If it is unprofitable to engage in the arrangement of a full-fledged sewerage or septic tank, a modern solution comes to the rescue - a portable dry closet. The principle of operation of such a device is quite simple, and it can be installed not only indoors, but also outdoors. If necessary, the unit can be transported with you in the car. In addition, it can save you from labor-intensive work.
How different portable toilets work
Biotoilets are self-contained free-standing toilet bowls, for the operation of which there is no need to connect them to communications or a sewerage system. You can use a portable dry closet almost anywhere where there are no appropriate amenities.
Waste inside is converted into a homogeneous mass, which is recycled and becomes environmentally friendly. In the process of functioning, biological substances are used by type:
- live bacteria;
- peat;
- sawdust.
Modern models offered by the market can be divided according to the principle of operation, according to which waste is processed. Such devices can be:
- chemical;
- biological;
- peaty;
- electric.
Composting portable dry closet can be considered the most environmentally friendly solution. It works on the principle of recycling waste using a peat mixture. She falls asleep at the bottom by means of a dispenser. The installation of such a device can be carried out in the house or on the street. In the first case, the room must be equipped with ventilation pipes.
Chemical and biological models
Chemical dry closets work on the principle of exposure to chemicals that destroy odors and microbes. These products are sold as liquid or granules. But an electric portable dry closet provides for the need to connect to the mains and works according to a more complex principle. Liquid and solid waste are separated from each other and redistributed to different compartments. Liquid enters the drain, which enters there through the tubes. As for solid waste, it is dried and compressed by a compressor.
Biological models are completely safe for the environment, because they process waste through microorganisms. The mixture that is obtained in the process can be used in the country as a fertilizer. The devices are compact devices that can be taken in a car to nature.
More details on how it works
The top of the toilet is a familiar toilet for the user. A tank can be located nearby, which holds from 15 to 20 liters. It is filled with water or peat. 1st is used for flushing. The lower tank acts as a storage tank. Recyclable waste accumulates there. It can be detached for emptying and reinstalled.
Clean water comes from the upper tank, which then penetrates into the lower tank, washing away the impurities. There, waste products are processed by recyclers, deodorized and ended up at the bottom. When the lower part is filled, it is detached, and the waste does not have an unpleasant odor and is environmentally friendly. They can be easily recycled.
The maintenance tank should be washed, wiped, only then you can install it back. Additionally, a pump, an indicator for filling and emptying tanks, a pressure control valve and special technical pipes can be sold with a dry closet. In order to connect to the sewer, septic tank or ventilation system, you can use special adapters.
Reviews about THETFORD Porta Potti Qube 145 dry closet
You can buy this Thetford portable dry closet for 3,600 rubles. It is a sanitary device. The unit, according to consumers, is mobile, functional, and inexpensive. You can use it in the conditions of a personal plot.
The unit performs the functionstationary toilet bowl in those places where there are no plumbing networks for the intake and drainage of water. The design, according to buyers, is modern, hygienically safe and environmentally friendly. It consists of two levels. On top is a tank with flushing fluid and a bowl. At the bottom is a receiver for organic waste. A disinfectant solution is placed there.
After 8 days of using the toilet, the solution is removed from the tank. To do this, separate the lower part from the upper and turn the nozzle. The liquid is poured into a place for disposal. After reading reviews of a portable dry closet, you can find out that the device is comfortable, and does not require batteries to work. Ease of flushing is provided by an improved sash handle. Consumers love the mechanical pump.
Reviews about Thetford Campa Potti Qube XG
This toilet is a chemical portable device with a top tank capacity of 15L. The storage tank holds 21 liters. The flush is water. The design includes a pressure relief valve. The device has a bellows pump. The seat height is 40.8 cm, which, according to consumers, is very comfortable. The dimensions are compact, they are equal to 38.3 x 41.4 x 42.7 cm. Consumers often pay attention to this characteristic when choosing such toilets.
Among the additional characteristics, the absence of a cabin should be highlighted. The lower tank is removable for ease of use. You can use the handle to carry the storage tank. Consumers like itthat this Campa Potti portable dry closet is white and weighs only 3.9 kg. The kit comes with a sanitary liquid in a volume of 0.3 liters. This, according to consumers, reduces operating costs.
Reviews about the model THETFORD Campa Potti Qube XGL
This dry closet, according to consumers, is very convenient to use. Firstly, it has a bellows flush pump and its load capacity is 250 kg. Secondly, the height of the seat is very comfortable and is equal to 40.8 cm. Thirdly, the design provides an indication of the filling of the receiving tank. This, according to users, makes it easier to use.
Portable dry closet Campa Potti Qube XGL is equipped with liquid for drain and receiving tanks. The dimensions of the device are very compact and equal to 41.4 x 42.7 x 38.3 cm. The device weighs 3.9 kg.
Reviews about dry closet Mobil-WC Comfort
Among other market offers, we should highlight the Comfort portable dry closet, which is manufactured by the German company Enders Colsman AG. The product is practical and durable, according to consumers, it is convenient to use outside the home. The unit weighs quite a bit, it is convenient to transport and carry.
The model consists of a lower and upper tank, the volume of each of which is 16 liters. Between the parts of the structure there is a valve that guarantees the tightness of the lower compartment, where feces accumulate. Product dimensions, according to users, are very compact and equal to 33.5 x38 x 44.6 cm. The design is durable and can withstand loads up to 130 kg. The dry closet is easy to use and simple, its principle of operation can be compared with a conventional stationary toilet.
In conclusion
If you understand the principle of operation of the dry closet, then it will be quite simple to maintain it. It will be enough to clean the lower tank from recycled waste, and then put the compartment clean in its place. It is not worth saving money for the purchase of sanitary fluids. They will exclude the development of bacteria and will not allow sewage to accumulate on the walls. After the lower container is emptied, it is recommended to wash the dry closet with a special shampoo that disinfects the bowl and covers the plastic with a protective film that prevents the liquid from blooming in the storage tank.
