I found not all charcoal is the same. Tractor Supply sells charcoal pellets but they are garbage: difficult to break and a smooth exterior. Making biochar At different temperatures makes a huge difference in the end product. I would also advise against adding more holes. What you really want is the inside pressure to push out the gases that are then reignited and makes for an efficient burn. Just my observations and talking with people who make biochar at scale.
thanks for feedback, it really does have some pressure in the sealed drum. From what I've gathered as long as there is no additives, the ground up lump charcoal is pretty close to the same thing. im new to the bio char benefits so I'm trying to take in all info I can.
There are quite a few differences and you google skills are very lacking if you didn't find a difference. Charcoal is not 100% organic biochar is 100% organic just to start off with a big one. Thats why you see people in the comments stating pellets and the bricks do not work well for biochar. Honestly for how cheap lump 100% organic charcoal is why waste the time making it. I mean if you value your time that little sure but when you can buy a 15-30lb bag for an hours pay why spend 3-4 hours or longer making it. This is where the DIY community is just horrible they never account for their time in the project and time is the most valuable currency we all have.
what happens when you can't just go buy some, or its taxed so much you can't afford it. Personally I like making things as our forefathers did and learni the processes. You are absolutely right about it being cheaper just to go buy, thats just not how my wheels spin. If you enjoy something, time is irrelevant.
if you put a dollar price tag on your time, it will never be enough. Just being outside with grandkids picking up sticks for the fire, and cleaning up property gives plenty of wood to pyrolize. this to me, is not worth any dollar ammount. Yes it does take a burning or two to get the end product, but filling up drum and starting fire is less than an hour. I do get your point if your focused on the dollar, and believe me I spent most of my life chasing a buck, when it shoulda been about enjoying the experience
@@silverdiamondhomestead5760 It has to be inoculated is some fashion or the introduction to the soil will be detrimental until the charcoal is filled with nutrients, It could be drawing from your soil for some time. Also did not mean to come off as a smart ass.
absolutely, one Google difference differentiated them by uses.....charcoal as a fuel and bio char as soil ammendment. You are 100% right tho, biochar does need to be inoculated with microorganisms to be beneficial, whether its adding to compost pile or worm bins. I appreciate all feedback because I do have trouble explaining stuff sometimes, especially in short videos. thanks again
I make a compost tea and im gonna try the bio char after soaking it in the tea for awhile. But definitely gonna try it this year
absolutely, I'm gonna try mine with worm tea from castings....keep me informed
I found not all charcoal is the same. Tractor Supply sells charcoal pellets but they are garbage: difficult to break and a smooth exterior.
Making biochar At different temperatures makes a huge difference in the end product.
I would also advise against adding more holes. What you really want is the inside pressure to push out the gases that are then reignited and makes for an efficient burn.
Just my observations and talking with people who make biochar at scale.
thanks for feedback, it really does have some pressure in the sealed drum. From what I've gathered as long as there is no additives, the ground up lump charcoal is pretty close to the same thing. im new to the bio char benefits so I'm trying to take in all info I can.
@@silverdiamondhomestead5760 check out this series on Biochar. They deep dive into the creation process.
ua-cam.com/video/svNg5w7WY0k/v-deo.html
just watched couple of videos you suggested.....the benefits are amazing
It isn't food
it is fed to cattle and other ruminant animals
Bad idea. Don't pyrolisize things thus ending 10,000 year cycle
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@@silverdiamondhomestead5760 study more about LIFE cycles
There are quite a few differences and you google skills are very lacking if you didn't find a difference. Charcoal is not 100% organic biochar is 100% organic just to start off with a big one. Thats why you see people in the comments stating pellets and the bricks do not work well for biochar.
Honestly for how cheap lump 100% organic charcoal is why waste the time making it. I mean if you value your time that little sure but when you can buy a 15-30lb bag for an hours pay why spend 3-4 hours or longer making it. This is where the DIY community is just horrible they never account for their time in the project and time is the most valuable currency we all have.
what happens when you can't just go buy some, or its taxed so much you can't afford it. Personally I like making things as our forefathers did and learni the processes. You are absolutely right about it being cheaper just to go buy, thats just not how my wheels spin. If you enjoy something, time is irrelevant.
thanks for the feedback tho
if you put a dollar price tag on your time, it will never be enough. Just being outside with grandkids picking up sticks for the fire, and cleaning up property gives plenty of wood to pyrolize. this to me, is not worth any dollar ammount. Yes it does take a burning or two to get the end product, but filling up drum and starting fire is less than an hour. I do get your point if your focused on the dollar, and believe me I spent most of my life chasing a buck, when it shoulda been about enjoying the experience
Charcoal is not Biochar sorry dude, research some more!
did quite of bit of research and only difference i could find is temperature it is fired at, but I'm open to hear other differences
@@silverdiamondhomestead5760 It has to be inoculated is some fashion or the introduction to the soil will be detrimental until the charcoal is filled with nutrients, It could be drawing from your soil for some time. Also did not mean to come off as a smart ass.
absolutely, one Google difference differentiated them by uses.....charcoal as a fuel and bio char as soil ammendment. You are 100% right tho, biochar does need to be inoculated with microorganisms to be beneficial, whether its adding to compost pile or worm bins. I appreciate all feedback because I do have trouble explaining stuff sometimes, especially in short videos. thanks again