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toilet:composting [2017/04/08 09:23] frater_secessus [DIY] |
toilet:composting [2017/10/09 09:50] frater_secessus [feature chart] |
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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-co[[ntained]] | * 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)) | 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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There are [[http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=urine+diverter&rmvSB=true&_sop=12&_fspt=1&_mPrRngCbx=1&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xurine+%28separator%2Cdiverter%29.TRS1&_nkw=urine+%28separator%2Cdiverter%29&_sacat=0|separators/diverters sold on eBay]]. | There are [[http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=urine+diverter&rmvSB=true&_sop=12&_fspt=1&_mPrRngCbx=1&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xurine+%28separator%2Cdiverter%29.TRS1&_nkw=urine+%28separator%2Cdiverter%29&_sacat=0|separators/diverters sold on eBay]]. |
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