Easiest Off-Grid Toilet? | Burning Our Poop!

[@AmbitionStrikes]

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[@guytech7310]

Maybe I am odd, but why not a regular flush toilet & septic system? That's pretty much how ~95% of americans deal with it.

[@AmbitionStrikes]

@@guytech7310 that requires a lot more time and infrastructure to install. We simply ran out of time before winter. So far the incinerator is working great for us!

[@guytech7310]

@@AmbitionStrikes OK. Hopefully a regular flush toilet for 2023! Happy Holidays!

[@deansmith2389]

I missed it, but what do you do for water source?

[@deansmith2389]

Did you drill a well?

[@selador11]

The smell is a little strange, but you'll get used to it. You won't want to run it while anyone is on the deck. You can use it twice, before you burn. And mine never smelled between times, even with a previous load waiting. You can make your own liner papers. (You'll go through your 1000, sooner than you might expect.) Get some baking parchment paper. Unfold one of the current liners and use it as a pattern. It's as simple as cutting the parchment paper to size, and folding it. Saved me tons of money!

[@BrianEltherington]

Wonder if you could stretch it a little further and burn every turd time?🤣

[@novelettemorgan128]

Do you pee in it too?

[@insaynbcr]

What is the actual purpose of the paper? Is it to help combustion to start, or just keep the bowl clean for less bacteria buildup?

[@selador11]

@@novelettemorgan128 I don't.

[@selador11]

@@insaynbcr It 'encapsulates' the waste. Otherwise, good luck keeping it clean...

[@ComteSt.Germain]

Rachet strapping the port-o-potty to the back of the Jeep was ingenious and hilarious. Outstanding...Poo on a sled! 🤣😂🤣

[@burningsporkdeath]

So I have spent the last 30 years of my life working in remote and weird locations in the mining industry. Hands down the best toilet solution I have come across was incinerating toilets at an underground mine in Colorado, they were on a timer and we would burn them off between shifts. Worst solution was a composting toilet that liked to boil over and flood the area with raw sewage.

[@AcesDman7]

YUCK 🤮

[@freddyfourfingerz9126]

If you have the electricity to run them, they are the future. Maybe when the price comes down more and more off grid homes will have them.

[@davidbea3711]

mmm.. . sounds t a s t y

[@TheBobdelicous]

the use of words "boil over" made me giggle

[@benjurqunov]

Mine is about 30 years old. "Incinolet" brand. It's expensive to operate. The paper liners and electricity. About one kWh per 'flush' adds up fast. The wife uses it. I just use the oldfashion outhouse.

[@martygrove3986]

I've been trying to imagine how you would even construct a functional septic system on the side of a mountain. The incinerating toilet is a simple and brilliant solution for everyday life. You've installed plenty of electrical power. The $5k price tag is a bargain compared to the cost of installing an expensive sewer system. Plus, septic system design in a fractured rocky hillside environment that is frozen in the winter is difficult. Great move!

[@tbeckley10]

More then likely would be a spray system on a timer. Drop in the tanks and it pumps to a spray head. Pretty simple install but expensive

[@adriennemassey-hellard9224]

Throw the ashes in the woods, not a garbage bin! Loved this episode - thank you!

[@mrfarmer532]

I’m so happy that you’ve gone in depth into the waste subject. 🎊 A warm place to defecate is essential to an off grid home. Congratulations 🎈 😊

[@dscottpeterson6653]

I am getting an EcoFlow RIVER 2 Max Kit for Christmas with the solar panels. I just wanted a small unit to play with after hearing about your experiences. I really enjoy living your life off grid with you. Thanks for including all of us.

[@AmbitionStrikes]

We hope you get lots of use out of it!

[@michaelsmith7425]

I actually sent the videos of a guy who used the Ecoflow units to run his Furnace in a power outage to my a/c people. Still awaiting a reply but to be able to switch on the blower and the motherboard and save the pipes from freezing would be a huge relief.

[@hillarywright7965]

Love that toilet! So cool! What happens to liquid waste? The pipes outside aren't too bad. Just cover it with a potted tree. 🌳

[@deartori]

Glad you asked cuz I thought I was crazy having the same question.

[@carloslemos6919]

I think it just evaporate as it heats up

[@ZWill07]

It boils off into the vent pipe

[@AnvilCreekLodge]

We try to put liquid waste in a separate waste stream. Of course we will need a more elegant solution before paying customers come.

