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Using your KK Waterless Toilet
The waterless, urine separating design contributes the extraordinary holding capacity. The composting section holds approximately 60 to 80 uses. The time frame to empty the solids bin varies with number of people and the time period. The toilet is designed for 1 to 5 people full-time. Generally, two people full-time people’s usage will require emptying approximately every 3 weeks; additional people will shorten the time. If using just on weekends with 2 people, that can extend time to 2 months or more. Just a couple of days of non-use extends the period of time. Usually, the level of the compost will not increase; if it does it will be minimal. The urine bottle holds 6 Litres and will require more frequent emptying; two people might need to empty after 3-5 days.
Before use, it is necessary to add compost material to the base of the unit. You can buy this from Bunnings in a “brick” form. Large zip plastic bags are an inexpensive manner for storing the medium. To fill your toilet or refill it after emptying, place one brick in a bucket or zip bag and add water for it to soften and expand. Drop this softened
material (sphagnum peat moss or coconut fiber) into the base of the toilet. The sphagnum peat moss should rise to the level of, or cover, the agitator bar in a horizontal position. The sphagnum peat moss should be damp and crumbly, never wet or soupy. If your sphagnum peat moss or coconut fiber is dry, add a small amount of water. When not in use, the lid of the toilet should be in the closed position, preventing the entry of insects and allowing proper ventilation. The peat moss must be regular/organic sphagnum peat moss, no additives. DO NOT use MIRACLE-GRO peat moss. Adding used coffee grounds results in added moisture and keeps the compost loose so that it mixes better Do not add additional medium after solids usage. Doing this will result in too much sphagnum peat moss or coconut coir in the unit and will limit your time of usage before emptying.
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