The second and final video about our Air Head composting toilet. In this episode, we show how it is installed, how it works, and our thoughts about the unit.
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@zihrgotti7 жыл бұрын
Love the intro with the talking toilet...cracked me up!
@pyromaniac3546 жыл бұрын
That was some good shit aye?
@RobFomenko7 жыл бұрын
LOL... nice work ! Having pulled to holding tank systems off my last boat, a Endeavour 40, I feel your pain. I didn't install a composting toilet that time, putting in another holding tank on one and a Electrosan on the other, it was still a pain in the arse! Yea its mostly the hoses, even good ones stink after a while, and they are EXPENSIVE!! The Airhead would be my choice vs the natures head, but the C head is good too! Saves a lot of room and no more joker valves to replace! Just the fun part of dumping the tank.. You guys made it look fun !
@allenrees5958 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. We also have a composting head, and are generally very pleased with the results, but the tiny flies are problematic for us as well! There is no way, however, that I'd ever go back to the old Skipper and a holding tank! Zero smell, and a great system overall.
@ThroughthePortlight8 жыл бұрын
+Allen Rees Agreed, Allen!
@ccpperrett75225 жыл бұрын
We don't yet have a boat but there's always a need for alternative ways of dealing with POO! LOL! I thoroughly enjoyed your video. Ya'll did a great job of "handling" the subject with humor and good information. Thank you.❤🤗
@hakubaholiday90063 жыл бұрын
Love the talking toilet!! I've heard the flies can come from the brick. Some people microwave it first and others put in the freezer for 24 hours after buying. Both methods will kill the fly eggs.
@rwdyer22637 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for being so candid about a somewhat off-color topic! Very helpful and common sense info.
@wadeatteberry63775 жыл бұрын
The flys are from the eggs in the Coco. You can micro wave it to kill the eggs before you put H2o in.
@jodyssey99214 жыл бұрын
I was going to say the same thing. The bugs are already in it.
@sailingspokojny70149 жыл бұрын
Great video. Good information for anyone considering abandoning their holding tank. NICE trailer too. Good to see you back.
@ThroughthePortlight9 жыл бұрын
+Sailing Spokojny Thanks! Glad to hear you found it informative :)
@beachbum3339 жыл бұрын
thanks for the great information and your opinion of the product.
@ThroughthePortlight9 жыл бұрын
+Gary Burt You're welcome, Gary! We're glad you enjoyed it :)
@LauraPerez-nh9zr6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for showing how it works, I had seen other videos but the only thing they said its quality, but it didn't explain how really works, Now I know what am i getting into
@benjamincage31784 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you made this video. This doesn't make any sense to me and won't ever be on our boat. What a mess!
@cwgoforth2 жыл бұрын
So glad I found your channel and this video. Just pulled the entire black water system on our Irwin Citation 34 and it was a horror show. Hoping to install an Airhead but the shipping delays right now are 19 weeks according to their website. Cheers
@jackriley59744 жыл бұрын
Apparently you used what is termed a bugle head screw to secure the unit at the overhead. A pan head or washer head screw is a better choice as over tightening a bugle head can break plastic especially near its edge. Nice boat!
@Berean-rf6me8 жыл бұрын
The flies come from the coco brick. Used to get them when I used coco brick for substrate in a gecko terrarium.
@johnwang99145 жыл бұрын
I've heard that some people microwave the coco brick for a couple of minutes to kill any fly eggs. I've also heard people put some moth balls in to discourage insects.
@W4ABN9 жыл бұрын
Good info. I went with a right angled fan fitting too that made it easier to route the hose out of the way of any users. Still haven't used mine yet but it's ready now. :-)
@ThroughthePortlight9 жыл бұрын
+W4ABN Good to hear it's ready to use - hope you enjoy it! :) If you have any questions, feel free to ask... we aren't experts, but have been using the Air Head for a while :)
@CindyHouck8 жыл бұрын
Good video! Thanks. Poor sheep. I guess there isn't room on the boat for them, so you have to store them in the toilet.
