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Posted by Frank on August 29, 2008, 7:32 am
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Billy wrote:
> In article
> kdv09@excite.com wrote:
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>> Howdy!
>> We've got a heap of fresh mulch (trees were chopped three days ago)
>> The trees were mainly australian native bushy trees - no idea about
>> what they are called. The heap is a about 9 cubic meters and ~4-5 feet
>> high. This morning noticed a white steam rising, and sure enough, it's
>> warm inside. I dug about 3 feet into it and it's pleasant warm. I
>> understand why it's warm, what I'm worried about, is it dangerous at
>> all/ From what I see on the web, there were cases of much taller piles
>> of mulch selfigniting. It's midspring here in australia, temperatures
>> are 7-17'C, and even some chance of rain soon. How long it takes for
>> the mulch to cool down?
>> Many thanks
>> kdv09
>
> If it starts feeling hot, spray some water on it. Hot is good because it
> kills pests and weed seeds but fresh bailed hay or alfalfa has been
> known to combust. A couple of minutes of the hose should do it.
Compost heaps for nearby mushroom businesses were always catching fire.
I think this decreased when fire company started fining composter for
creating hazard.
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