Large volume peat toilet. All about peat dry closets

Installing a toilet in a summer cottage without the ability to drain into the central sewer system and without a full water supply is an extremely difficult task. So summer residents and owners of country houses decide this issue as it is more convenient for them.

But today, the market offers a simple and convenient solution to a pressing problem - purchasing a dry closet.

Peat toilet - a country option for comfort

The advantage of a dry closet over a traditional closet:

Mobility (portability). It can be installed anywhere on the site or in the house. And also move if necessary;

it can be used when the main toilet has not yet been built or the house is undergoing major renovations;

low installation cost and ease of maintenance are perhaps the main arguments in favor of purchasing a dry closet.

But, there are several types of dry toilets on the market:

composting (composting) or biological;

liquid or chemical;

electric – a symbiosis of two types. An electric dry closet works on the composting principle, but requires a connection to the network. And this is already accompanied by a number of difficulties (conditions, requirements).

Here we will look at this type of bio-toilet for the dacha as a peat toilet.

What is the advantage of a peat dry closet over other types? To answer these and other questions, we studied what a peat toilet is, its design and principle of operation, and also collected user opinions (reviews) on the operation of this unit.

What is a peat toilet?

This is a dry toilet, the basis of which is the principle of composting. That is, the transformation of waste into compost thanks to the work of biologically active components. Such a component in a peat toilet is peat or a peat mixture (peat mixed with sawdust).

Peat has bactericidal properties, which means that in addition to its main purpose - decomposing waste and absorbing liquid, its use will help get rid of odors. The main advantage of peat as an active substance (filler) is its naturalness, environmental safety and the possibility of using waste as fertilizers.

Why is a peat toilet better suited for a summer house?

Quite often, summer residents prefer a peat toilet over other types. This is, in principle, understandable, because the advantages of a peat toilet are as follows:

no need for water supply and sewerage;

Absolutely environmentally friendly. Unlike liquid toilets, peat toilets do not harm the soil;

the ability to process human waste into compost by laying a compost pit/heap (organic fertilizer);

the ability to turn food waste into compost;

the problem of waste disposal is solved. For example, a liquid toilet does not completely solve the problem of waste disposal. It simply reduces their number and turns them into a solid substance. Then they still need to be put somewhere. Discharge into a reservoir or into the soil on the site is excluded, since not all liquids are safe.

Note: today manufacturers offer third-generation flushing fluids that meet sanitary standards and are harmless to environment. But their cost is very high.

hygiene. The waste recycling process in this type of toilet is “dry”, which is more acceptable from the point of view of hygiene and aesthetics;

low frequency of unloading. The period is determined by the number of users and the frequency of use of the device. Usually it varies depending on the model and type of peat mixture, but is at least 1 month.

Note: Manufacturers indicate toilet filling time per user.

price. The purchase of a toilet and peat are the main expense items for the owners of these units. By the way, buying peat is easier and cheaper than special chemical liquids for dry closets;

natural air exchange. This eliminates odors;

ergonomic design;

resistance to frost and mechanical damage;

compliance with sanitary requirements.

Like any dry toilet, a peat toilet also has disadvantages. Among them, it is necessary to highlight the stationary nature of the installation and the need for ventilation.

Construction of a peat toilet

The design of a peat bio toilet is shown in the figure.

As can be seen from the diagram, the toilet design has three components:

Upper container. Designed for storing peat mixture. There is also a mechanism for uniform distribution of peat with a rotary handle.

Lower capacity. Designed for waste recycling. Tank volume from 44 to 230 l. But more practical, and therefore more popular, are models with a tank of 100-140 liters. A toilet with a lid is installed on the lower container.
At the same time, the body of the peat toilet is made of high quality plastic. A prerequisite for its manufacture is resistance to low temperatures and aggressive environments.

Ventilation tube. The pipe comes out of the lower container and helps remove the liquid component of the waste. In addition, installing a ventilation pipe allows you to get rid of unpleasant odors. Pipe height up to 4 m.

How a peat toilet works

The operation of a peat toilet is based on the biological process of decomposition. Waste, falling into the lower tank and mixing with peat, becomes a source of nutrition for soil microorganisms, which contribute to the separation of waste into components:

solids (compost);
liquid (water vapor, which partially goes into the soil and partially evaporates through the ventilation pipe);
gaseous (carbon dioxide also comes out through the ventilation pipe).

How to use a peat toilet?