@ROY-COLLEY9 жыл бұрын
Great every morning I start my day off looking at the boating vids . Then every evening I settle down with a nice snack and a cup of tea ,only to fined we this evening are talking about bodily functions and a load of POOOWWWW . All of a suddenly this Mars Bar has lost all its appeal . :-) lol I guess you have to be a bloody good shot to get to hit them 2 little holes :-)
@ThroughthePortlight9 жыл бұрын
+Roy Colley Hahahaha, sorry to have ruined your Mars bar snack :P The bowl is designed to take the liquids to the liquid tank, unless the angle is not right...
@lifeislikesailing9 жыл бұрын
lots of good info on the composting toilet, thanks for that! :)
@ThroughthePortlight9 жыл бұрын
+LifeisLikeSailing - Vancouver, BC You're welcome, Alfy! :D We're glad you thought so!
@usa-uj5mw8 жыл бұрын
Welldone! First class video.
@ThroughthePortlight8 жыл бұрын
+Mike Thank you Mike! We are glad you enjoyed watching it!
@retiredairman84525 жыл бұрын
The barn animal noises😂🤣😂🤣😂
@douglastate98299 жыл бұрын
Great video guys! We have 2 Natures Head on our WS42 and love them. The Airhead is a fine unit, too. We notice the tendency of urine to migrate towards the solids hatch regardless of pitch. We solved the issue by putting a scrunched up paper towel in the solids shoot. The paper towel catches and absorbs the stray or errant pee. Could chat ad nauseum about the benefits of composting marine heads, but that might poop some out! Let's chat sometime about tricks of GO. Doug from WS42 Harmony
@ThroughthePortlight9 жыл бұрын
+Douglas Tate Hi Doug! Thanks for the suggestion. How often do you have to take out that paper towel? Is that something that you put in the solids chute every time?
@douglastate98299 жыл бұрын
+Through the Portlight The paper towel trick is used each time one deposits liquid and it is NOT put into the solids base. Each user puts the paper towel and any toilet paper into a bag for disposal. The paper towel trick is helpful for those with poor aim or for a flow too forceful for the baffle to handle. Another important point is that we do not use coffee filters, as we find the solid deposit goes through the "chute" just fine without any need for a coffee filter. All toilet paper is again put into a bag for disposal by the user. Not having extra paper (filters or TP) helps extend the time between empties. We clean our unit (bowl, seat, and liquid ports) with white vinegar. We find the vinegar cleans "everything" quite well. We also spritz vinegar into the liquid ports to eliminate odors and stains. The two of us can usually get 4 days usage with the pee bottle, although I would probably dump it after 3 days to keep it manageable. After about 2 seasons of usage, we have averaged about 5 weeks between empties of the solids. Now, we don't live aboard like you, but Harmony is on a mooring and we are exclusively on-board users (i.e. we do our P & P's on board). Love to talk more on this so that you can do other videos to help promote marine composting toilets. Lets email - I have Curtis's email and I will have him share mine with you. Doug on WS42 Harmony
@GrandpaHerman15 жыл бұрын
That intro. I subscribed.
@lyricaltraveller5 жыл бұрын
You always want to use distilled water when hydrating the coconut husk as any other water like tap water will induce bacterial growth.
@eadgbefreak4 жыл бұрын
Outtakes...lol! Good job!
@michaeldes18006 жыл бұрын
I count stop stareing at her anchor necklace. Very pretty.
@mikeroberts7863 жыл бұрын
What a nice couple.
@thegirlsmom5115 жыл бұрын
Great video!!
@chasemixon63279 жыл бұрын
Just found you guys today and watched all your vids! Really cool to find other people doing what I want to do! Currently the admiral isn't wanting to live aboard , but maybe I can get her excited, I was going to say they (The Flies) are probably in the coconut husk, but looks like you already figured that out, and they are probably responsible for what is breaking down the pooh! :)
@ThroughthePortlight9 жыл бұрын
+Chase Mixon Hey Chase, we are really glad you enjoyed them! :) Yes, we found out that the flies are indeed from the coconut husk, but have noticed that as the temperatures have been getting lower, they seemed to have disappeared. Thanks for watching!
@larryschmitz42815 жыл бұрын
Thanks for keeping the comments open. I've a question that I've had problems asking. I promise to keep it clean as possible. Since our family has issues with #2, I was wondering how a compost toilet would work with our family issues. Sorry, but how well does it work with someone that usually has the runs when their #2 is runny or mostly watery?? I understand the composting toilet works best when the liquids are kept separate.
