Chemical toilets

We have all 3 types

Chemical toilets are good, in their own situation, ie I have been told that some parks allow only chemical toilets.
We buy that Haymen Reece type one, all done on one step, but have been told that you can strengthen it up or down depending on needs.
The chemical breaks down the contents, turning it all into a non smelly liquid. But it takes time ( 3 days)
We just go into a toilet, on the side of the road, "Dumpage Point" (they are everywhere) and dispose of the contents there.

We have also Jimmy's Thunderbox, a bucket of lime, ( to sprinkle on deposits ) and one of those spring up, spring down toilet tent. Make our own long drop, and the lime kills that ammonia stink.

When I go out shooting with my mates, the third one cones into it's own ,,, Shovel and a roll !

Cheers Mate
Bucky

Hairy
Nice schitt of a subject you chose, but I can't just let this slip by without adding that it's a good subject for 96 GXL 80 because he's full of it.

The chemical I guess works instantly to chemically neutralize odours, someone else that knows more than me about schitt will be able give more info.

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Hairy,
We took a chemical dunny away on a 3 month trip and never got it out.So,even the missus still used the shovel.Now it sits in my shed taking up space awaiting a garage sale ha.

From the Thetford (Porta Potti) website:

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Thetford waste holding tank additives reduce unpleasant odours and gas build-up. They break down waste matter in toilet holding tanks and prevent clogging. They also prevent deposits from sticking to the inside of waste tanks.Toilet additives are necessary to make mobile sanitation systems work trouble free. Our flushwater tank additive keeps the water 'fresh', ensures a smoother, better flush and leaves a protective film in the toilet bowl.

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The old process was to use formaldehyde to break down the septage waste....newer chemicals are environmentally friendlier. I'm not sure if i would want to tip any of these chemicals into a personal septic system as the residual chemical might kill the good bugs in high dosages (only if overdosed, and/or having a poor septic system). A conventional sewerage can buffer any extremely small concentration of biodegradable chemicals.

The end product doesn't look like the starting product. :-)

Andrew

Hi all ,Aussie Traveller supply a kit which involves drilling a hole in the empty tube of the holding tanks in caravans and motorhomes, and fitting a tube to the outside hatch which has a charcoal filter fitted.This is to allow oxygen to enter the tank to help with decomposition and negate the the use of chemicals.When the toilet is opened from the inside a small exhaust fan on a micro switch starts preventing any odours from coming inside.Has anyone tried one of these?.Just wondering, if when traveling ,slurry in tank travels up waste tube to outside filter. Regards Bryan.

Gooday,
Message 5 refers to a system called "SOG", don't know its German translation but I call it "Smell Orl Gone", as quoted it is available from Aussie Traveller. Costs around $300-00 plus fitting, but bear in mind it is only suitable for Chemical toilets installed permanently.
I fitted one to our Caravan approx 4-5 months ago and am very very happy with it, not only the fact of the cost of chemicals but, but helps to reduce pollution, we can now empty it more regularly which we do even into composting toilets and septic systems where necessary. we use it for both Deposits and Crankcase Draining if Public Facilities not available at the time.The thought of no Pollutants is a great feeling.
Have found you can get some odour seep through after 3-4 days if blade valve not fully closed.
Very simple process to install, if you follow the instructions to the letter, they said to take out 4 screws to remove the valve actuating system to fit the micro switch, because of it's location I couldn't see the 4th screw and took the little tension washer off the lever arm, to find it would have been much easier to get a mirror & locate that screw. Caused me a problem a week later when the washer fell off during a trip and had to refit the washer properly.
Anybody in Bne wishing to have alook at the set up please contact me from my profile.
Cheers,
Boroma 604

Forget all the hazardous chemicals for your portable toilet.

This gear is all you need and it's safe for you and the environment.
BIOMAGIC

No connection to the manufacturer/supplier.

I first tried it a couple of years ago and now only use this product for both the water (flushing) tank and the "dump" tank.

Can also be bought in pump spray and aerosol spray for use around home. (I use it here too)

Very good for removing Diesel smell and a whole lot of other uses as well, such as car, toilet deodorizer, etc.

It does not have any odor (smell) of its own and doesn't mask other odors, it eliminates them.

Small porta fitted in troopy ('troopy poopy') Beware of extreme temperatures leading to spillage in harsh offroad adventures. Top tank may surge perhaps under pressure and push past pump/relief valve into bowl where it slops around and out into nearby items (eg dunny paper, clothes, washing gear). As this is only an occasional occurence, we have been unable to solve it. My most recent 'solutions' was to open up the relief valve - so that pressure cannot build. Also we now use far less water than maker recommends in top tank.

Fortunately bottom tank holds its own!! - Well mostly. The pressure relief valve for this tank can leak the wrong stuff when going through very rough country on hot days.

Value is immeasurable for partner.

Chris

Gday all,
We were discussing the +s and -s last night and werent to sure how they worked. I was a bit woried about haveing a weeks worth of crap sloshing around in the back of the car and busting open!
Where we usually camp its never a problem to have a dump in the bush, but were thinking they might be a good idea when we get to the coast.

Thanks for the replies, its given me something to stink about anyway.

Cheers

Hairy

I have nothing to say, other than to quote a recent gem "I've got this mental picture".

LOL

Regards

Kim

I'm glad this has been brought up again. We recently bought a porta-potty and used it for the first time last easter, for a week (Mum/Dad+2xkids) - came home and emptied it down the ole thunderbox at home. Now I'm not normally squeamish, but jeez, it took about 5 /6 good rinses and I can tell you, I'm not ready to repeat the experience in a hurry. So, question is, if we're camping bush for a week, how do we empty it before it gets so ripe and in need of so many rinses when we get home?