Operation (use) of a peat toilet comes down to several actions. Peat or a mixture (filler) is poured into the upper tank. The amount of mixture to be filled is regulated by the manufacturer, but most of them recommend filling the container 2/3 full.

Advice. Filling the stop with peat can lead to damage to the mechanism for feeding the mixture into the lower tank. Then you will have to use a scoop to evenly scatter the peat at its destination.

The upper tank is equipped with a mechanism for feeding peat, which is driven by a handle. The volume of supplied peat depends on the number of turns of the handle and is regulated by the user. It is worth noting that quite often there are complaints from users about the mechanism for dispersing the peat mixture. It crumbles unevenly. It all depends on the force applied to the handle.

Ventilation is an essential component of a peat toilet. The ventilation pipe should have as few angles as possible. The higher the pipe, the more efficient the system will work.

Advice. The toilet lid on a peat toilet should always be kept closed. This will eliminate the possibility of odor.

If the number of users is more than 5, it is worth installing forced ventilation. But this already involves the supply of electricity.

With a significant number of users, peat may not be able to cope with the volume of incoming liquid, which means it is necessary to consider its drainage. To do this, manufacturers recommend installing a hose to drain the liquid into the soil through the drainage system.

Advice. Before buying a peat toilet, consider where it will be installed. You must have the opportunity to arrange ventilation and drainage of liquid.

The lower tank takes quite a long time to fill, but sooner or later it will become a question of cleaning it. This is not a complicated procedure. Many models of peat toilets are equipped with special handles or even wheels, which allow you to easily move the contents of the container into the compost pit.

Advice. A fully filled lower tank is quite heavy. Therefore, it is better to empty it more often.

Country peat toilet - installation, care and conservation

As for the place where the toilet is installed, there are no problems with this - it can be installed in the house or on the street. Since water is not needed for operation, the possibility of freezing in frost is eliminated and, accordingly, the upper tank will not be damaged (it will not freeze). The plastic from which the unit’s body is made can withstand low temperatures and exposure to ultraviolet radiation.

Care involves promptly emptying the contents of the lower tank and periodically disinfecting it. As well as timely filling of the upper tank with peat mixture.

Advice. Buy granular peat mixtures. Although they are slightly more expensive, waste absorption efficiency increases by up to 400%.

Preservation is necessary if the toilet is not used for a long time. Most often this happens in winter. Preservation involves emptying the bottom container.

Compost pit for the toilet - put it to good use

Manufacturers declare that the contents of the lower container can be used as fertilizer. However, it is not. Or rather, not quite like that. For this substance to be beneficial, the compost must be kept in a compost pit/heap.

What compost pits are there, and how to make a compost pit with your own hands

Thermocomposter. To arrange it, you need to dig a hole in the area or make a compost container and dump waste from the tank there.

Advice. The waste should be covered with black geotextile. This will create a higher temperature and speed up the process of turning waste into compost.

Garden composter. You can also install a garden composter in a dug hole. It can be open, but it is better to buy one that closes with a lid. It’s safer, more aesthetically pleasing and less attractive to flies. The appearance of the composter with and without a lid is shown in the photo.

After installing the composter, you can empty the lower reservoir of the peat toilet, as well as clear the area of leaves, grass and other organic debris. To remove compost from the composter, simply remove some of the plates from either side.

Advice. After the contents of the tank are placed in the composter, you need to cover it with soil. After six months or a year, the decomposition processes in the compost will stop, and it can be used as a full-fledged fertilizer.

Vermicomposter. This approach to composting involves processing waste in a compost bin using worms. After processing by these organisms, vermicompost is obtained - a substrate similar to soil.

Any of these types allows you to obtain high-quality and absolutely safe fertilizer for the soil on your site.

Which peat toilet is better to choose?

What characteristics are important to pay attention to when buying a peat dry closet:

dimensions. It must “fit” where it is supposed to be installed. Special attention You need to pay attention to the height of the toilet. In portable models, it is much less than the usual height of a stationary toilet;

volume of the lower container. It will determine the intensity of use and frequency of emptying. Depends on the number of users and the period of use of the toilet;

Advice. You should not buy a large tank if only 1-2 people use it. The waste cannot remain in the tank for a long time; it will need to be cleaned half-empty.

fill indicator. Its presence will help to clean the container in time;

. It is determined by the strength of the material from which the toilet structure is made, as well as the weight of the largest user.