@LaurelHill20243 жыл бұрын
good video. thanks for the info! Might try using less water when breaking up your core.
@snakeplisken42786 жыл бұрын
C-Head is another option and easier to clean
@dawntreader70799 жыл бұрын
hi guys- just a little boatyard tip- when you cut fiberglass it heats up enough to melt (that's why it smells like wet fiberglass when it is getting hot) and it gets gummy enough to burn out your drill/hole saw set up. by keeping it wet as you cut you'll be able keep the glass solid and use the hole saw with no damage to your drill.
@ThroughthePortlight9 жыл бұрын
+dawntreader70 That's good advice - thanks for the tip... hopefully we won't be making any more holes in the boat.
@johnwang99145 жыл бұрын
I would suggest the flanges over the hexbolt be just replace by hasps that clip it all down, it's just to hold the seat and trapdoor unit to the solids bucket.
@vincentmiceli25548 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this review. I am looking into a compost toilet for the same reasons you decided to eliminate the Jabsco, holding tank, etc. I was reading the info for Nature Head and was not aware Air Head was an option. I wish someone did a review for Nature Head akin to what you did for Air Head. And Hey, contact Air Head, they should compensate you for your endorsement. You have 3800 subscribers for pete's sakes. They should at least give you parts, coco bricks or something. (Although a chunk of moola every month would be nice).
@schmeggynz3 жыл бұрын
There are videos where people review the both
@john3Lee9 жыл бұрын
Interesting review...... The only thing i would suggest - The screws holding the white plastic cowling to the inside of the cabin... I think you ought to add some cup washers, as countersunk screws onto a flat surface is not best fixing solution... Best regards to you both..... (Thumbs up from me) :)
@ThroughthePortlight9 жыл бұрын
+john wheatley Thanks John... yeah, those must have been the only screws that size that we had eight of. :P One day, we will get some nicer ones to replace them with! :)
@john3Lee9 жыл бұрын
:)
@deanbarnes206 жыл бұрын
Re moisture in solids tank. Have you guys consider condensation? As you say, if it is a winter phenomenon then the warmer air in the tank due to bio activity (which is being replenished by the extraction fan) and colder ambient outside the tank may cause condensation to form on inside surfaces. Just a thought. We have a narrowboat in UK and condensation is is everywhere in the winter. Nice video by the way. Thanks for the info & insights on the Air Head.
@fishin4bogey9 жыл бұрын
Cool Video !!!! I want a toilet that makes goat noises when you flush it!! As for your bolt dillema. Look around for a good industrial bolt store...not your typical home improvement store...and they should be able to help you, provided the bolt is completely removable.
@ThroughthePortlight9 жыл бұрын
+Ken James Thanks, Ken! Yes, we would certainly find the proper bolts at a fastener place, but for now, it's closer to the bottom of our list than the top :P We thought we'd prefer a toilet that makes sheep noises when flushed, but then we realized it was a B-A-A-A-A-H-D idea!
@SadlerSadler9 жыл бұрын
Through the poolight . Ha ha. Think I need to see someone . Found 18 mins of poo talk very interesting. And all while also watching Canada in rugby World Cup. Good work guys!!
@ThroughthePortlight9 жыл бұрын
+Eric higgs Glad you enjoyed it! Through the Poolight... love it!
@TearDropTravels5 жыл бұрын
I notice your boats from Portland, Parkrose Hardware has those wing bolts you spoke of.
@davidsinclair1690 Жыл бұрын
Great, helpful video! Can you tell us where you got the Solar Vent? And do you think you could run it just with the solar vent, without separate power to the AirHead’s fan?
@stacey90037 жыл бұрын
Regarding the "tiny flies" that you've noticed, I wonder if it's from the coconut coir medium. The reason I consider this is that I use the same coconut coir medium in my turtle enclosure and have noticed tiny flies after 3-5 weeks. They're like little fruit flies/gnats and it doesn't matter how clean I keep the enclosure. Could it be that they exist in the brick and that moisture allows them to hatch and multiply to the point where they're noticeable? I wonder.