[@ramdslpwr]

Highly impressed. I've looked at these over the last year and have been very curious how well they work. Good job at making even #2 interesting...

[@tujuprojects]

But how does it work? How it burns it with electricity?

[@billbutler2446]

snowverlandering the port-o-potty down the driveway is one of the most awesome things I've seen lately.

[@freddien7]

Love how you dont shy away from any subject, and now have given others ideas on a good system, and make it fun at the same time, Thanks from UK x x.

[@johnnyrocker73]

I love that you discuss real issues that you face and don’t try to make everything seem wonderful. Thanks for another great video!

[@ducatijohn-1422]

Great video about a common problem but rarely discussed. You have done a real service for the off grid and off plumbing folks. Thank you.

[@bcadventurz]

my favorite part was watching the Jeep drive as I own a 2000 Cherokee and love it. $5000 for a toilet is pricey, but if you factor in the cost in time and labor for a septic system, it is probably cost effective. Water use with a "real toilet" is another factor for you guys. Appreciate the content of your videos as my wife and I are looking to do something similar in TN in the future.

[@vner]

This type of toilet is wery common here in Norway. Mostly in cabins, but also in homes. You can buy it with 220v or propan gaz burner. Easy and clean, and the waste will be great to use in the garden ;) And you can still use it when it's burning. :)

[@kennethgibbons366]

This has been really interesting! I have heard a lot of people talking about these incinerating toilets but this is the first time I have seen a detailed description on how it installs and operates. Of course with you two the added humor makes it even more enjoyable! I wish you both well and a really enjoyable Christmas 😀

[@LaureReminick]

You guys NEVER run dry on ideas! Great job, as usual.

[@thelonetenor1956]

You guys are the "model" of practicality! We "city-folk" who do not experience camper life, are just so comfortable in our plumbed bathrooms that we never consider the various details of waste disposal. I was almost reluctant to watchthe video, but you dealt with it very straight-forwardly and practically. Congratulations on a wonderful solution to a complex problem !! Happy holidays to you both !

[@roxannabloom1540]

I love the track truck! That toilet is pretty cool. I'm so glad it's solved a big problem for you guys. The totally awesome thing is the no smell. Millions of homes in America could use that feature lol

[@greenbimoon]

On my off grid property I built a compost toilet, it only smells of pine from the saw dust I use. My solar isn't large enough for me to blow 2kw every time I take a dump. Also in Sweden where I live my winter solar time is rather minimal, but I make enough to get by. I'd also just feed ya trees outside with the ash and not send it to land fill. But enjoying ya adventures and look avidly forward to every episode. All the best mates.

[@Glomly]

2kw/h. So if it works for 30 mins it's 1kw total, plus you only run it once a day, you can take up to 2-3 average dumps without burning.

[@vernsredneckadventures3507]

I was waiting for this video! My family camp is off grid on an island, no power, and we used to have a propane burner toilet, but have since gone to compost, for ease of use for off grid. Love the fact that there is an electric option now!

[@WingAddict]

I also have an off grid family island. Planning to install the propane version of this toilet. Mine is in the 1000 islands where is yours?

[@WetCoaster]

20 years ago, I was in a work camp north of the Arctic Circle where we had multiple units. I don't know what was worse when opening the door outside. The -45 degree temps or the smoke wrapping around into your face. I will never forget the smell.

[@raymacdhomhnuill8018]

I worked for over 20 years at facilities all over Alaska where we had these installed, and id have to say, if the smoke was wrapping around into your face when you opend the door, i would suspect they didnt have the exhaust chimney high enough.

[@roberthowell8303]

Holy s--t. What a fun episode. After the finish off of your shop I was wondering about plumbing for a toilet. Question answered. It will be interesting to see how this solution holds up. Keep up the great work, always look forward to Sundays with the Riley's.

[@13Foxtrot86]

I can't believe I actually got excited about the ash reveal 😂 and I spent 30 minutes watching a video about a toilet. Really glad for you guys to be able to do your business so comfortably now!

[@chuck5658]

Riley has the most beautiful assistant of these channels. You guys are killing it.

[@johnw3724]

I think that is selling Courtney short.....

