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Commercial composting toilets are a sit-to-pee design for both sexes. The urine diverson systems are designed to work when sitting and keeping urine out of the solids compost is critical to the operation of the toilet. | Commercial composting toilets are a sit-to-pee design for both sexes. The urine diverson systems are designed to work when sitting and keeping urine out of the solids compost is critical to the operation of the toilet. | ||
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+ | Calcium deposits (if any) on the diverter can be removed with [[http:// | ||
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- | ==== DIY bucket system ==== | + | ===== DIY bucket system |
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A simple composting toilet can be made with a bucket, seat, liner and absorbent media. | A simple composting toilet can be made with a bucket, seat, liner and absorbent media. | ||
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* will probably not qualify as [[toilet: | * will probably not qualify as [[toilet: | ||
- | === operation === | + | ==== operation |
**Before inital use** a layer of [[toilet: | **Before inital use** a layer of [[toilet: | ||
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**After pooping in the bucket** the deposit is covered with another layer of media. | **After pooping in the bucket** the deposit is covered with another layer of media. | ||
- | To **clean out the bucket**: remove any lid, tie off the bag or liner, and remove from the bucket. Toss in a dumpster as one would baby diapers or dog droppings. Install a new liner and bottom layer of media. | + | To **clean out the bucket**: remove any lid, tie off the bag or liner, and remove from the bucket. |
- | === bucket === | + | ==== bucket |
The bucket is an ordinary 5-gallon bucket, as one might find at a home improvement store, food prep area, or the side of the road in a ditch. | The bucket is an ordinary 5-gallon bucket, as one might find at a home improvement store, food prep area, or the side of the road in a ditch. | ||
- | For those with less space, there are reports that some 3.5 or 4 gallon buckets have the same top dimensions as the larger 5 gallon units.((http:// | + | For those with less space, there are reports that some 3.5 or 4 gallon buckets have the same top dimensions as the larger 5 gallon units.((https:// |
- | === seat/lid === | + | ==== seat/ |
- | One can use a normal lid over the bucket when not in use, but this precludes the attachment of a commercial lid (below). | + | A lid is required for a DIY composter as the bucket will hold the solid deposits rather than being emptied after every use. |
The most common commercial seat/lid the [[http:// | The most common commercial seat/lid the [[http:// |