday. ... "
" ... Christmas present father in law sure he will love it ... "
Device Stand
10bolts, panels, nuts and bolts, yes, nuts
+40%
-60%
" ... We can't assemble it because the pole to mount the barrel to the stand is missing in the box. ... "
" ... Two screws missing!!! ... "
" ... So they don't solidly stand. ... "
" ... (a) the center divider wall will NOT stay in the grooves until you've got about 3 side panels in place. ... "
" ... It was difficult for one person and there were so many small nuts and bolts. ... "
Returns
9send it back, replacement, back, together, sent
+11%
-89%
" ... It was a gift, so now to late to return. ... "
" ... It's now too late to send it back. ... "
" ... Ill update one a replacement is sent. ... "
" ... Didn't have the time or patience to return the whole thing so I made my own. ... "
" ... Can you ship this to me ASAP? ... "
" ... We ordered this product and part a was missing, so we ordered a replacement and guess what part was missing from the replacement . ... "
" ... Now I have to take it apart for the third time so I can send it back. ... "
" ... Wish I had my money back ... "
Drying
9compost, dry leaves, paper, source, shredded
+33%
-67%
" ... It tends to form balls of compacted matter even when adding equal amounts of nitrogen rich materials like dry leaves which is hard to break apart and it does not compost quickly like in a few weeks even in hot humid summer. ... "
" ... the compost stayed really wet because there is not enough air circulation in the drum to allow the compost to break down aerobically, so mine was breaking down anaerobically, and smelled like a sewer. ... "
" ... I'll add a bunch of saw dust and wood shavings and it dries out and maggots mysteriously disappear within a couple of days. ... "
For Fun
8compost, assemble, way, together, spin
+100%
" ... And it's easy and fun to spin. ... "
" ... THE FUN REALLY BEGAN. ... "
" ... I would also recommend this for someone who is just starting to compost its been fun so far and works great. ... "
" ... easy to assemble and the grandkids have more fun than me spinning it ... "
" ... The family had such fun assembling together. ... "
" ... Still it was a fun project and we are awaiting our first batch of compost with excitement. ... "
Features
7easier, design, features, dual, composting
+86%
-14%
" ... If there was any feature or features they could add to make things easier, it might be putting a turning arm and handle on one end of the barrel. ... "
" ... Appreciate the two compartment design and rotating feature makes composting muuuuuch easier. ... "
" ... Dual compartment is nice feature. ... "
" ... The only thing that would make this better is a compost tea collector feature and spout, but, otherwise, this is the best value out there. ... "
" ... Dual bin design is key. ... "
Video Playback
6youtube, watch, videos, together, assembly
+100%
" ... I followed a video on YouTube for assembly ... "
" ... Was very easy to put together with the help of my husband and you tube video. ... "
" ... We did watch the instructional video which helped. ... "
" ... You can also look up videos on Youtube that show how to put it together. ... "
Drum
6compost, never, like, composter, top
+33%
-67%
" ... So we have to empty half the drum and add that into an older on the ground composter to finish the compost. ... "
" ... I will never buy a compost drum like this again. ... "
" ... There are supposed to be 7 pecies to make the drum, 4 were numbered from 1 to 4 and balance three were numbered as 1-3 ( not 5,6 and 7 as given in the manual) as a result the vent is not closing properly. ... "
Heating
6hot, food, composter, scraps, quickly
+67%
-33%
" ... It decomposes our food scraps very quickly. ... "
" ... I have only had it for a few weeks but my compost in cooking nice and hot. ... This composter is already cooking hot so I expect it to work much faster. ... "
" ... Once the weather turns, I expect the composting process to heat up. ... "
" ... It is still early spring so it hasn't really started 'cooking' yet but it has heated up inside because the bin is in the sun. ... "
Display Clarity
6instructions, top, side, make sure, start
+67%
-33%
" ... If you start with the correct panel and go in order it’s really not hard. ... "
" ... - Check after install of every panel that the center divider is lined up and seated in the center ridge inside the panel. ... "
" ... Make sure you follow their instructions to have the 7 hole panel on top and assemble from there on. ... "
" ... The hardest part was the first panel, ensuring it's in the right place, facing the right direction, and that the side with seven holes is up on both end pieces. ... "
Baking
6one, compost, side, like, bake
+83%
-17%