[@daveduncan2748]

Perhaps Riley is "the assistant!" Actually, I think they embody an excellent partnership. Each has their strengths.

[@chuck5658]

Yep, your probably right. The make a great team

[@stevecurtiss46]

Love your electric toilet but I am concerned the snow slide from the roof may rip the stack off. Possibly you could make a little metal roof above the stack supported from the deck. Keep on kepping on Riely and Courtney.

[@fitch8363]

Had no idea such a thing existed. Thanks for the classy presentation. Well done.

[@ronblack7870]

your cinderella toilet is made in norway and lists now for 3900 in us . the made in usa incinolet is 2400 for equivalent. so there are choices out there. they all use a paper liner as well.

[@studiokristi]

Thank you!

[@erikroos9593]

Thats correct, but the Incinolet has a design that goes back to the late 50´s, Cinderella is a more updated, modern incineration toilet. More for the 21st century ;)

[@stevenmclaughlin2138]

Worked out that you can stand on your new deck to do all the toilet venting apparatus... well done C & R!

[@lucyl2770]

I am SOOO glad y’all have this channel!! Both of you are so funny and your humor just makes my day. Thank you!! More videos, please!!

[@MrSupernova111]

I really enjoyed this episode! I can't believe how far your home has come! I remember when you guys were still putting the walls together. Very impressive and you two make an amazing couple!

[@Ocean-blue]

I am currently considering buying this toilet. Your review was really helpful. Thank you.

[@i4647]

Proud of how well you all did this episode - just enough humor, but also a real and practical take on how to make life work the way you are doing it. Tons of respect!

[@donalddodson7365]

Looks like a great improvement. I wish we had a hidden camera video of the hiker who stumbles across your rental toilet and tries to use it ... That ash would seem recyclable, too, like fire place ash. Long as you are not eating lots of "heavy metals" and such. (I remember when I came back from a year in Vietnam, I marveled at using a "real toilet" again, the sound of flushing, the magic of everything just disappearing rather than being burned. Small pleasures of life.)

[@paurano]

🤔The secret of your creativity has finally been revealed: sticking your tongue out every time it is necessary to set in motion both muscles and brain😉. Then the results are not long in coming: the snowverlander, the incinerator toilet, the super solar power plant, the workshop with the apartment above it, etc. etc.👍✌️👌🤝🥰

[@PeteGeniella]

I have 2 questions; can you use the toilet when it’s in a burn cycle? And what about urine? Very interesting video, thanks for the mature but fun handling of the uhhh topic

[@AmbitionStrikes]

Yes you can use it in the burn cycle and yes it handles urine.

[@TheRedmarlboroman]

I would like to ask the same question. I thought water and fire don’t mix. What happened when number one contained number two ?🤔🤔🤔 will the paper holds when it contained a lot of urine ?

[@larrybaker5113]

Great update . It was nice that you included the toilet lineup problems Riley needs to hookup with Duluth Trading Co and buy some Men's Longtail T Relaxed Fit Long Sleeve Henley T-Shirt To fix the “Plumber Butt”😂

[@garyfeltus9801]

That is quite A interesting system. Never seen one till now nor heard of one. The trip down the mountain with the old port a potty. That looked like fun. Great video as always.

[@sped1987]

I've seen many things on KZbin before but a modified Jeep with tank tracks with a full frozen shitter ratchet strapped to the back is a new one 😂🤣, thanks for the good ol chuckle 😁

[@arizray100]

You guys are the Gold standard of multiple categories. Who would've thought I'd spend close to a half hour watching something about doo doo. Way more fun than watching the doo doo on TV, haha Best to you both!

[@kevinmills5293]

Ain’t that the truth!

[@rgbuckl]

I couldn't agree more---absolutely the best all around!

[@The_Beast_666]

@Ray Reeves AFUCKINGMEN DUDE! IKR!

[@DanielDuffySan]

I applaud your bravery showing the dookie pit. As an RV'er who's always had to deal with traditional black water tanks, something I've never given thought to before was the output of an incineration toilet but now we know! Great investment. :)

[@kimmclaughlin7752]

You should contact the toilet manufacturer and see if they would give you some type of rebate back on your purchase. I would bet that your video would be more informative and entertaining than anything they would have in their advertising. Great job! As usual, the best show on Sunday morning.

