It will compost eventually when it reaches the compost pile (maybe slower). I think we should choose materials as close/available/convenience to you as...
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Kevin Coughlin
kevincoughlin
Jul 26, 2008 3:08 pm
When we first started out we used kitty litter. Of course, that made it NOT a composting toilet. The clay sand dried out the moisture, and covered the solids...
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artz
a_r_t_z
Jul 26, 2008 12:29 pm
How about dry sand or dirt? Has anybody tried it? ... use...
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Kevin Coughlin
kevincoughlin
Jul 26, 2008 12:29 pm
I get clean pine shavings from the local feed store - it is a bag that has 3.5 cubic feet of compressed shavings. Suitable for hamster cages and such, we use...
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saphire bookland
stncldsprky
Jul 25, 2008 11:19 pm
I never thought about pet bedding type shops. Thanks Saphire ... From: Colin Shaw <crshaw@...> To: compost-toilet@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday,...
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Dave Ike
mensanmadman
Jul 25, 2008 7:20 pm
Yeppers. I use the pine small pet bedding. No cedar - it's even bad for use as pet bedding!!!!...
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Dorothy
elbethowe
Jul 25, 2008 2:50 pm
Home Depot will give away sawdust. You need to be sure they haven't been sawing treated lumber....
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Colin Shaw
colin150102
Jul 25, 2008 5:36 am
... Saphire, oh! Then try shops that sell pet bedding or horse supplies that might have sawdust for bedding. Col...
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saphire bookland
stncldsprky
Jul 25, 2008 2:49 am
I live in the Mojave desert. There are no sawmills near me. but thanks. ... From: Colin Shaw <crshaw@...> To: compost-toilet@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
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saphire bookland
stncldsprky
Jul 25, 2008 2:09 am
thanks, I'll look it up. ... From: katsniptoys <katsniptoys@...> To: compost-toilet@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 10:10:44 PM Subject:...
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katsniptoys
Jul 23, 2008 10:15 am
... Some places to try would be a cabinet maker or other wood working place. If you have a local lumber yard that cuts wood to length for customers they may...
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Colin Shaw
colin150102
Jul 23, 2008 6:15 am
... Saphire, any sawmill that cuts up trees or untreated timber. do NOT use sawdust from tanilised or other rot proofing. Colin...
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saphire bookland
stncldsprky
Jul 23, 2008 12:00 am
it's nice to know someone's paying attention. Thanks to the both of you. Where do you get sawdust? Saphire ... From: Bert Vercauteren...
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Colin Shaw
colin150102
Jul 22, 2008 4:52 pm
... Bert, thanks. I know it's not easy to keep SPAM out as there as so many 'this-is-a-good-idea-pass-it-on-to-everybody-in-your-address-book' scams. I apply a...
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Bert Vercauteren
verbertus
Jul 22, 2008 9:30 am
There was a spam message that got through. I came from Anne Stevens, so I removed her rights to post messages and upload files. Thanks Colin for your...
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katsniptoys
Jul 21, 2008 10:44 pm
... I have a sun-mar excel. I bought it second hand and it needed a little repair, but it was not too complex. I have only had it running about a week, but so...
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Dave Ike
mensanmadman
Jul 20, 2008 1:41 am
I'm using a biolet at my cabin (northern MI, snow belt). I had endless problems until I leveled the bathroom floor - not with the liquid, but with the arm not...
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Arno Rosemarin
arnorosemarin
Jul 18, 2008 7:20 pm
This outreach initiative from IWA. They ask for relevant photos (see below) and a short explanation plus credit/source. See the message from Åse Johannessen...
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Colin Shaw
colin150102
Jul 18, 2008 1:25 pm
... can sides, bottom, and lid. It doens't smell like amonia, but like rotten fruit. I haven't used sawdust yet for the bin, just added more sawdust and...
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Grace B
art_of_grace
Jul 18, 2008 11:19 am
I agree with Kristen and I'm curious about the belief that it's necessary to spend money on 'clever' technology for a simple function. I'm very happy with my...
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Pearllyn Quek
pharoahpug
Jul 18, 2008 8:15 am
hi, has anyone out there got any experience with the envirolet vacuum flush ? thanks pq ... Not happy with your email address? Get the one you really want -...
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Adam wilson
sitcomfilter
Jul 18, 2008 2:40 am
I haven't heard that self contained composting units like those are trouble free, but the price isn't too outstanding. Depending on how much you desire a...
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Have a nice Day
litlrooh123
Jul 17, 2008 11:12 pm
I still think that a sawdust toilet is the way to go. You may have to put a lid on the bucket and transport it home to use in a compost bin, but it won't...
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cannrun2
Jul 17, 2008 10:26 pm
Hello Group! I have a small cottage near the water in the Pacific Northwest (read heavy marine environment). It is inhabited by 2 to 6 people roughly 3 months...
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Have a nice Day
litlrooh123
Jul 6, 2008 10:54 pm
I guess I should have mentioned, we use UNtreated sawdust. In other words, it comes from wood that is NOT treated. Because I agree, I don't want those...
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Carl Bauer
carlbauer2000
Jul 6, 2008 6:13 pm
Yes, I agree with Kristen. The simpler the better. A bucket with a seat on it and we use leaves instead of sawdust but whatever is available. Just remember...
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Have a nice Day
litlrooh123
Jul 6, 2008 5:05 am
I made a sawdust toilet. Its a 5 gallon bucket with a toilet seat attatched (I set the 5gal bucket in a milk crate, and tie the toilet seat onto the bucket by...
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Kevin Ison
kev_ison
Jul 6, 2008 4:52 am
Hi Tessa, All systems will benefit greatly from heat, so a heated system like Larry's solartoilet or even just having the tank painted black and facing the...
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Larry Warnberg
larrywarnberg
Jul 6, 2008 2:10 am
Hello Tessa: Karoobaloos? Not familiar with that term. But I have some experience with solartoilets. Check out my design at: www.solartoilet.com The solar...
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martin43@...
tessatoes5
Jul 5, 2008 9:51 pm
hello group, does any out their have any experince of solar/dehydrating toilets? ANd/or karoobaloos. we are a family of 5 looking to install/make some kind of...
