What is Off Grid Toilet?
Usually any Toilet system will be connected to traditional Sewer/Water hookup system. But when these are not available then we call that toilet as Off Grid Toilet.
Why this Off Grid toilet is named as Dual purpose Off Grid Toilet?
Depends on water availability in any particular area, this toilet can be used as Traditional and Composting toilet.
How Off Grid Composting Toilet works?
If you’re averse to dealing with the unpleasant aspects of traditional toilets like seeing, smelling, or handling waste, then a composting toilet might be the perfect solution for you.
It’s incredibly straightforward to use and may make you forget about conventional toilets altogether. With two separate compartments—one for solid waste (poop) and another for liquid waste (urine)—the design ensures that waste remains separated and easy to manage.
Here’s how it works: After using the toilet, any waste deposited onto the toilet seat, including toilet paper, goes directly into a storage pipe typically 2 to 3 feet long. To minimize moisture and odors, it’s advisable to add lime or carbon-rich materials. Once the storage pipe reaches capacity, it can be emptied completely.
The next step involves transferring the contents of the storage pipe to a designated composting area. Here, the waste undergoes composting, aided by covering it thoroughly. The resulting compost can then be utilized as organic fertilizer for farming purposes, while urine can be applied directly to the soil to enhance its fertility in an environmentally friendly manner.
Why are we separating the solid waste from the liquid waste?
The fecal matter goes into the pipe and dries up fast because there is no urine in the pipe. And after each usage we should add lime or carbon rich products so that it evaporated the moisture and smell also doesn’t come.
Dry poop is Always a Good Poop.
Dry poop is your composting matter which yields you good crop.
What is the capacity of this latrine?
The pipe holding capacity will be depending on how many people are using the system.
Do you have to clean the latrine system after emptying?
Depends on you and you don’t have to wash it as we are using the paper to collect your solid waste each time you poop. The paper dropping inside the pipe storage to transfer into the composting area . And one more thing since it is compost and compost keeps composting. Trust me!
Design and Technical details?
What is the need when you have your Traditional toilets?
- They are more environmentally friendly.
- Rust Free structure.
- Very lightweight.
- Inbuilt storage for water so no need to maintain extra tank.
- Inbuilt Rain Water Harvesting Filter.
- Easy to install any places and in any weather conditions.
- Same toilet can be used as Traditional or Composting Toilet.
- Very economical.
- They require less water usage.
Is there any disadvantage of using this toilet?
- Disadvantages of a compost toilet include more maintenance than standard toilets.
- Improperly or poorly maintained systems can lead to odors, insects, and health hazards.
- These toilets usually require some type of power source, and the end product must also be removed.
- In addition, too much liquid can lead to slower decomposition.
With proper care and maintenance, a composting toilet can be a safe and cost-effective alternative to traditional flushing toilets.
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