Manufacturers of peat toilets

Domestic users have managed to evaluate many models of peat toilets from various manufacturers. Judging by the reviews, the most comfortable use is provided by:

Compact ECO. Russia

Ekomatic L&T. Finland

Piteco. Russia

Mulltoa. Sweden

Biolan. Russia

The price of a peat dry closet on the domestic market starts from $170 and can reach 2.5 thousand (typical for an electric peat dry closet).

By the way, you should not save on purchasing a peat dry closet. After all, this is a purchase that will last for decades. Therefore, in the battle between price and quality, give priority to the quality and reliability of the peat toilet.

In this article we will look at how to choose a peat toilet for your dacha. Let's look at the advantages and disadvantages. We will analyze brands and manufacturers.

The first issue that the owner of a newly acquired land plot must resolve is the arrangement of the cleared area. Until a house is built and a full-fledged septic tank is equipped, summer residents have to be content with portable options for country toilets. About one of modern solutions This issue – choosing a peat dry closet – will be discussed in the article.

Types of portable country toilets

Portable toilets that do not require connection to water supply and sewerage systems come in the following types:

Type of toilet	Waste disposal method
Liquid chemical toilet	Fecal matter is washed into a compartment where it is treated with a sanitary liquid - ammonium or formaldehyde. The breakdown of waste occurs quickly, but from an environmental point of view this type toilets cannot be considered safe.
Liquid dry toilet	It works on the same principle as the chemical one, but fecal matter is processed by bacteria. The breakdown of waste is fast and there is no bad smell. Environmentally friendly.
Electric toilet	They may act differently, but general principle recycling – processing waste by exposure to high temperatures. An environmentally friendly, technologically advanced method, however, electric toilets require constant connection to the electrical network and are quite expensive.
Peat composting dry closet	Fecal matter ends up in a storage tank, where it is poured with a special peat mixture and processed into environmentally friendly compost.

Since summer residents invariably strive to put any type of waste to good use, installing a peat composting dry closet on the site seems advisable.

Peat toilet– a source of organic fertilizer for plants.

How a peat toilet works

A standard peat composting toilet consists of two main parts:

container for waste collection and composting;
tank for peat filler.

A special peat mixture is used as a filler, containing, in addition to peat, sawdust, which does not allow the mixture to become excessively waterlogged. It is also enriched with microorganisms that process feces. To remove gases formed during the decomposition of feces, the structure is equipped with a ventilation pipe.

The principle of operation of the toilet is simple: by turning a special handle on the tank, the filler is poured over the fecal matter. When the waste container is filled, it is unloaded into a compost pit, covered with layers of earth.

Models of peat toilets designed for increased use are equipped with a special outlet for draining liquid waste.

Benefits of a peat composting toilet

Among the undoubted advantages of installing a peat dry closet on a summer cottage are the following:

waste-free and no need to dispose of decomposition products;
ease of operation;
environmental cleanliness;
compliance with sanitary and hygienic standards;
the possibility of obtaining valuable organic fertilizer;
possibility of comfortable use of the toilet in winter time, thanks to high temperature inside a composting container;
no additional water consumption;
low cost;
ergonomics and convenience.

Tip #1. A peat toilet is also useful if there is a septic tank on the site. They can be used, for example, to equip a bathhouse or a guest house.

A separate peat toilet can be installed in a remote corner of the garden on a large plot.

Disadvantages of a peat composting toilet

Analysis of reviews about different models peat dry closets allow us to highlight a number of their common disadvantages:

complexity of installation;
presence of odor;
uneven distribution of filler in fecal matter;
the substantial heaviness of a filled waste container.

Tip #2. To prevent the peat toilet from smelling, you can lengthen the ventilation pipe. According to the owners, a 3-4 meter long pipe almost completely eliminates unnecessary odors from the room.

To avoid carrying heavy containers to the compost heap, you can purchase a rear-discharge toilet model.

