Now after removing slightly sticky compost, just jiggled bottom layer of compost a little, mixed un-composted top layer with few handfuls of bark and refilled.
Then attached new straps received in post from HotBin HQ which should keep tighter seal.
They are very strong, I’d advise threading first then looping over bin before tightening. I’ve trimmed mine after fixing as they are very long.
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