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toilet:composting [2017/04/08 09:04] frater_secessus [Composting toilet] |
toilet:composting [2017/04/08 09:23] frater_secessus [DIY] |
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==== DIY ==== | ==== DIY ==== |
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A simple composting toilet can be made with a seat and a bucket. It is very cheap but has significant shortcomings compared to the commercial models: | A simple composting toilet can be made with a seat and a bucket. It is very cheap but has significant shortcomings compared to the commercial models: |
* no liquid diversion - one must arrange a separate system for urine; it //cannot// go into the bucket. Female RVers may want to look into [[http://amzn.to/2lZutid|clever and collapsible "go girl" funnels]] which allow them to pee standing up (and into a bottle). | * no liquid diversion - one must arrange a separate system for urine; it //cannot// go into the bucket. Female RVers may want to look into [[http://amzn.to/2lZutid|clever and collapsible "go girl" funnels]] which allow them to pee standing up (and into a bottle). |
* 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-co[[ntained]] |
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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. |