@Errol.C-nz6 жыл бұрын
A thought on the flies...they may well be laying eggs on the intake screen, & some dislodging & being sucked in with the air. research suggest's a heating system to keep solids about 50-60c can fully compost in 20-30 days...& plenty of drying fresh air
@laxmannate075 жыл бұрын
They are in the fiber brick
@Lancaster78 жыл бұрын
I like the composting toilet for simplicity and saving fresh water, but I have to say that the only way a holding tank smells is if it had no carbon filter installed or if it had one the tank was overfilled to the point that liquid reached the the filter and collapsed.
@ThroughthePortlight8 жыл бұрын
+bandolero515 Our holding tank was installed in 1974 and we don;t believe they installed any filters back then :P Cheers to those that have holding tanks with no odours :)
@TheWillfulWanderer8 жыл бұрын
Good job, Thanks
@insaynbcr9 жыл бұрын
Cool system. Where do you dump the tanks both when you are at dock, or off shore? Can you also reduce the odor more by adding some coconut husk activated charcoal?
@flacousa629 жыл бұрын
+Daniel Pearson the old fashion way corn husk
@ThroughthePortlight9 жыл бұрын
+insaynbcr Offshore (over three miles from land), the contents can be disposed of overboard. At the dock, the pee gets dumped in the toilet. The solids tank gets disposed of where diapers and pet waste goes. As far as odours, There normally isn't any odour from the Air Head.
@jamesleising95368 жыл бұрын
You might consider sawdust instead of Peat, if you want to avoid the tiny flies. Peat has a musky odor of its own that many people don't like. Whereas douglas fir or cedar saw dust is cheap and piney fresh!
@Maria-In-Motion Жыл бұрын
Where can we find the cedar saw dust? 😊
@Dr__Maxou2 жыл бұрын
Hello, Thanks for your video !! Can you tell what is your solar vent model ? Keep up !
@syexplorarconmigo88539 жыл бұрын
Pretty funny shit guys... 😜
@sailingeva30235 жыл бұрын
An amazingly detailed review of the Airhead. This is what my wife and I are going to purchase for our 30ft Tartan Sailboat. We are not liveaboards yet however, we do plan on becoming liveaboards within the next year. We just bought our boat and are wondering how to make the transition since she is not liveaboard friendly just yet. We need to install a shower and remove the black tank when we install this. We could really use some advise and well help to convert our boat to be a more liveaboard friendly boat. Could you guys assist us with this?
@ericsbrennan8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a great video. Love following your story. Got a question. #2 is not always solid (diarrhea). All the videos I have watched and no-one brings this up. 1. Does this introduce too much liquid into the solid container? You guys mention a coffee filter. Do you drop this into the solid part after use? Does it just break apart? 2. What and how do you clean the bowl when this happens. 3. Any extra precautions needed when a woman is on her period?
@morphling3375 жыл бұрын
You just add more dry material in that case. And it'll have to be changed out slightly sooner.
@AthelstanEngland3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info. So if you're not going into marinas... where can you dump the solids if it's not fully composted?
@ChristopherYoung59778 жыл бұрын
Great video! Questions: 1. I've heard that it is acceptable to pour the urine down the sink drain (and into the sea) because it is non toxic. Is this not allowed? 2. Do you really need the "coffee filters"? 3. Solar vents have the reputation of leaking. How has yours done?
@billfarmer83665 жыл бұрын
in US, 3 miles out from land you can dump it all. To be honest, I've been pissing off a boats side since I was a we tot.
@georgekatsinis52243 жыл бұрын
***a wee tot.
@verynearlyaboutsailing81148 жыл бұрын
Good video. I am seriously considering an Air Head rather than fitting a holding tank. We can get them in England, but they don't seem to be that popular yet. Here's a delicate question. A female cruising friend of mine is refusing to even consider this - saying that the 'separator' part will simply not work for women. Any comments on this that I can feed back to her? No graphic details please - I am English and we like to pretend that this sort of thing doesn't actually exist.
@ebcinmv77068 жыл бұрын
We have an Airhead as well, and it's design is actually most appropriate for the stream of a woman who is sitting. Liquids go right down the holes at the front of the bowl. You can tell, because there are small, telltale droplets that show you where the liquid has flowed. Hope that is sufficiently delicate for your British sensibilities.
