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toilet:composting [2017/03/02 07:44] 47.182.89.20 [DIY] |
toilet:composting [2017/04/08 09:24] frater_secessus [DIY] |
====== Composting toilet ====== | ====== Composting toilet ====== |
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//Composting toilets// are waterless (dry) toilets designed for use in applications with no [[toilet:|plumbed sewage system]]. They operate on two principles: | //Composting toilets// are waterless (dry) toilets designed for use in applications without a [[toilet:|plumbed sewage system]]. They operate on two principles: |
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- **dessication of solid waste** in an absorbant media to eliminate odor and mess. | - **dessication of solid waste** in an absorbant media to eliminate odor and mess. |
* no agitation - before inital use a liner is installed and a layer of media is added to the bottom. Thereafter each deposit is covered with fresh media (typically sawdust). | * no agitation - before inital use a liner is installed and a layer of media is added to the bottom. Thereafter each deposit is covered with fresh media (typically sawdust). |
* will probably not qualify as [[toilet:self_contained|self-contained]] | * will probably not qualify as [[toilet:self_contained|self-contained]] |
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| The most common lid and bucketsystem is the [[http://amzn.to/2lCyGHT|Luggable Loo]]. For those with less space, the lid may fit 3.5 or 4 gallon buckets.((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Thread-Smaller-bucket-for-Luggable-Loo-seat)) |
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The [[https://www.google.com/search?tbm=isch&q=privy%20500&tbs=imgo:1|Privy 500]] is a urine-diverting seat designed for tiny house installations. It might be adaptable to a bucket system, running the liquid into a nearby milk jug or similar. The [[https://tinyhouseontario.com/2012/02/24/building-a-urine-separating-composting-toilet/|shipping box has a cut-out template]] printed right on it. | The [[https://www.google.com/search?tbm=isch&q=privy%20500&tbs=imgo:1|Privy 500]] is a urine-diverting seat designed for tiny house installations. It might be adaptable to a bucket system, running the liquid into a nearby milk jug or similar. The [[https://tinyhouseontario.com/2012/02/24/building-a-urine-separating-composting-toilet/|shipping box has a cut-out template]] printed right on it. |