Tote Mixing Tips

To ensure optimal mulch colorant performance, Colorbiotics recommends these mixing guidelines:

1. Always practice first-in, first-out (FIFO) inventory management.
   
2. ​​​​​​​Prolong shelf life with proper storage. ​
• Keep product out of direct sunlight
  
• Do not allow product to freeze​​
  
3. ​​Maintain the condition of your tote mix.​
• Look at shaft alignment—it shouldn't be bent.
  
• Make sure the blades are free to move.
• Ensure the mixer is securely fastened to the tote​
  
4. Choose the correct blade placement.​
• ​330-gallon Tote: Move blades down to the bottom of the shaft.
• ​275-gallon Tote: Blades should be placed in a higher position​​ on the shaft.
5. ​​​​​​​​Check blades for clockwise rotation.
• ​​Because blades won't extend when rotating counterclockwise​
6. ​​Know when its time to mix product. and when its time to stop.
   
• 60 minutes. That's how long product should be mixed prior to use.
  
• 4 months. That's how often product should be mixed in extended storage.
  
• 12 inches. That's how low the colorant level can reach before the mixer should be stopped.​
  

View Best Practices PDF​
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