@verynearlyaboutsailing81148 жыл бұрын
Eve Thank you. That was wonderfully put. I will pass the information on. The Airhead makes a lot of sense to me.
@asurf34319 жыл бұрын
the nats are from the Coco fiber. You might not get the same with peat moss
@ThroughthePortlight9 жыл бұрын
+A Surf THANK YOU!! When we read your comment, we thought "nah, couldn't be!", but then we googled it and sure enough, there it was! Thanks for informing us! :)
@pamelamolina56235 жыл бұрын
But peat moss is not sustainable. It is harvested from peat bogs that took thousands of years to form
@johnwang99145 жыл бұрын
@@pamelamolina5623 I've heard that there's a product made from old newspapers that's sold as peat moss replacements.
@ynot64735 жыл бұрын
micro wave it? it would kill the flies.
@klausbrinck21375 жыл бұрын
To my opinion, it doesn´t really matter if you have 2-3 miniscule flies flying around, when you know the reason why they are there! If the reason is poo, then, you think you were obliged to do something against it, and if the reason isn´t poo, then it is socialy much more accepted... This is simply a case of bad PR of cocos-composting-toillets, cause if everybody knew that cocos contains fly-eggs, nobody would care, but sadly, most people tend to believe, that it is because of the poo...
@sailingtheworld20218 жыл бұрын
next time you are using a hole saw, such as you did for the vent for your toilet. Use a screw driver to clean it out regularly during drilling especially through a thick deck like yours. This would greatly reduce the stress on your drill, and you would have likely not burnt it out
@niccat70519 жыл бұрын
You guys made that fun...you've obviously done the....are we farting yet part of the relationship 😂🙈, I'm not sure about carrying that thing around when your underway, could get slippery 😏
@ThroughthePortlight9 жыл бұрын
+NICCAT Haha well considering we found we could discuss any subject matter under the sun in the first week of knowing each other, poo isn't that much of a stretch :P
@NotMitch696 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making the video, but the “learning curve” seems crazy. I mean, you essentially uninstall the entire unit every few days when it fills. Then there’s a separate toilet paper bin, coffee filters, etc. My holding tank seems quaint by comparison, replace the joker valve every year and pumpout once every 3 months if I’m ashore.
@billfarmer83665 жыл бұрын
How do you keep water from the outside vent from draining down into the fan cutout & unit and further into the solid waste container? It appears this vent is flat and flush to the deck topside, which is a means for water to enter, interested if there is a check valve or other means to prevent this from happening? The "no see'um" flies, just like weevils in grain, the eggs are in hibernation awaiting the right conditions to hatch, your little moist, o2 rich environment may work just fine. As for who is peeing in the compost, I'll give you two guesses and the first one doesn't count. Have a great day.
@fxpthl8 жыл бұрын
Not being familiar with this newer technology, I found your your explanation very good for just how this system works. You did not mention what is done with the liquids & solids. Also, how much does the unit weigh when full?
@WakeforMe9 жыл бұрын
Those flies sound remarkably like goats! This episode reminds me of the 'Scrubs' episode - it's all about the poo.
@ThroughthePortlight9 жыл бұрын
+Wake for Me Ewe think so? We think they sound more like sheep. ;)
@timlamarre86807 жыл бұрын
So, you empty it every two weeks. Do you dump it into a plastic bag and then that goes into a dumpster? Is it funky as hell when you dump it? (i.e. are your neighbors aware of what you are doing?) Don't large coffee filters clog crank? I am guessing that the soupiness in winter was a result of condensation--vapor from the composting condensing on cold sides of toilet. Thank you for sharing this. I am thinking about getting one as my holding tank takes up a vital spot where my water maker could go.
@theislandpackrat9 жыл бұрын
Could they be fruit flies, this time of year? Nice video very well done! But I'll still stick with my Lavac and fiberglass holding tank. the problem with most tanks is people have to small of vents, don't you wonder why they don't have a 5/8 or 3/4 hose on the air head. What happened to the end clips you started out with of scenic areas? loved seeing those.
@ThroughthePortlight9 жыл бұрын
+theislandpackrat Thanks for the comment! :) We have researched flies and coconut coir, thanks to what +A Surf had mentioned, and found that there can indeed be flies in the coconut husk! Who knew? We aren't knocking holding tanks and marine heads - just didn't like the system on our boat. Yes, good point about the size of vents being too small on most boats! As for the scenic clips, we have decided that the video was quite long enough, especially with the outtakes. We will definitely still include scenic clips in future videos, but will sometimes put outtakes in instead :) Good to hear that you enjoy those clips!
