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Post by haulierp on Jul 21, 2016 21:52:05 GMT
By the way the system I'm employing here, has been tried and tested and works. I refer you to this Facebook page. Compost toilets for boats and off grid living. I dont doubt it works but wonder at the advantage over an elsan on the canal system where there are plenty of disposal sites within cruising range? Only practical when your continuously moored ?
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Post by bills on Jul 21, 2016 21:52:17 GMT
Are there any composting loo afficionados who are also real ale drinkers or are the two hobbies mutually exclusive?
Edited to add and who are also not hermits...
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Post by haulierp on Jul 21, 2016 21:53:50 GMT
Are there any composting loo afficionados who are also real ale drinkers or are the two hobbies mutually exclusive? Got to be mutually exclusive Bill,surely ?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2016 22:22:17 GMT
I don't doubt it works, I am for reasons I don't quite understand interested in more grim aspect's of a composting loo. As I said, what happens if you have the shits? A thunderbox can be hosed down, a fixed macerating toilet cleaned with bucket and marigolds. What about a composting loo? Let's face it, in those situations waiting for the pub you are moored outside to open ain't gonna happen!! There is a name for that fascination which escapes me at the moment It's not something that usually gets my attention, I hate emptying the thunderbox, I try an avoid dealing with a blocked kahzee or drains at work. Picking up the dogs crap is a low point but must be done. It is very strange and out of character for me to take an interest in this subject
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Post by haulierp on Jul 21, 2016 22:28:35 GMT
There is a name for that fascination which escapes me at the moment It's not something that usually gets my attention, I hate emptying the thunderbox, I try an avoid dealing with a blocked kahzee or drains at work. Picking up the dogs crap is a low point but must be done. It is very strange and out of character for me to take an interest in this subject To be honest I had never considered it before and on what I have read here I still wouldn't. That said,its an option for those that want it and good luck to them. I do wonder about the history of them,were they ever particularly popular and for what reason ?
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Post by JohnV on Jul 21, 2016 22:39:16 GMT
I don't doubt it works, I am for reasons I don't quite understand interested in more grim aspect's of a composting loo. As I said, what happens if you have the shits? A thunderbox can be hosed down, a fixed macerating toilet cleaned with bucket and marigolds. What about a composting loo? Let's face it, in those situations waiting for the pub you are moored outside to open ain't gonna happen!! There is a name for that fascination which escapes me at the moment Coprophilia ?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2016 22:47:02 GMT
There is a name for that fascination which escapes me at the moment Coprophilia ? Copafeelawho?
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Post by haulierp on Jul 22, 2016 6:34:33 GMT
Spot on John,he is a striker with Chelsea
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Post by ammodels on Jul 22, 2016 17:08:47 GMT
will some fucker tell me please, does the shit stink or what???
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Post by peterboat on Jul 22, 2016 19:18:53 GMT
Right I will give you some answers dont know what has been going on but I couldnt see Kris's post earlier. 1 my loo has a auto cover that covers the shit!! 2 The paper goes in with the poo I use no sawdust 3 Mine has a fan and a flue which goes out of the side of the hull 4 My poo goes in a compost bin when its full worms love it 5 The pee can be poured on the grass it just makes it greener honest 6 My loo only gets emptied ever 3 months 7 flies because of the flap are rarely a problem but just use a fly spray!! I could not go back to a pump out or cassette had both and both have very problematic drawbacks Kris pm me your fone number and I will talk you through some mods by the way great job and it will work well and make your life easier
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Post by loafer on Jul 22, 2016 19:20:59 GMT
There is a name for that fascination which escapes me at the moment :) Coprophilia ? How did you know that, John?
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Post by loafer on Jul 22, 2016 19:22:38 GMT
Right I will give you some answers dont know what has been going on but I couldnt see Kris's post earlier. 1 my loo has a auto cover that covers the shit!! 2 The paper goes in with the poo I use no sawdust 3 Mine has a fan and a flue which goes out of the side of the hull 4 My poo goes in a compost bin when its full worms love it 5 The pee can be poured on the grass it just makes it greener honest 6 My loo only gets emptied ever 3 months 7 flies because of the flap are rarely a problem but just use a fly spray!! I could not go back to a pump out or cassette had both and both have very problematic drawbacks Kris pm me your fone number and I will talk you through some mods by the way great job and it will work well and make your life easierThat still doesn't really answer the big question, Pete! Does it stink, or wot?
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Post by peterboat on Jul 22, 2016 19:25:32 GMT
Right I will give you some answers dont know what has been going on but I couldnt see Kris's post earlier. 1 my loo has a auto cover that covers the shit!! 2 The paper goes in with the poo I use no sawdust 3 Mine has a fan and a flue which goes out of the side of the hull 4 My poo goes in a compost bin when its full worms love it 5 The pee can be poured on the grass it just makes it greener honest 6 My loo only gets emptied ever 3 months 7 flies because of the flap are rarely a problem but just use a fly spray!! I could not go back to a pump out or cassette had both and both have very problematic drawbacks Kris pm me your fone number and I will talk you through some mods by the way great job and it will work well and make your life easierThat still doesn't really answer the big question, Pete! Does it stink, or wot? No the fan and flu on mine mean that it runs at negative pressure, ask Foxy he used mine last weekend
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Post by loafer on Jul 22, 2016 19:33:22 GMT
I'm wondering why everyone doesn't have one. In our case, I'm guessing that major boat surgery would be necessary.
At the back of my mind though, I have a slight brain issue with poohing on sawdust and shutting a lid on it! I'm MUCH more comfortable doing my own pumpouts every month or two!
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Post by JohnV on Jul 22, 2016 19:34:51 GMT
How did you know that, John? a one time girlfriend persuaded me to buy her a pendant necklace she saw in a second hand shop. It was made from "polished coprolite" She never forgave me when I told her, much later, that she had a bit of fossilised dinosaur shit round her neck
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