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toilet:composting [2017/12/31 09:35] frater_secessus [liquids] |
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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:// |