Method for feeding loose material into an electrolyzer for production of aluminum

The method includes the following step of forming at least one material input zone on the surface of an electrolyte, disposing a working tool in the input zone to push the material into the melt of the electrolyte, imparting mechanical oscillations and translatory motions to the working tool in the direction towards the electrolyte and back therefrom with the length of said motions being within the range of values from about 10.0 to about 120.0 sec. The method further includes transporting material into the input zone and forming some layer in the material input zone, and after accumulation of a sufficient amount of the material, the latter enters into contact with the working tool. The aforesaid steps increase the capacity of the material input zone and reduce power expenditures on the input of material into the electrolyte.