{"product_id":"kis-organics-50-gallon-microbulator-compost-tea-brewer","title":"KIS Organics 50-Gallon Microbulator Compost Tea Brewer","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKIS Organics 50-Gallon Microbulator\u003c\/strong\u003e is a commercial-grade Aerated Compost Tea (ACT) brewer engineered in partnership with soil biological expert Tim Wilson of \u003cem\u003eMicrobe Organics\u003c\/em\u003e. Designed for small farms, commercial growers, and living soil operations, the Microbulator delivers exceptional dissolved oxygen (DO) levels and continuous active water circulation using air power alone—completely eliminating the need for microbe-damaging water pumps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #e8f5e9; border: 1px solid #a5d6a7; border-left: 5px solid #2e7d32; padding: 18px; margin-bottom: 20px; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 1.05em; color: #1b5e20;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFREE SHIPPING INCLUDED:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product qualifies for \u003cstrong\u003eFree Standard Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e within the continental United States! \u003cem\u003e(Excludes Alaska, Hawaii, US Territories, and APO\/FPO locations).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f1f8e9; border: 1px solid #c8e6c9; border-left: 5px solid #2e7d32; padding: 18px; margin-bottom: 25px; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #1b5e20; font-size: 1.1em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey things we want you to know\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires a standard 55-gallon (US) plastic barrel with correct dimensions \u003cem\u003e(55-gallon barrel is NOT included)\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCirculation Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Active flow rate of 6.3 gallons per minute—cycling the full 50 gallons of water every 8 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDual Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Works in both free-suspension and extractor bag modes for customized particulate control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully dismantles for thorough cleaning in under 40 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Features \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAir-Driven Active Circulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-efficiency airlift housing circulates 6.3 GPM using air alone, preventing dead zones without shearing delicate fungal hyphae or protozoa.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3-Way Oxygenation Mechanism:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combines in-pipe diffuser injection, fine-bubble surface agitation, and a high-fall return nozzle that breaks surface tension for maximum CO₂ gas exchange and O₂ absorption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Dissolved Oxygen (DO) Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consistently maintains DO levels between 8.8 and 9.8 PPM across 24- to 48-hour brew cycles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommercial Air Pump Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powered by a durable 3.5 CFM diaphragm air pump (backed by a 1-year manufacturer warranty).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustom PVC Diffusers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features machine-slotted PVC diffusers designed specifically for heavy biological agitation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Application:\u003c\/strong\u003e Run in free-suspension mode for maximum biological density, or use the included extractor bag for low-particulate foliar applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstructional Resources:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes operational and assembly video tutorials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEngineered for High-Density Living Soil Biology\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped to surpass standard commercial brewers, the Microbulator continuously extracts and multiplies beneficial soil microorganisms, including bacteria, archaea, fungal hyphae, flagellates, and amoebae. Its high-flow design ensures uniform microbial distribution throughout the barrel—simply hold a container under the return nozzle to pull clean, representative samples for microscope evaluation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBrewing \u0026amp; Equipment Configurations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree-Suspension Mode:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compost is added directly to the water for maximum biological yield. After a 24-hour brew, remove the apparatus, allow heavy solids to settle, and pump off the liquid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtractor Bag Mode:\u003c\/strong\u003e Place compost inside the included mesh extractor unit. Highly recommended when using coarse compost (1\/2\" to 1\" pieces) or when preparing tea for fine foliar spray nozzles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptimal Brew Times:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 hours when paired with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kis-organics-aerated-compost-tea-brewing-kits\"\u003eKIS Organics Compost Tea Brewing Kits\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCleaning \u0026amp; Maintenance Protocols\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the air pump running while lifting the apparatus out of the tea to prevent liquid backflow into the diffusers and air lines. Disassemble the PVC components and flush thoroughly with fresh water, a soft scrub brush, or a pipe cleaner. Extractor bags should be rinsed immediately after use and can be washed using an oxygen bleach cleaner like OxyClean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eResources \u0026amp; Technical Guides\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kis-organics-aerated-compost-tea-brewing-kits\"\u003eKIS Organics Aerated Compost Tea Kits (50-Gallon Sizes Available)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/the-ultimate-compost-tea-guide\"\u003eThe Ultimate Guide to Compost Tea Brewing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/podcast\/cannabis-cultivation-and-science-podcast-episode-5\"\u003ePodcast Ep. 5: Tim Wilson on Living Soil, Exudates \u0026amp; Microscope Analysis\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.microbeorganics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMicrobe Organics: Complete Biological \u0026amp; Microscope Research (External Site, opens in new tab)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KIS Organics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":11853522689,"sku":"TEA-MICRO-50GAL","price":389.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1149\/6312\/products\/microbulator-50-gallon-with-drum.png?v=1792557109","url":"https:\/\/www.kisorganics.com\/products\/kis-organics-50-gallon-microbulator-compost-tea-brewer","provider":"KiS Organics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}