[@garysuderman174]

After watching that outhouse move down a Mountain, I have to say you guys are number 1 in the number 2 business

[@Samtzu]

I'll bet your inbox was full to the brim with all these people asking you, over and over, for a video about you excretory practices, so you guys took the time to squeeze one out ..... although you probably sat down for a long, hard thought about it.... We're all glad that you finally cleared the air over this.... (I'm here all week, folks!!)

[@tehNashty]

I never thought I would see a crappy video from these two. When you're wrong, you're wrong. I woke up today with cramps, rolling sweat, nausea and disorientation very similar to food poisoning. Luckily I have a waste paper basket right next to the commode. I can't stress enough how fortuitous that was. Seems pretty serendipitous to come back to bed after that and see this video! This has been the best crappy video ever!

[@gregwarren7746]

Hey guys, I think this is super cool (well probably very hot to completely get rid of the waste) but a super cool idea. And looks really efficient and NO SMELL is the best of all. The other great thing is no plumbing to block or freeze. Like to said this has so many geat applications. Congratulations on a simple solution!!!

[@Stuart_Johnson_Solutions]

Superb video, really pleased you went into such detail and answered pretty much all the questions that would have come up.

[@Mounty621]

I love the incinerator toilet! ACE Septic was a champ for us. They kept us in a clean porta-potty during our entire build. We have fond memories of good ole #1197 porta potty! Great solution to get it back to them.

[@kurimusempai6395]

Hands-down one of the most informative and kool videos from you guys for being something that some might stigmatize when is all natural and normal. Thanks and keep going I love your videos and am always waiting for the next episode

[@The_Beast_666]

Dude I think you have been drinking too much Kool Aid. Time to cut back!

[@brentjohnson6654]

We use a incinerator Toilet on our lake cabin in northern Minnesota. It has worked good for us. There was smell associated with it when we first installed it. So you might make sure your stack is high enough to be carried away and not back down to the humans.

[@woodturner1954]

Towing an out house has to be the strangest thing thing I've ever seen. Well done and very useful video about subjects not very often spoken about. I'm beginning to wonder how this would do in an RV, power would be the main issue.

[@markmitchell457]

They are available for RVs, but require a lot of power so you have to make sure you have a 50 amp connection. They're a little expensive. If you use RV parks they will have permanent solutions installed, all you do is hook up your pipes, and pull the handle.

[@woodturner1954]

@@markmitchell457 Campgraounds, Fed and State Parks are hard to get into and probably will be for a while. For the last several years I been boon docking on BLM land. They mentioned a propane version being available. I'm just thinking of the future for this product.

[@lisv4140]

@@woodturner1954 There's a van tour on Jarrod Tocci's channel that has this toilet.

[@chasmarischen4459]

First time ever learning about an 'Incinerator toilet'. Probably the best practical video about them. The 'concept' is probably better than even traditional units. And the present cost of one is not honestly practical for most. So now it's; 'how to DIY one'. Lol Love the 'Track-Truck'.

[@johns6119]

The deer at the end was so excited to use the Porte potty, he was tired of going in the forest

[@dreamlinerkoa6438]

Necessity is the mother of invention 😂😂, best part is Riley doing the Spider-Man on the back of the porta-can 😂😂😂

[@ElijahPerrin80]

That road sure is looking good, this winter with all the snow and cold used to be more common so I hope you both can enjoy the quiet time together and catch up on some well deserved rest. Keep warm and watch for signs of hypothermia, tight boots and gloves are not good, keep the blood flowing and use layers. Puppies too. I look forward to a snow removal video and how you are doing with the cold. Cameras hate cold, dry rice and a ziplock after each cold use helps to reduce condensation.

[@68lehman]

Contrary to popular belief Riley, your SH*T don't stink! Great investment and upgrade. Take Care Guys, Tom

[@michelleN4865]

I think I’ve seen everything now 😂 well, until I watch your next video! I’ve been binge watching since I discovered your channel 😀

[@SurrenderNein]

...anyone else think the paper liner for that toilet looked like a really big coffee filter? I'm not proud of that observation by the way 😵‍💫

[@billrimmer5596]

U r just keeping it real😂😂

[@raymacdhomhnuill8018]

The liner IS an oversized wax lined coffee filter

[@juanitaespiricueta3863]

With the right equipment and a creative mind anything is possible, lol I'm so happy for y'all having an indoor toilet after so long.

