Popular biotoilets in the cities have only just begun to appear in dachas. In Russia and the countries of the post-Soviet space are offered such types of dry closets:
- peat composting;
- on the basis of biologically active liquids.
In the article we will consider the features of peat composting toilets, which is ideal for a summer residence. It uses a natural filler - a peat mix. This filler for peat bio-toilet removes odors well and recycles all wastes into an environmentally friendly product. Of course, you can also use ordinary peat, but still the odor absorber based on peat is more effective.
How is the peat bio-toilet made?
Virtually all dacha biotoilets of peat type have the same design and configuration. The main difference is the size and shape of the storage tank.
The device of a peat biotoilet for a summer residence (model "Compact")
- 1 - housing;
- 2 - toilet seat;
- 3- cover the tank;
- 4 - the handle of the dispenser;
- 5 - tanks;
- 6-exhaust pipe;
- 7 is a dispenser;
- 8- Perforated container.
The peat bio-toilet is a construction from a toilet bowl and a compost bin. Details of the toilet are made of heat-resistant and shock-resistant plastic.
The peat accumulator has a capacity of up to 10 liters, filler is filled in for further use of the toilet.
An exhaust (ventilation) pipe with a length of 2.5 to 4 m is used to remove odors and evaporation of excess liquid from the toilet, as well as to supply oxygen with compost mass. Ventilation should be taken out as smoothly as possible.
The capacity of the tank is from 40 to 140 liters, in which the composting process takes place. It is the size of the compost tank of peat bio-toilet that affect the installation process and the frequency of cleaning of specific models.
Also an additional exchange membrane and drain hose can be purchased.
The installation of peat bio-toilet is made indoors or in a booth on the street, since it is not afraid of frost. For its normal operation, a vent pipe is installed and, if necessary, a hose is connected to drain the filtered liquid and an exchange membrane is placed.
Principle of peat dry closet
Peat bio-toilet is simple and effective in work:
- human waste falling into the bio-toilet is poured with peat or a mixture of peat and sawdust;
- filler, covering the waste from above, prevents the spread of odors;
- the filler absorbs liquids, 1 kg of the peat mixture absorbs 10 liters of liquid fraction, 90% of which is removed by evaporation with the help of an exhaust pipe;
- at frequent use it is recommended to drain the filtered liquid fraction through the drainage;
- mixed with solid waste filler under the influence of air and microorganisms over time transformed into compost - an innocuous and valuable fertilizer.
How to use peat dry closet?
- Before the first use, fill the bottom of the receiving tank with peat for 1-2 cm.
- The peat mixture for the biotoilet is poured into the upper tank.
- After visiting the toilet, turn the handle of the dispenser on the upper tank to the right and left several times, to evenly distribute the peat mixture according to the contents of the bioaccount take-up tank.
- When the receiving tank of the biotoilet is full, remove the upper part of the structure from it and put the contents in a compost pit, where in a year the compost mass enriched with fertilizers will turn out.
With the constant use of peat composting toilets with a tank of 100 - 120 liters a family of 3-4 people, it will have to be cleaned approximately once a month.
Positive aspects of use for peat dry closets:
- quite rare cleaning of the toilet;
- obtaining of natural compost;
- can operate at negative temperatures.
The difficulty with peat dry closets is that these toilets are not completely mobile, yet they need to be connected to ventilation and a drainage tap.
Using a modern peat composting toilets, you will always have comfortable amenities in the country and an environmentally friendly compost for fertilizer.