How does the Sun Mar composting toilet work?
Sun-Mar’s unique Bio-drum optimizes composting by automatically draining any excess liquid through a screen at the bottom of the drum directly into the evaporation chamber.
Can I put food scraps in my composting toilet?
Kitchen scraps are great in a humanure compost pile, just as in any other compost heap. You can even add the usual “no-no’s” of composting: meat/animal parts and dairy.
What is the smallest composting toilet?
Sun-Mar Compact
Sun-Mar Compact * Smallest Composting Toilet * The Sun-Mar Compact is smaller than the Excel model and is more suited to small households of up to 2 people.
Can you put toilet paper in a Sun Mar composting toilet?
All types of toilet paper are designed to break down, and there is no specific brand or class of paper that has proven itself better at composting in a Sun-Mar toilet. The simple answer is that any type of toilet paper can be used, whatever your preference.
Why is my composting toilet leaking?
In all composting processes, extra liquid, called “leachate,” forms as the result of the accumulation of: Urine; Water from toilet flushing, toilet bowl washing, or condensation; Water in cells of organisms and other living matter that is released when they decompose.
Can you pee in a Sun-Mar composting toilet?
The GTG, Sun-Mar’s urine separating toilet, has an unlimited capacity to fit multiple installations. However, with all units, the amount of waste in the toilet depends on the number of users. Absolutely, any type of toilet paper can be used in Sun-Mar units. It is a useful source of carbon for the compost.
How often do you have to empty a composting toilet?
every 2-3 months
With commercial composting toilets, the final decomposing chamber usually only needs to be emptied every 2-3 months. During the decomposition process, the amount of waste is greatly reduced through evaporation.
Do you put toilet paper down a composting toilet?
Yes, you can put toilet paper in a composting toilet. Some toilet papers will break down much faster than others, depending on the materials used, how thick the paper is, the ply, and whether any dyes or inks were used. For best results, opt for marine or RV rated toilet paper.
Does toilet paper go in composting toilet?
Since paper products do not decompose as quickly as solid wastes, they will be visible long after the solid matter has broken down. Any type of toilet paper is acceptable; less substantial brands (such as marine or RV paper) will compost the quickest.
How often do you need to empty a composting toilet?
Where can I use a sun Mar composting toilet?
We have a Sun-Mar Composting Toilet system for every situation: Cottages and cabins, RVs, boats, farms, homes, warehouses, pool cabanas, and so many more. A wide range of capacities, and can be installed anywhere you need it.
Are there flush toilets in Sun Mar cottage?
For the more gentile among you, we have a large selection of Centrex Composting systems that incorporate a Flush Toilet in the Bathroom and the Sunmar Composter that has located below. Sun mar cottage toilets can make your cottage a lot more fun and not as rustic to the ladies.
Is there running water in a sun Mar outhouse?
We’ve been using the outhouse for over 60 years at our cabin in the Adirondack mountains of northern NY & still do not have running water. We really appreciate the Sun-Mar Excel, especially on cold early spring mornings and late fall mornings. Installation on the second floor was easy with no expense for septic system or water system.
Why is Sun Mar important to Tim Hortons?
The Margaret and Luke Pettit Environmental Preserve and Sun-Mar help foster a new generation of conservationists by educating students using practical environmental concepts. Sun-Mar toilets help kids attending Tim Horton Children’s Foundation Camps learn about environmental sustainability and recycling back to nature.