composting toilet

Well, after reading all this, I've certainly been entertained and even learned a few things......but I will deny to the end that my s***t stinks. It can't, or my wife would have mentioned it long ago.

As to the logic of doing an entire retrofit, well, I agree that perhaps the logic may not quite be there, but we have experience with composting toilets and simply prefer that over the pumping procedure which won't always be convenient where we are. Perhaps it is too much trouble, too much money, but at least now I have a little more information to go on thanks to you guys!

thanks
 
A simple minded redneck sitting at a bar enjoying a mug or 3 of beer.
An highly educated engineer from not around here comes in and continues to talk and be a master of all things in conversation.
So, the redneck politely as possible asks him.... Sir, would you mind answering a few questions for me please. The engineer spouts proudly.... I will gladly answer your questions and inform you.
First question from the redneck: Why when a cows eat grass in a field they will $hit in big ol piles?
Answer #1: I do not know.
Second question from the redneck: Why when rabbits eating the same grass in the same field and they $hit in little round balls?
Answer#2: I do not know....
Third questions from redneck: Why then, do horses eat the same grass in the same fields as the cow and the rabbit they $hit big ol tennis ball size piles?
Final answer from engineer: Why I have no idea....but, why do you ask these questions of me...?
The redneck then politely responds.....Sir... You just had me wondering how you can talk so much when you do not know $hit?

I am just saying... with a big ol grin.
:mrgreen: :beer
Byrdman
 
After reading everything in this thread: 1. I'm about ready to have someone carry me to the hospital to see if there's any way to get me to stop laughing!! 2. Is there a composting type of pottie that will fit under the v-berth of a CD-19?? :D Thanks, Jim
 
I wish you rednecks would stop picking on us engineers... :evil:

:lol:

And No Jim, I don't think any type of composting potty will fit under something that low. Now, a regular portapotti will turn into a composting potty if you just let it sit long enough. I will guarandamtee you though that it WILL stink... :cry

See Byrdman, some of us engineers DO know $hit....

Charlie
 
a woman who was rather old-fashioned, delicate, and elegant-especially in her language-was planning a week's vacation in nashville, tn. so she wrote a particular campground and asked for a reservation. she wanted to make sure the campground was fully equipped, but didn't quite know how to ask about toilet facilaties. after much deliberation she finally came up with the old-fashioned term 'bathroom commode', but when she wrote that down, she still thought she was being too forward. so, she started all over and rewrote the letter and referred to the bathroom commode merely as the B.C. does your campground have it's own B.C.? is what she actually wrote.
well, the campground owner wasn't old-fashion at all and when he got the letter, he just couldn't figure out what the woman was talking about. that B.C. business really stumped him.
after worrying about it for a while, the campground owner, finally came to the conclusion that the lady must be asking about the local baptist church, so he wrote the following reply,
dear madam,
i regret very much for the delay in answering your letter. i now take the pleasure in informing you that a B.C. is located nine miles north of our campground and is capable of seating 250 people at one time. i admit it is quite a distance away if you are in the habit of going regularly, but no doubt you will be please to know that a great number of people usually take their lunches along and make a day of it. they usually arrive early and stay late. the last time my wife and i went was six years ago and it was so crowded, we had to stand up the whole time we were there. it may interest you to know that now, there is a supper being planned to raise money to buy more seats. they're going to hold it in the basement of the B.C. i would like to say it pains me very much not to be able to go more regularly but it is sure no lack of desire on my part. as we grow older, it seems to be more of an effort, particularly in cold weather. if you decide to come to our campground, perhaps i could go with you the first time you go, sit with you, and introduce you to all the other folks. remember, this is a friendly community.
pat
 
Thanks Charlie, I thought the composting type of pottie might be intended for the bigger boats, but, wanted to check for sure. :D Jim
 
Jim , not having to dump sterile liquids for fear of park rangers repeediation is a "piss poor" reason not to go green .I just had to relieve myself of that thought . But I digest......