@Buck19548 жыл бұрын
I can't wrap my mind around this. It's like going back to the old Poo buckets under the bed.
@Blahabc1232 жыл бұрын
Where do you dispose off the waste? Does the poop and piss smell get out from the toilet and into your property?
@Stretcher19745 жыл бұрын
Nice video on an awkward natural nature. But would it not be easier to get 3 miles from shore and dump?
@jcelizabeth8 жыл бұрын
Do you have to let the coconut core dry before you put it in the Air Head... after you hydrate it.. i see it is a little damp due to hydrating it.. so i have to wonder if it is better to let it dry before putting it in. Thank you kindly for the video, stay safe and keep enjoying the dream.
@ebcinmv77068 жыл бұрын
It is typically slightly moist. Dryness at the outset will depend on how much water you put in. I'd suggest erring on the dry side, because too wet results in poor composting and bad smells.
@erikjohnson14822 жыл бұрын
what about TP??? does that go in the airhead or do you bag-n-tag that separate?
@sammaniscalco4463 жыл бұрын
Is it legal to dump your Pee bucket in the water? Or do you use a larger holding container until you get back to Land?
@sammaniscalco4463 жыл бұрын
If you are Not at Port when you need to empty the Tank What do you put the Compost in until you you get back to Port?
@DASRAY7 жыл бұрын
Natural condensation is a problem in cooler wetter climates, try breaking up coco coir as usual then drying it out in a ventilated bucket in the sun for several days, this should help with the gnats too, turn your handle several times every time you go!
@svargo19128 жыл бұрын
how long does it take to empty the head? where do you empty it at when at a marina? seems a bit more trouble than other heads. How about on long sails? is it large enough to take care of things?
@olumjumi9 жыл бұрын
I guess the toilet paper is put into a airtight garbage can and you dispose of that along with the solids in a plastic bag and into the marina garbage. Many cruisers do this because paper is a real problem with septic systems. My question is if there are any regulations about disposing of human waste into the city garbage system? You mentioned having a second solids container with a lid, to properly compost the solids.
@ThroughthePortlight9 жыл бұрын
+David Richards Hello David, A second solids container would be ideal if there was enough space to store a second solids container on board. Every city has its own regulations, it seems, after doing a lot of research, that it would go where diapers and pet waste go. There does seem to be a bit of a grey area for partially composted waste.
@kareykumli34586 жыл бұрын
Luckily a park near me has a composting potty, so there it goes and I have an excuse for a hike also.
@thegingerbusadventures576 жыл бұрын
What do you “doo” with tp?
@robertscott51249 жыл бұрын
Planning on getting a sailboat. I have been watching Curtis then you guys appeared as dinner guests so I subscribed to your channel. Learning a lot from both. Thanks. One questIon, how often do you have to change out the solids?
@ThroughthePortlight9 жыл бұрын
+Robert Scott Hello Robert! We are glad you subscribed... welcome to our channel! We change out the solids every three to four weeks, depending on usage.
@CPTCleoTorris Жыл бұрын
How would empty at anchor or underway?
@1timby7 жыл бұрын
Seems like a lot of effort to empty. So I have to wonder about you saying that you have to have coffee filters to go. Isn't that an additional cost? What about TP and how it's handled by the comp[osting toilet? Thanks
@mosbysmen7 жыл бұрын
are you putting toilet paper in the tank ?
@jessef73277 жыл бұрын
Hello! and Thanks for the in-depth video. I was wondering if you still use the head for showering and if so does the moisture from the shower affect the composting toilet in any way??
@ThroughthePortlight5 жыл бұрын
Very good question, Jesse. Sorry about replying a year later! We do not (did not) shower in the Westsail, so I couldn't answer that. We now are on a different boat with a different composting toilet and we do sometimes shower in the boat but our head is not a 'wet' head on this boat.
@jeanettesharrow41015 жыл бұрын
What system did you switch to and why?