" ... Now it spins with ease (we have to limit our grandson from constantly spinning it) and is busy cooking up what otherwise would have gone to the landfill. ... "
" ... I like the fact that you can "bake" one lot of compost while you add to the other side. ... "
" ... I'll post when it finishes "cooking". ... "
" ... I like that it has two chambers, so you can feed one while the other is "cooking." ... "
Washer Dryer
5spin, source, dry leaves, compost
+60%
-40%
" ... Two chamber spin system works great. ... "
" ... You need to combine it with a dry source. ... "
Water Resistance
5wet, rain, excess, every, compost
+20%
-80%
" ... Without water to start the compost cycle it just doesn’t work. ... "
" ... Only complaint is the many grooves in the side can create standing water/attract mosquitoes after it rains. ... "
" ... Perhaps the stinky, slimy mess is due to the rain seeping in?! ... "
For Running
4run, long
+100%
" ... I do not know how this will hold up in the long run. ... "
" ... I got it up an running in less than an hour ... "
" ... It took me @ 10 minutes to get it up and running. ... "
For Kids
4son, one, old, either, daughter
+100%
" ... My 7 year old grandson helped me assemble it. ... "
" ... My son had had one for several years and recommended it to us. ... "
" ... My daughter has one she's using and it hasn't worked for her either. ... "
" ... My 6 year old son is loving to compost because of the ease. ... "
Software Platform
4video, google, error, user, search
+75%
-25%
" ... Works well for both applications. ... "
" ... The paper instructions were mostly worthless, but a quick google search for the product instruction videos showed a how-to video that was easy for them to follow. ... "
" ... A lot os screws but works well. ... "
Drivers
4screw, nut, square, socket, ratchet
+100%
" ... As recommended, use the flathead screw driver ( even though you have the option to use a phillips). ... "
" ... Get out your impact driver/drill and a square bit for less painful assembly, and find a second person to hold the nut while you drive the screw, and installation will be probably much less annoying than it was for me by myself. ... "
" ... The first couple screws we were using an adjustable wrench on the nuts and quickly decided to get a nut driver. ... "
" ... If you know what's socket, ratchet, and a screw driver are and how to use them then it will be easy. ... "
Print Quality
4website, print, paper, instructions, online
+100%
" ... Doesn't cost a lot to print a few more pages. ... "
" ... Go to the website specified in the printed directions and assembly directions with pictures are provided. ... "
" ... Instructions on the website are much easier to understand than those printed on paper included with the product. ... "
" ... go to their website, download and print the instructions. ... "
Defective Delivery
4single, pieces, opened, item, every
-100%
" ... I bought product used that said damaged box, but nothing about it missing pieces. ... "
" ... Also a small piece was broken and in the box when I opened it. ... "
" ... One peice came crack. ... "
Cooling
4compost, live
+50%
-50%
" ... It just doesn’t get enough air flow. ... "
" ... Within a month or two it filled up and now its cold outside so the stuff is not composting and we're out in the cold compost-wise, so to speak. ... Maybe if you only generate a little compost and live in an area that never gets too cold this will work for you. ... "
Sound Quality
3outside, hear, bag
+100%
" ... Don't mean to sound critical at this point, but anyone who lives in SW Florida knows things outside don't last very long. ... "
" ... I pulled up a chair outside, put some music on, and took my time. ... "
" ... Sounds simple enough and sure it’s a first world problem, but now every time I compost I have to insert the open end of the bag into the opening, then flip and dump, getting my hands covered in the muck and leaving me with a bag to get rid of. ... "
Apps
3well
+100%
" ... Works well for both applications. ... "
" ... YouTube to the rescue. ... "
" ... Definatly watch the YouTube like everyone says. ... "
Water Usage
3together, needs, every, added, wet
+33%
-67%
" ... Once it was together and setup to use water poorer out of all the seams. ... Without water to start the compost cycle it just doesn’t work. ... "
" ... Only complaint is the many grooves in the side can create standing water/attract mosquitoes after it rains. ... "
Weight
3easy, use, light, compost
+100%
" ... Light weight design, easy to use. ... "
" ... Anyway, this is affordable, light weight and pretty easy to assemble. ... "
" ... It is very easy to use and can hold a lot of weight from the compost. ... "
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