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toilet:composting [2017/10/09 09:50]
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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://amzn.to/2CucLfc|Lime-a-way]].((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=28307&pid=360862#pid360862))
  
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-==== DIY ====+==== DIY bucket system ====
 [[http://amzn.to/2lCyGHT|{{ https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/417jm1vIlRL._AC_US160_.jpg}}]] [[http://amzn.to/2lCyGHT|{{ https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/417jm1vIlRL._AC_US160_.jpg}}]]
-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 bucket, seat, liner and absorbent media.  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 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 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).  Because it can be difficult to control urine flow while pooping it may be best to pee before pooping.   
-  * will probably not qualify as [[toilet:self_contained|self-contained]]+  * no agitation - deposits are simply covered.   
 +  * will probably not qualify as [[toilet:self_contained|self-contained]] if a Ranger is checking that.  
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 +=== operation === 
 + 
 +**Before inital use** a layer of [[toilet:composting#media|media]] goes in the bottom of the bucket;  this makes cleanup easier if the liner breaks.  Then a kitchen trash bag or other liner is placed in the bucket and a layer of media((an inch or so)) is added.   
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 +**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.  
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 +=== 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.  :-) 
 + 
 +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://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Thread-Smaller-bucket-for-Luggable-Loo-seat))  This might be important if you are planning to use a commercial seat/lid. 
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 + 
 +=== seat/lid === 
 + 
 +One can use a normal lid over the bucket when not in use, but this precludes the attachment of a commercial lid (below).  The rim is quite narrow and can be uncomfortable to sit on directly.  Because of this, some use a length of pool noodle split down the middle and pushed down on the rim. It has to be removed again to replace the lid.
  
-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 commercial seat/lid the [[http://amzn.to/2lCyGHT|Luggable Loo]].  It snaps onto the top rim like a bucket lid would.
  
 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.  
toilet/composting.txt · Last modified: 2022/08/17 16:12 by frater_secessus

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