@markhoffman22376 жыл бұрын
Do you ever worry about dropping part of the composting head overboard when you're emptying "the matter" offshore? Or is it something you can easily hang onto when you're doing that part of this messy business?
@jimbospics9 жыл бұрын
I think we are all looking forward to the missing answers to the questions of , Paper, Poo and Pee The three P's So where do you put them? Im guessing the Pee ends up in the Marina toilets... but the rest?? PPP ? Great Vids Guys :)
@ThroughthePortlight9 жыл бұрын
+James Bell Hi James, and thanks for the comment! Yes, the pee ends up in the toilet. The paper and poo get emptied and disposed of in the same manner that soiled diapers and pet waste gets disposed of. :)
@doedsstierna3 жыл бұрын
I'm thinking of getting one but I'm confused over two things. First, where do you empty it? Second, is there not an old fashioned outhouse smell coming out the vent on deck?
@MooreDoing3 жыл бұрын
I'm a camper van guy but that doesn't matter in this case. Most people just toss the used material into a garbage bag and toss it in the bin. You should not use human waste in an edible garden. The only smells you should get it an earthy, dirt smell depending on the medium you use. If you smell anything other than that, something is wrong.
@hpeterson105798 жыл бұрын
She's cute and great review thanks
@volb98174 жыл бұрын
I wonder why no one ever reviews the C-head composting toilette?...
@fishin4bogey7 жыл бұрын
Where did you guys disappear to??? Haven't seen anything from you or Curtis in a long time. Hope all is well.
@schmeggynz3 жыл бұрын
Do you put toilet paper in there as well?
@mjunk56094 жыл бұрын
Did you ever figure out the moisture problem?
@cpoul5 жыл бұрын
So much more complicated than a sawdust bucket toilet.
@abbytimm95038 жыл бұрын
could you throw it in a dumpster? could throw the content of any compost toilet into a dumpster if you did not have access to a compost?
@williamklein67498 жыл бұрын
In most areas in the states it's illegal to dump in the dumpster. You'd think if you can put a diaper in the dumpster you'd be OK, but no. Getting rid of the solids is a problem with these.
@AMGmagazine6 жыл бұрын
Wow!
@lunastarr62778 жыл бұрын
lol you guys are funny
@onedrop76 жыл бұрын
Do you seriously have to remove the entire toilet from the boat to empty the solids? I've not seen anyone else saying this. Thanks.
@debbykellis11226 жыл бұрын
you can leave the liquids and bowl behind and just take the solids component - but then you have to reassemble it down below...
@carolynrose7535 жыл бұрын
Maybe your little solar panel was lacking in power with a lack of sunshine so not getting the drying required
@carolynrose7535 жыл бұрын
Would dry sawdust work?
@santakart9 жыл бұрын
When you empty your toilet where do you empty it at? What do you do with it?
@ThroughthePortlight9 жыл бұрын
+santakart We dispose of the contents in the same manner that soiled diapers and pet waste gets disposed of. :)
@shawnhambright74718 жыл бұрын
Do you just use the space where the storage tank was as storage?
@ThroughthePortlight8 жыл бұрын
+Shawn Hambright Hello Shawn. We could have, but we ended up lowering the v-berth, which made the space where the holding tank was, quite a bit smaller. Also, our mattress is quite thick (and comfortable) and getting to that space would involve lifting the 100% natural latex (rubber) mattress. :)
@timparker9098 жыл бұрын
where do you dispose of the com post at the marina and at sea
@ThroughthePortlight8 жыл бұрын
+tim parker Hi Tim, With regular use, the waste doesn't get the chance to become fully composted, but it gets close. We dispose of it in the same place as soiled diapers and pet waste :P At sea, if you were not near shore, you can dispose of it overboard.
@lyannetteandeddie9229 жыл бұрын
what about liquids container ? 2-3 weeks to empty ?
@ThroughthePortlight9 жыл бұрын
+Edijs Gribusts Not quite, Edijs. We had mentioned that we empty the liquids container about every 1-2 days if we are home and not using the marina.
@fugitivetattoo7 жыл бұрын
How are you guys? Still living aboard?
@ROY-COLLEY9 жыл бұрын
Can I ask what you do with it after ? my mined is working over time , May I guess ? Muesli ! :-) I guess you could go into partnership with Curtis .