I am working on an automated composting toilet . It powered by trained dung beetles rotating a "hamster type" wheel that drive the fan and in "turn" cogenerates a dynamo which charges the boats batteries which energizes the hydroponic system circulation pump that distributes the nutrients for the mini "camperback" greenhouse which in turn grows the high fiber foods needed for the " human floaters, or cruisers" to consume to create the s**t which powers the dung beetles and allows the .................Wait, I have finally created the perpetual "movement" machine !

Marc
 
Now Jim...with the 19.... that Jim. Now, there is the PETT Wag-Bag system that is a sorta-kinda portable option to a compost head. Have used them on my boat and other smaller cruising boats for years. No head to clean out, just use and toss with other garbage.

And to think some folks do not even know this site is operational.

Byrdman
 
Wefings":367947od said:
Jim , not having to dump sterile liquids for fear of park rangers repeediation is a "piss poor" reason not to go green .I just had to relieve myself of that thought . But I digest......

I am working on an automated composting toilet . It powered by trained dung beetles rotating a "hamster type" wheel that drive the fan and in "turn" cogenerates a dynamo which charges the boats batteries which energizes the hydroponic system circulation pump that distributes the nutrients for the mini "camperback" greenhouse which in turn grows the high fiber foods needed for the " human floaters, or cruisers" to consume to create the s**t which powers the dung beetles and allows the .................Wait, I have finally created the perpetual "movement" machine !

Marc
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OK, Grove, you made a fun post... in fact, on a scale of one to ten, you're an eight. I can see that you are a whiz at this sort of thing. I considered taking this off-line by sending you a BM, um PM, butt I didn't have time for the paperwork. What do you say we just flush this whole discussion so we don't impeed on our friendship? Shall we shake on it?

BTW, your crappy invention sounds like a real pisser. I can't wait for it to drop. As always, you are #1 in my book!

8) :mrgreen:

Your pal,
Jim
 
And you , are #2 . Naturally. I almost pooped a hose clamp when I read that . Nearly fell off my stool .
Marc
 
Oh and BTW , your a fun guy to go "head to head" with .
You can really "pump em out".
Marc
 
jhayes1068":2tm19lev said:
Thanks Charlie, I thought the composting type of pottie might be intended for the bigger boats, but, wanted to check for sure. :D Jim
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Jim, I think it's intended for anywhere it might fit but the design is such that it's just too high for that space. Now, if you wanted to build a little Gazebo over your front hatch and don't mind your head up in the "fresh air", it might be ideal... :roll:

Charlie
 
Can you boys say "scatological"? :lol:
Definitions of scatological on the Web:
* dealing pruriently with excrement and excretory functions; "scatological literature"
wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn

* In medicine and biology, scatology or coprology is the study of faeces. Scatological studies allow one to determine a wide range of biological information about a creature, including its diet (and thus where it has been), healthiness, and diseases such as tapeworms. ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scatological

* related to the research area of scatology, the particulate study of biological excrement, feces or dung; an interest in obscenity or things considered obscene, particularly literature
en.wiktionary.org/wiki/scatological


Wefings":3amcszyv said:
And you , are #2 . Naturally. I almost pooped a hose clamp when I read that . Nearly fell off my stool .
Marc
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HERE is something that we all may need!

Charlie
 
Something like this might work if the plumbing could be worked out.... Oh, and don't forget to :monty

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I can see from the last few post: the first comedian doesn't stand a chance, and I'm so confused about potti or no-potti that I might just hold everything in for 5 days and watch the explosion!!! :D Is it time to change the subject yet??? Thanks, Jim
 
I knew a plumber that you to say....."it may be sxxx to you, but to me it is bread and butter".
 
Theory of plumbing: If the outflow don't equal the inflow, the upshot will be an outblow :oops:

Harvey
SleepyC :moon
 
To those of you who have had time to experience the airhead toilets, what is the verdict? Has anyone had problems and switched back to the flush toilet with macerator and holding tank? Am considering which toilet system to have installed in a new boat and any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks - bill j
 
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