Analysis of peat dry toilet manufacturers

Today, the following models of peat composting dry closets are the most popular among summer residents:

Model	Description	Average price, rub.
"Piteco 201"	A simple, lightweight, small-sized model with a storage container volume of 70 liters. The case is resistant to low temperatures and does not crack in winter. Equipped with a hose for draining liquid. The ventilation pipe is composite, consisting of 4 sections of 80 cm each with connecting couplings.	8900
"Kekkila Ecomatic-50"	Compact round model that fits into the smallest spaces. Durable housing, thermal seat, outlet for liquid fractions, capacious storage container (110 l). The ventilation pipe is not included and must be purchased separately.	10900
"Biolan Complet"	Design reminiscent of a regular toilet, with a very spacious waste container - 140 liters. The storage container is equipped with wheels and molded handles for ease of movement. Sprinkling of feces with peat is done manually using a scoop. Separation of solid and liquid fractions is provided. Housing made of frost-resistant plastic, thermal seat. The filler tank is removable.	22500
"BioComfort Plus"	Lightweight, small-sized, comfortable model with a nice design. The body is made of ABC plastic, the 40 l storage tank is equipped with a separator, the drainage can be closed using a tap. The kit includes a forced ventilation system.	9500
"Biolan Eco"	A very spacious, oversized toilet with a storage container capacity of 200 liters. The compost is removed from the back, through a special door. The waste tank is equipped with a removable plate to separate the liquid fraction from the solid and an air system that prevents the peat mixture from compacting. Efficient system ventilation and thermal seat included.	38000

The photo shows the toilet model:

All models of peat toilets are made of plastic, which makes them easier to transport and maintain.

The feasibility of additional devices for a peat dry closet

As can be seen from the previous table, many toilet models are equipped with additional devices - thermal seats, dividers, etc. Each of them has its own meaning:

Device	Purpose
Thermal seat	It is made either from foamed polystyrene or from a material containing wood. Provides comfort during use in the cold season.
Delimiter	A variant of the toilet seat, in which it is divided into two halves - for solid and liquid waste. According to manufacturers, this speeds up the process of feces disposal.
Forced ventilation system	Provides a built-in fan that improves the outflow of gases from the storage container. Suitable if the ventilation pipe is installed at an angle.
Removable plate for separating fractions	It is installed in the lower part of the storage tank and allows excess liquid to drain more efficiently to the drainage hole.

Safety flaps in peat toilets can also be operated manually.

Mistakes when installing and operating a peat toilet

To make using a peat toilet as comfortable as possible, it is important to avoid the following mistakes:

Using the wrong filler.

Some summer residents are trying to save money and pour simple peat into the tank. However, without special bacteria, rapid decomposition of fecal matter does not occur. In this case, the toilet turns into a regular cesspool.

Incorrect installation of ventilation.

The bent ventilation pipe does not effectively remove the gases generated during decomposition, and a strong unpleasant odor appears in the toilet.

Incorrect drainage system.

If the outflow of excess liquid is poor, the peat mixture becomes waterlogged, becomes compacted, and the bad smell in the toilet increases.

Installation of a peat toilet on the site

To properly install a peat toilet, you must first study in detail the instructions included with each model.

The general principles for installing this type of toilet include the following steps:

Surface preparation. The peat dry closet must be installed on a flat floor to avoid rocking and damage to the body during operation.
Installation of ventilation. The ventilation pipe is vented outside. Ideally, through the roof, since it is the strictly vertical position of the pipe that will ensure the best outflow of gases. If this is not possible, you can bring it out through the wall, maintaining an angle of inclination of 45 0.
Drainage device. A drainage hose is connected to the storage tank, which is also discharged outside. It is best to install a drainage field outside the toilet. Sometimes the practice of running a hose into a ditch, onto the ground, or directly into a compost pit does not meet sanitary requirements.
Preparing the storage tank. Before use, a small layer of filler is poured onto the bottom of the waste collection container. The same filler is poured into the tank.

The installation of a drainage field will completely eliminate soil intoxication by waste products.

how to choose a peat toilet for your dacha: current issues

Question No. 1. Can compost extracted from a peat toilet be used for all types of plants?

Answer: Not for everything. For sanitary reasons, fertilizer obtained from human feces is not usually used for garden crops and berry fields. However, compost from a peat dry closet can be added to planting pits for fruit and ornamental trees and shrubs. It is also useful to fill flower beds with it.

Question No. 2. After what time can the contents of a peat toilet be used as fertilizer?

Answer: Waste discharged from the tank usually requires ripening in compost pits for one year. You can speed up this process by watering the hole with a solution of the drug “Siyanie-3” or “Baikal EM-1”. But you should still remember: the longer the compost matures, the more valuable and safe it is.

Question No. 3. How to wash a peat dry closet?

