Bill Coleman wrote: > Got more info in on the composting heads. (just in case anyone is > interested.) > Interesting, but I don't see one in my future. Just hypothesizing, but I see > only the most environmentally rabid women (and maybe men) accepting this > concept. > > << http://www.svsarah.com/Sarah/ewCompostingHeadInstall.htm > > I also found these tips. They use a spray bottle of water to hit the toilet > after using it. If you use the coffee filter that should eliminate the skid > marks. > > Tips for Using: > > Be prepared for land-lubbers to be somewhat frightened by the concept. > Guests' responses range from curiosity to repulsion. Make sure they > understand how to check the liquid tank level so they don't overflow it. > Try using a small spray bottle with water for "flushing." This uses almost > no water, but keeps the bowl clean. We don't use the coffee filters for the > solids, I don't know why anyone would. It stays very clean without them, > but you might find you have to retrain some of your muscles to allow timing > for liquids and solids so you can wait to open the solid door...you get the > gist. In cold temperatures you have to use the enzymes. They are literally > called "Drain Care" and we've found that they also work well for unclogging > galley sinks. One small container will last you years. Sometimes we had to > divert heat from our heater into the head compartment to help remove some of > the moisture in the air and to help the composting process. This was only > important after 2 or 3 days of constant rain and temperatures below 65F > where the inside humidity would hover around 80% to 99% all day. There can > be smells from the toilet directly after use, after being stirred or if you > are starting a new compost "session" and the bacteria isn't well founded. > It's not as bad as the smell from vent hoses from a traditional holding > tank, but you should be aware there are normal times when it isn't odor > free.>> > > Bill Coleman > C&C 39
Hello Bill, I found these useful tips on the Airhead compositing toilet as wife and I as pursue replacing the toilet in our ‘85 37 and getting rid of the tank (yay). Did you vent yours and if so, how? I’m considering routing a vent forward to the anchor locker, but then, we have the vent from the anchor locker to the v-berth, hmm. Anyway, just curious how the Airhead has worked out for you over time and if you have any other advice on the product. Peter McMinn C&C 37 SV Sirius
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