Frequently Asked Questions
How will the system impact on the environment?
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HOW MUCH DOES THE SYSTEM COST?
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What is the visual impact once the installation is complete?
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Can I use standard household cleaners and detergents?
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Does the system smell bad?
Not at all, this is an odourless system thanks to the natural ecology at play.
How much electricity will the system use?
None, if your property has enough fall to use gravity. If not, an energy efficient pump will be installed, whih uses XXX Kwh
Is the system Council-approved throughout NZ?
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Does it still work in a power cut?
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What about ongoing maintenance?
Visit our maintenance page for full details.
HOW OFTEN WILL I NEED TO HAVE THE SYSTEM PUMPED OUT?
Never! The worms recycle your waste so effectively that there is no requirement for costly pump-outs.
If I leave my property unattended for a long period of time, will the worms die?
Testing in the industry on vermaculture worm systems has found that after a nine-month period of the system not being used, the worms will go into a hibernation mode by laying eggs. When the system is used again, the miracle of nature happens – the eggs will hatch and the whole system will self-start again!
Can I have an in-sink waste disposal unit / gargabe grinder?
Yes – the Wormsmart system loves garbage grinders! This is a very easy way to dispose of unwanted food scraps. Interestingly, we have noticed that the worm activity is very impressive in systems connected to insinkerators.
Do I ever need to put new worms into the system?
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Can I name the worms?
You sure can!