Answer: When correct use the mixture in the waste collection container remains dry enough and does not stick to the walls of the container. After unloading, it is enough to rinse the container with water and detergent for dry toilets. The toilet itself is cleaned with the same solution. When purchasing care products, it is important to carefully study their composition - it should not contain formaldehyde. The presence of this component will make the peat mixture unsuitable for use as a fertilizer.

Question No. 4. Do larvae of flies and other insects appear in a peat toilet?

Answer: Since the faecal container in peat toilets is usually closed, the only way larvae can appear in it is if flies enter through the ventilation pipe. To avoid such a nuisance, the pipe opening must be covered with a mesh cap.

Question No. 5. Is it possible to make a peat toilet with your own hands?

Answer: It is possible if all the necessary conditions are provided: drainage, ventilation and the correct filler. The latter is perhaps the most difficult, however, for a homemade peat toilet you can use a purchased composition for peat and fecal composting. The average price for a 50 liter bag is quite affordable - about 400 rubles. With moderate consumption, such a bag is enough for the entire summer season.

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How does it work

Peat dry closets are no different in purpose from traditional structures installed in in public places, in the country, etc. Their work is aimed at recycling human waste products. The dry closet differs only in functionality. Peat is used here to process waste, which is why this toilet has a second name – composting. Before choosing a peat toilet for your dacha, you need to know that there are several types of design, which we will now try to understand.

Liquid and solid human waste products end up in the lower storage tank of the toilet. The top container contains peat. After each person visits the dry closet, the mechanism takes a certain portion of peat to cover the waste. The process of processing sewage occurs in portions. Some of the liquid waste evaporates through the ventilation pipe. Remains of feces are absorbed by peat. The remaining excess liquid is filtered and drained in a clean state through the outlet hose.

After filling the lower container, the contents are dumped into a compost pit. After rotting, the resulting fertilizer is used to fertilize the garden at the dacha.

Design, installation and operation

All peat toilets are designed almost identically:

The upper container serves as peat storage. A distribution mechanism for powdering waste is also installed here. Peat serves as the main component that processes sewage. Its loose structure absorbs moisture, its bactericidal properties eliminate bad odors, and waste decomposes to the level of organic fertilizer. Peat consumption is small. One bag can be enough for the summer season. The lower container serves as the main waste storage area. This is where the peat composts the fecal matter. We always select the volume of the lower toilet tank according to the number of people living in the dacha. The most popular are tanks designed for 100–140 liters. In general, peat toilets are produced with storage tanks ranging from 44 to 230 liters.
The body of the peat toilet is plastic. The toilet seat is equipped with a seat and a tightly closing lid.
A drainage pipe is connected to the bottom of the storage tank. A certain percentage of the filtered liquid is discharged through the hose.
A ventilation pipe extends upward from the same storage tank. Its height can reach 4 m.

A composting toilet can be placed anywhere. There are no fundamental requirements here, since there is no need for a sewerage system, a cesspool and a water supply system. Even if the peat toilet is installed not inside the house, but outside in a cubicle, it will not shrink in winter due to the lack of water. When using a toilet seasonally in a country house, it is preserved for the winter. In this case, all containers are completely emptied.

Before you start using the compost toilet for your dacha, pour peat from a bag into the upper container. Fill the tank approximately 2/3 full.

Expert opinion

Filimonov Evgeniy

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Backfilling of peat must be done carefully. Rash actions will disable the toilet mechanism, after which the peat will have to be scattered manually with a spatula.
Having visited any forum on peat toilets, you can always come across reviews about poor distribution of peat even with a working mechanism. The only problem is the incorrectly applied force to the handle of the mechanism.

It is important to pay attention to ventilation. The air duct must rise above the roof of the building where the toilet is installed. The fewer turns there are in the pipe, the better the ventilation will work.

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Attention! The lid of the peat dry closet should always be closed. This will speed up waste recycling, plus bad odors will not leak into the room.
Popular models of peat toilets

Today, the Finnish peat toilet for a summer residence is considered the most reliable and comfortable, which is why it is in great demand.

The plumbing market offers the consumer many models. According to reviews from summer residents, the following peat dry closets are considered the most popular:

Finnish peat toilets for summer cottages of the Piteko brand are equipped with drainage with a special filter. The models have an ergonomic design.

The stylish case is made of high quality plastic. Compact dimensions and special terminals on back side without protrusions, they allow the peat toilet to be installed flush against the wall of the building. The plastic can withstand negative temperatures and does not crack in winter when installed in an outdoor cabin at the dacha. The body of the dry closet is designed for a load of up to 150 kg. The toilet for the Piteco cottage is equipped with direct-flow ventilation, which eliminates bad odors.