[@douglascloud4484]

I wait all week see your videos Merry Christmas and another wonderful year, love you guys.

[@Sindrijo]

I live for a year in a house with one of these. Make sure you regularly empty the the ash-bowl, it can get quite bit messy if it's too full when you pull it out from under the unit. As the ash-fills up the incineration cycle gets less efficient and it will take longer and waste more energy. Another thing that can happen is if the ash-bowl is full is that the paper-liner with the waste doesn't want to fall down as easily, especially if it's only a nr-1 (too light too fall down) the most annoying part of this unit is that if the liner doesn't fall all the way down it get caught in the closing mechanism and just kind of hang there while it burns. Finally, the cycle takes a lot longer if there is a lot of fluid. Because of how it works it first has to boil off all fluids before any burning takes place. A lot of wattage can be saved by going NR-1 outside in nature, it's also totally fine because pee is sterile. Also as you've noticed it is not very quiet, which can be a bit annoying in the evenings or when someone uses it just before bedtime.

[@AmbitionStrikes]

Thanks for the tips!

[@RR-ss7dn]

My first time here. You guys are so entertaining. Loved the info on the toilet

[@flyinggyros9745]

Dealing with a crappie situation. You did that well. Alan

[@kennyroland9391]

I have often wondered about off grid toilets vs an outhouse. Thanks for sharing.

[@YoungbloodFamilyFarm]

What about the Pee? Does this get evaporated during the burn? Great video

[@AmbitionStrikes]

That is correct!

[@juliemckew1728]

I'm 60 and when I was a kid my farmer relatives had a fire toilet and I always thought it was cool, you could lift the lid just enough to see the flames. And yes as a kid you know you were going to look.lol

[@michelethomas9935]

What happens to the liquid pee? Probably the next most asked question is how do you do your laundry? Love watching your innovations and problem-solving. You two are fearless!

[@JerichoRally]

Probably just boils/evaporates during the incineration process.

[@rickkennerly2379]

Incenerator toilets were fairly popular when we were sailboat cruisers on the Chesapeake & in the Caribbean. I’d certainly consider one, now that wind & solar generation, management, & storage are so much better. Only complaint we heard was your neighbors thought it smelled like you’re burning a cheap cigar.

[@garethcoombes1695]

Hi can you put the Ash in the woods as burnt This would save on tip cost as well help the plants if you grow your own veg very good in compost.

[@NigelPrice]

Hi Guys, Really Like your Channel! Your current experiences really take me back. We built a remote off-grid weekender on 500-acre bush block in the 80's (all 12V solar). While we relied on a 240V generator for the build, maintenance is now done using battery power tools. Our grand kids are now getting old enough to enjoy it all :). Couple of things that I don't get: - 1) Disposal of wastewater. Go Septic! With that in mind, keep in mind your future "house with a view", Make sure your tank and absorption area will cover both the existing structure and the future "mansion with a view". For our build we used a temporary "long drop" that still functions as a second outdoor dunny. 2) Rainwater and snow capture. It's pretty easy to install gutters (with snow straps) and a rain tank. There are a lot of options out there, we use a couple of 15,000 litre poly tanks and leaf-proof gutter guards (these also help with snow shedding off the roof). 3) Looking after your mobile plant - Build a Shed!! While we don't get the snowfall you receive, we get a bit of snow in winter plus bushfires and UV in summer. We have all our plant undercover and protected from both. This has been a lifesaver in protecting our investments. See: - www.ranbuild.com.au/products/rural/

[@AnvilCreekLodge]

I have one of those units, but I haven’t set it up yet, we currently use a pit tank, that can hold a year’s worth, and has aeration to reduce smell. We intend to put in a septic or treatment plant before we start having paying customers.

[@Buck1954]

Can you not return the ash to the earth? I've never liked the composting toilet, but I would be for one of these.

[@RiahWillow]

We have been struggling with needing a solutions to add a bathroom to our deck. (I know who does that.) our deck is equal size to the entire bottom floor of our home so we are working on making it a 3 season porch. For parties we don’t want folks in and out of the house so we are adding a bathroom to the deck. We already added a sink but a sink can drain into the grass as it is just soap water. But a toilet was different. Thank you for such a wonderful video that explained ALL my questions. A+++++

[@michaelmiller1109]

I live in the city with all of the modern amenities but I think this toilet deserves a lot of credit. I would happily use it every day.

