Off Grid or Green Toilets – Part 2 Incinerating
In this second part of the 3 part series, there is another option for the disposal of waste. Incinerating toilets burn everything, leaving minimal or no ashes and what remains is clean. Ecojohn and Incinolet are two of the better known makers.
The essentials of operation are the use of a paper liner in the bowl and when “flushed” — or more accurately activated, the waste and liner drop into an incinerating chamber where it is heated to amazing temperatures reducing the waste to ash.
While some require 110- 120 vAC or 240 vAC. other models rely on propane for the heat source and use 12 vDC to power the fan.
Either way, unlike the composting toilet, which may need a emergency drain for liquids, the incinerating toilets do not, however, the energy cost is higher for a flush of urine only.
A final consideration with either of these alternative toilets is guest eduation. While it may be a curiosity. it is helpful to have a sign or note to explain to guest how to use your toilet.
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