Among many models, the Piteco 505 dry closet is especially popular due to the partition built into the storage tank. It prevents solids from faeces from blocking the drain. In addition, there is additional protection from a mechanical filter. The peat spreader mechanism is rotated 180° by a handle, which allows for high-quality powdering of waste.

Peat composting toilets from the manufacturer Biolan are made using thermal insulation material. All models are resistant to sudden temperature changes.

Most Biolan models have a large capacity. This is a good option for a summer house with a large number of people living or a country cottage. Usually the volume of the storage tank is enough for the whole summer season. One emptying of the tank allows you to create finished compost inside the tank. At the request of the owners, the dry closet is equipped with a thermal seat, allowing you to comfortably use the product in winter.

Models with a separator have increased ease of use. This dry toilet is made of two chambers designed to collect liquid and solid waste.

The storage chamber for solid waste is located inside the body of the peat toilet. The liquid waste container is located outside and connected to common system hose. The filtered liquid is used to fertilize flowers or as a compost activator. All storage containers are equipped with dispensers that have an odor absorption function.

Models of Ecomatic peat toilets on the market are presented from Finnish and domestic manufacturers. All of them are made using the same technology. You can find out which manufacturer’s model is better by visiting any thematic forum. Many users still prefer Ecomatic from Finnish manufacturers.

Domestic models are made of durable, high-quality plastic. The body is not afraid of severe frosts. A dry toilet can be installed in an outdoor cabin in the country. The design feature is an air regulator for seasonal use. In warm weather, the regulator is switched to the summer/autumn position. With the onset of frost, the regulator of the peat toilet is switched to the winter position. This allows the composting process to continue. In the spring, there will be ready-made compost inside the dry closet storage tank.

Continuous composting toilets

While most models of peat toilets can be moved to another location if necessary, continuous-action designs are intended only for permanent installation. Installing a stationary toilet at your dacha is initially expensive, but over time it pays off.
A design feature of the continuous peat toilet is the composting tank. The bottom of the tank is made at a slope of 30. Inside the tank there is a grid of pipes cut lengthwise. This design prevents contamination of the air duct, which ensures oxygen access to the lower chamber. While using the toilet, a new portion of peat is periodically added to the inside of the compost tank. A loading hatch is installed for this purpose. The finished compost is raked out through the bottom hatch.

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Filimonov Evgeniy

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Advice: It is not profitable to use small continuous toilets. The output is a small amount of compost and requires more frequent maintenance. Small containers are suitable for gardens with infrequent visits.

What is a thermal toilet

Now on the market you can find such a design as a thermal toilet from the manufacturer Kekkila. The design functions due to the insulated body. Peat waste is processed inside a large chamber with a capacity of 230 liters. The output is finished compost. The thermal toilet does not require connection to water supply, sewerage, or electricity.

The manufacturer of the thermal toilet guarantees recycling even food waste, but bones and other hard objects cannot be thrown. It is important to monitor the tightness of the lid, otherwise bad odors may appear in the room and the composting process will be disrupted. The thermal toilet is able to function in the country even in winter. However, with the onset of frost, the drainage hose is disconnected from the lower container to prevent the liquid from freezing.

While settling down summer cottage, one cannot ignore such an aspect as the availability of amenities in the form of water supply and toilet, because this will determine how comfortable the stay will be.

Installing an ordinary street toilet over a cesspool is losing its relevance. Such a bathroom on the site is a source of unpleasant odor and, like a magnet, attracts insects.

Peat dry toilet for a summer residence

A new word in the field of installing toilets for summer cottages is the peat dry closet, which is becoming increasingly popular. What is a peat dry closet?

A peat toilet is a structure that looks like an ordinary toilet with a flush cistern, where the water is replaced with peat, which will be added after each use. There are pleasant moments in using such a bathroom:

The unpleasant odor will disappear;
Excess liquid will be absorbed by peat, and the latrine will only need to be cleaned once every few months (depending on the frequency of use);
No need for electricity, water supply and sewerage;
The resulting waste can become an excellent environmental fertilizer.

How it works?

The principle of operation of a peat dry closet is quite simple: when used, waste falls into a storage tank, after which it needs to be sprinkled with peat, turning the handle of the tank first in one direction and then in the other to evenly distribute the peat.