[@leeannfleener3713]

Don't put in trash can. The material would be a great for compost.

[@bussingwithbain]

Incinolet is great. Used to have them for workers to use on Florida interstate....

[@dantronics1682]

One more question, can it be used just after the first( previous) usage or do you have to wait for the incinerator light to go out?

[@AmbitionStrikes]

You can use it back to back even during a burn cycle.

[@bryancherry9253]

@@AmbitionStrikes seems like a scary and venerable position to be in; sitting...um...exposed on a furnace.

[@davek6630]

Get a bag of water softener salt, to thaw out the ports pot. On construction job sight here in Iowa, they just place salt pellets in the urinal. The pee mixes with the salt and keeps everything below from freezing.

[@JRS2248]

Very good! I always wondered how those things worked. I'm thinking of using one of those for an upstairs bathroom for guests. Thanks for sharing.

[@robertlewis4998]

Hi guys that’s what you call a mobile toilet power driven looked funny going through the winter wonderland,bet your glad the toilet is inside now no cold on the rear end never seen this type of toilet in the uk.wish you both a merry Christmas and a happy new year 🎉😊

[@machinist5828]

I always wondered how those things worked! Cheers Terry

[@stewarttate]

Guys, thank you for this useful information. I watch your channel for ideas to address issues that every remote, difficult-to-reach setting deals with. Hands down one of the best lower-cost, low-smell, remote-location solutions I've seen that the females in our family will accept. Your is a good near-term solution while other projects are being completed during the same period, given the upfront costs of a septic system vs. an incinerator toilet plus the near-term costs of two other projects. Available solar power compared to propane costs is the right direction. It would be amazing if the company improved the ash handling with a built-in "fireplace" ash vacuum. I handle the RV tanks for the family. There are good solutions for every problem if you search. I found a black & gray tank adapter that creates a high-pressure water jet from a garden hose. The clean water jet acts as a "no-power required" RV macerator that turns everything in the holding tanks into liquid. The combined fresh & waste liquid then travels at high pressure via a waste garden hose placed into a septic tank or sewer inlet. You can see when the black & gray tanks are emptied because the water jet adapter is clear. You allow the clean water to flow for a few mins to rinse waste tanks and garden hose. One of the best RV gadgets I've found. The incinerator information is useful, and the toilet sled was funny. Thank you for providing important, useful information creatively.

[@timothyrill3825]

This is a fun channel! I don't know how you survived. Happy to hear the good news. Have fun!

[@ohary1]

Probably not the best choice for a video during my lunch break, but I can relate to the pleasure of having a toilet. During the first summer of my log cabin build, the focus was on getting it weather tight, which we did by Labor day, but it meant sitting on a 5 gallon bucket in the woods (with the bottom cut out), and that got annoying when it got cold. So even though I wasn't able to connect my septic tank to the leach field, I finished my interior wastewater plumbing and poured 5 gallon buckets to flush. Never had to worry about the 1250 gal tank becoming full b/c we were only up there on weekends, and maybe only 10 gallons/wk. BTW, not sure about the regulations in Idaho, but here in NH, not only can you design your own septic, but you can install it too (as long as it is your domicile). I am a civil engineer, so I was already qualified to design it, but saved a ton of money on the install too. In total is cost me just over $3k back in 2011. I did have an excavator and skid steer onsite for the foundation, so that's when I also installed the tank and leach field.

[@ralphkearns7600]

Your videos are great and sometimes very fun to watch!!! Thank you and have a very Merry Christmas!!!

[@charlescrowder6075]

Very informative thank you guys I went to Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo class of 1983.

[@richardvalitalo3670]

Needs electricity but NO WATER! Good solution for your location & setup.

[@monsieurkeyboard]

This one was so much fun to watch. I have some friends that could drop some material in there to which the incineration process could not be enough! Can you use the ashes as a fertilizer?

[@raycheshire5581]

Trying really hard not to mark silly comments about skids and pooverlanders. Silliness aside, another wonderful video and it's great that you have the confidence to talk through some of the issues associated with off grid living. I had wondered if you could attach the exhaust stack to the vertical post on the deck but then Riley explained the three foot rule. Have yourselves a lovely week and have a merry Xmas.