The volume of peat used at one time can be adjusted: the amount of peat poured out is equal to the number of times you turn the handle.

It is necessary to immediately make a reservation that peat filler will need to be purchased, since, in addition to peat itself, other necessary substances are added to it, as well as microorganisms, the vital activity of which will significantly speed up waste processing.

Peat powder can even absorb liquid waste if only one person uses the toilet. If it will be used by the whole family, drainage will be needed to drain excess fluid into the special place or just into the ground.

When the retractable container built into the peat toilet is full, its contents will need to be placed in a special compost pit to obtain environmentally friendly fertilizer after two years.

Which peat dry closet is better to choose?

The vast majority of dry toilets using peat are produced by Finnish companies, such as:

The Finnish peat toilet for a summer residence is designed to use a filler that, in addition to peat itself, also contains sawdust. What makes the Finnish dry closet stand out is the size of the containers (110 liters), making them suitable for use by several people or the whole family.

Among domestic manufacturers, Piteco stands out clearly. Its peat toilets are inferior to Finnish ones in terms of capacity, but they attract buyers with their price and separation of waste into fractions and filters.

Peat dry closets can be divided into the following types:

Composting toilet - it requires electricity for waste separation, ventilation and drying;
Capacitive, considered completely autonomous, since in fact they do not need either water, electricity, or sewage.

IN Lately A new Swedish-made composting toilet, Separett Villa 9011, is gaining increasing popularity, equipped with a system for drying waste mixed with peat and turning it into ready-made compost in the shortest possible time.

The company that produces this composting dry toilet insists in its product description that it is absolutely safe for the environment due to the refusal to use any chemical substances. Its advantages also include:

1. Economical consumption of electricity;
2. Absolute elimination of unpleasant odors;
3. No need to connect to the sewer, although the design still provides for this possibility;
4. The need to empty the tank at intervals of two to three months;
5. Economy (no materials are consumed, which will have a positive effect on the family budget).

What about the size?

The size of peat toilets depends on the volume of the waste container. In any case, the dimensions of the visible part are not very different from an ordinary toilet.

The volumes and sizes of containers vary depending on the manufacturer and specific model. The choice of a dry closet will depend on how many people will use it and how often this will happen.

How to choose a peat toilet for your dacha?

Selecting a toilet using peat is quite easy, since you will need to focus mainly on the volume of the container and the size of the toilet, because it will need to be placed in a specially designated room, which is rarely spacious.

Choosing is a simple task, but before buying you need to ask yourself and the seller the following questions:

You should also pay attention to:

The height of the toilet (optimally - from 40 to 60 centimeters);
The presence of wheels on the tanks (if the dimensions do not allow them to be carried);
The material from which the toilet is made (preferably low-density polyethylene);
Availability of everything necessary in the bathroom;
Equipping drainage with filters.

How to install a peat dry closet?

Installing such a latrine is quite simple and consists of several successive steps:

Ventilation is provided (you need to install a ventilation pipe, its length is at least three meters through the roof of the toilet or the wall of the house). A long pipe length is necessary so that the unpleasant odor does not linger in the room;
Install drainage: a hose that drains excess liquid must be led into a drainage ditch or buried in the ground;
Fill the upper compartment of the toilet with peat filler;
Firmly attach the toilet to the floor.

Drainage system

Both a capacitive and a composting dry closet require drainage to be present and properly installed.

A drain is a pipe or system of pipes that drains excess fluid from pre-designated areas. In this case, liquid waste must be disposed of. The main task is to take the drainage outside the toilet itself into a special container, from where the liquid will gradually be absorbed into the ground. As a rule, the drainage system comes complete with a dry closet and instructions for installation and operation.

Advantages and disadvantages

When citing the advantages of a peat dry closet, users who leave reviews of the product usually note:

The main advantage of a peat dry closet is environmental friendliness

When talking about disadvantages, many people mention:

Mandatory ventilation;
The need for careful sealing due to their attractiveness to insects;
A fairly common problem with the dosage of peat spilled onto waste (many types of toilets are not equipped with dispensers);
The need to specifically purchase peat;
The need to regularly replace peat (if not changed, a specific and rather unpleasant smell will appear) once every three months.

Video: Review of peat composting dry closet

Toilet bowls for dachas are special devices, the functioning of which does not require digging a cesspool or installing a septic tank. The principle of their operation is based on the processing of waste poured into a storage tank using chemical or biological means.