[@JimP-z4k]

I think I remembered in one of your videos that Courtney thought about starting a garden in the spring time. I am just throwing this out there for the two of you. I don't know at all, but, what if you emptied the so called ash tray from the toilet, into the ground where you are planting, and tilled it into the ground. After all it is organic ashes, and all the bad stuff was cooked off, it might be kind of a fertilizer. Like I said don't know, just a thought. Maybe you could check my thought out. or now that I am at the end of this long paragraph just say this guy is crazy!!!!!!

[@jessesanchez9538]

Very cool toilet. Yall make living off grid, look easy. Love the video's.

[@alaskarainarts]

Very very interesting! I missed it that you haven't had the chance to install a septic system yet. I had an outhouse once and no running water at all for 2 years up in Fairbanks, so I feel your pain! But you found a great solution for "doin yer duty". Thanks for showing how it works; the banana was a great idea!

[@Fritz_Schlunder]

$5000 is definitely not cheap, but to put things in perspective, my dad recently had a septic system professionally installed, at an effectively ideal site (ex: warm dry ground with adequate percolation rates, situated well away from any water features of the property) and it cost around $19,000. It also took around 10 months. The local government arbitrarily squandered ~9 months before approving the permit, even though there was nothing about the site or process that would justify any delay at all (supposedly the local government just had some kind some kind of internal staffing issue, and they were totally not serious about getting things done). Once the permit was approved, the actual digging, bringing in the rock/gravel/tank/pipes, and the actual installation only took around two days. A couple more days were used early in the process for the original government required percolation test/trench, plus the government paperwork. If the government was not involved, the total process could have been completed in only two or three days. Government inefficiency substantially increases the cost of homes sold in the US, while substantially delaying most construction projects. Septic systems sometimes do require maintenance, and they sometimes break down altogether (ex: cracked tanks, clogged leach fields, clogged effluent drain filters, problems with local water contamination, root ingress, etc.). They can also vent nasty fumes. Additionally, many of them are designed to operate anaerobic (ex: bio-digestion without oxygen), which produces large amounts of methane (rather than CO2 and water, which are the normal decomposition products for aerobic [with oxygen] bio-digestion). The methane (CH4) is a much more potent greenhouse gas, compared to CO2. In other words, it is considerably more "environmentally friendly" (at least from a greenhouse gas perspective) to incinerate crap (and in many cases organic garbage in general), than it is to allow it to decompose by anaerobic digestion. Incinerating toilets are therefore technologically a relatively good idea. They do however need to make them much cheaper, and much more readily available. The ~2kWh per day or so energy consumption is non-negligible, but to put things in perspective, the average US household consumes on average around 30 kWh/day in electricity (while the average 2019 US per capita daily energy consumption is around 200-250 kWh of total energy per day, from all fuel and energy sources combined).

[@mikev9432]

Interesting concept using a electric toilet but must say very impressive watching the result. Much better in the long run as you don't have to empty septic tanks or anything to do with water. Good job thanks for sharing your new experience and having a indoor toilet.

[@jaquesaulait]

Really interesting, gracias amigos. In terms of saving energy, I wonder if there's a "halfway house" where the waste was heated to the point where it's completely dried out and just crumbles but could be put in the ground for plants for nutrients (or whatevs).

[@williamfranck8434]

I know it doesn't really mean much, but if I have to go through 2 walls like you did, I would use the long 1/4 inch drill bit first. That way I know exactly where the second hole needs to be cut. Most hole saws have a 1/4 inch pilot bit. Automatic alignment. Just keep the long bit that goes through both walls at the same time as straight and level as possible

[@vee950]

This a good investment i like that potty

[@jamesrose1191]

You were right as to how good this video was, but I think the road building was better. Keep up the great video. Also congrats on the good news about what’s coming in the future.

[@davidpatrick1813]

Back in the 1970s I was traveling across the country and stopped into a pub in New Mexico I think it was. They had a great very good live band, and much of their own music ... (oh that rational good music was made today) ... anyway, during the break one gent said into the microphone, "When we were kids living in the woods we found out the outhouse was too far away in the winter and too close in the summer," ... The things a guy remembers through life ... sheeee