This type of toilet is best suited for a dacha; it is perhaps the only one that can rightfully be called a dry closet. Unlike a chemically cleaned toilet, it completely eliminates the use of any chemicals. As a result of the operation of such a toilet, you get not only absolutely safe waste, but also very high-quality natural fertilizers - compost.

These devices require the installation of a ventilation system and are therefore permanently installed.

The dimensions of such toilets are somewhat larger than traditional ones, but despite this, it is quite easy to find an acceptable place for them.

Principle of operation

Externally, such a device for a summer residence is very similar to a chemical or electric toilet, but it is designed differently. The design consists of a waste collection container located under the seat and a peat reservoir connected to the lower tank using a dispenser valve.

The device works as follows. Waste that ends up in the receiving tank is covered with a layer of peat from the external tank. The main part of the liquid is absorbed by peat and composted, and its remains evaporate through the ventilation pipe.

If the use of such a toilet is very active and the liquid does not have time to be absorbed sufficiently, its excess is discharged outside. For this purpose, a drainage hole with a drain hose is provided.

As the lower container is filled with waste, it is emptied into a compost pit, where the mixture matures to a state acceptable for use as fertilizer. This process lasts for about a year, after which the compost is removed and used to nourish the vegetation on the site.

Waste is removed from the storage tank as it is filled.

The frequency of waste removal directly depends on the capacity of the tank and the intensity of use of such a toilet. For example, a garden toilet with a tank capacity of 120 liters, regularly used by four adults, will have to be cleaned no more than once a month.

With such a design of a country toilet, it is very important to properly arrange exhaust ventilation. The best way to do this is to install a pipe in the toilet pipe and take it outside the room - outside. The pipe must protrude at least a meter above the roof of the room, and its total length must be more than 4 - 5 meters.

This ventilation design will minimize the likelihood of unpleasant odors.

The advantages of such dry toilets

A peat or composting toilet for a summer cottage is rightfully considered better design among summer residents. It has undeniable advantages, which are confirmed by numerous reviews from happy owners of such a device:

And finally, we must say about the main advantage of this design, no matter what peat toilet you choose, there are absolutely no negative reviews about it.

Extremely rare, isolated dissatisfaction is associated either with its incorrect installation, or with the acquisition of a very cheap, “gray” device of unknown origin.

Flaws

Important! To maximize the quality of operation of a composting toilet, it should be loaded only with special mixtures, which, in addition to peat and sawdust, contain a strictly dosed amount of the necessary biobacteria that promote high-quality waste processing.

What to consider when choosing?

Choosing a peat toilet is, in general, simple; it comes down to determining the required size of the storage tank and the corresponding size of the device itself - it must fit in the space intended for it.

And yet, no matter what toilet you choose, there are details that are worth paying attention to:

As a rule, such composting toilets for summer cottages in the basic version are equipped with drainage pipes, filters and ventilation pipes. High-quality samples are equipped with shut-off valves for the ventilation pipe, which prevent the entry of insects. Pay special attention to the quality of the fit of the toilet lid to its neck - it should be as tight as possible.

This toilet is equipped with one tank, into which a mixture of peat and microorganisms is initially poured. When waste enters such a tank, it is heated to evaporate excess moisture and mixed with a special device, and the bioflora of the peat mixture is activated to break down the waste into fertilizer - compost.

The resulting compost is poured into a tray installed under the tank and removed after it is filled. This compost can be used as fertilizer immediately after it is extracted.

The price of devices of this type is quite considerable - starting from $1,500.

Popularity rating among summer residents

It is believed that the best peat toilet is Finnish, let us allow ourselves to doubt this and give as an example the most popular and in demand devices from different manufacturers in Russia, the majority of which are by no means from Finland.

What consumables are preferable?

Peat for peat toilets, used in composting toilets, consists of natural peat and softwood sawdust mixed together in different proportions.

For maximum efficiency of the peat dry closet, it is recommended to load mixtures based on high-moor sphagnum peat with pine shavings, for example a mixture of Piteco B30 and PitecoB50.

Another important point is that no matter what mixture you load the peat container with, it should have a moisture content of no more than 30%.

In our opinion, the information presented above quite clearly demonstrates the advantages of peat dry closets in relation to dacha conditions.

By choosing this type of device, you can’t go wrong; on the contrary, in addition to ease of use, you will receive an additional bonus in the form of high-quality free fertilizer - compost.

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