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03-27-2010, 08:12 PM
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1 Rivet Member
Vintage Kin Owner
Dallas
, Texas
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 15
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Anyone use Incinolet incinerator toilet?
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INCINOLET uses electric heat to reduce human waste (urine, solids, paper) to a small amount of clean ash, which is dumped periodically into the garbage. INCINOLET remains clean because waste never touches the bowl surface. A bowl liner, dropped into the bowl prior to use, captures the waste, then both liner and its content drop into the incinerator chamber when the foot pedal is pushed. You can use INCINOLET at any time-even while it is in cycle.
A Typical Cycle:
Incineration cycle is started with the push button. Both heater and blower come on when button is pushed. Heater alternates off and on for a preset period of time, blower continues on until unit has cooled.
Several people may use the toilet in rapid succession. Push the start button after each use to reset the timer.
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This looks like it would be the ultimate RV bathroom, but at $1,800 its not cheap. My main question is: DOES THIS WORK as advertised? I would love to maximize my options and build both toilet styles into my airstream if this is the real deal. Anyone have one? Has anyone used one?
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03-28-2010, 07:44 AM
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Rivet Master
2016 23' International
Centennial
, Colorado
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 1,684
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Would it require a huge amuont of electricity? What if you are boondocking?
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03-28-2010, 08:26 AM
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More than one rivet loose
Currently Looking...
Los Alamos
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2006
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Power consumption would be a problem. 120V only 1800 or 3600 Watts, That is 15A or 30A.
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Sarah, Snowball
Looking for a 1962 Flying Cloud
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03-28-2010, 08:55 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2000 27' Safari
Berkeley
, California
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 135
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You may wish to consider the Sun-Mar range of products. They have home/RV/boat models. Lower power consumption than an Incinolet, but equally expensive.
SUN-MAR. The Environmental Solution
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03-28-2010, 09:36 AM
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1 Rivet Member
Vintage Kin Owner
Dallas
, Texas
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 15
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BeBop, the sun mar looks great! I oftentimes find myself amazed at the inventions that come out of the eco movement - almost makes me want to hug a tree!
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03-28-2010, 11:00 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1962 28' Ambassador
1962 30' Sovereign
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Webster Groves
, Missouri
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 309
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Albatrill
BeBop, the sun mar looks great! I oftentimes find myself amazed at the inventions that come out of the eco movement - almost makes me want to hug a tree!
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Try this site for composting commodes ... I am looking at this for mine.
http://www.natureshead.net/
Bob
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03-28-2010, 11:36 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1982 34' Limited
1975 31' Sovereign
Grovetown
, Georgia
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 107
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I have been around one at work. I refused to use it. When I first started in that area the vent would back draft. Imagine that smell. When we had heavy use it backed and the element burned out. Now we bring in portapotties when there is a work group that can't go back across the levee. They have found scorch marks on the ceiling where is exits the roof. The smell down wind stinks, the blower is noisy, and it pulls a lot of amps. This is a unit of last resort were nothing else is feasible.
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03-28-2010, 11:46 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1962 28' Ambassador
1962 30' Sovereign
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Webster Groves
, Missouri
Join Date: Jul 2009
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GO Bob
I have been around one at work. I refused to use it. When I first started in that area the vent would back draft. Imagine that smell. When we had heavy use it backed and the element burned out. Now we bring in portapotties when there is a work group that can't go back across the levee. They have found scorch marks on the ceiling where is exits the roof. The smell down wind stinks, the blower is noisy, and it pulls a lot of amps. This is a unit of last resort were nothing else is feasible.
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There are 3 units mentioned in this thread ... which one are you referring to?
Thanks,
Bob
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03-28-2010, 05:54 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1982 34' Limited
1975 31' Sovereign
Grovetown
, Georgia
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 107
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INCINOLET Sorry.
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03-28-2010, 06:13 PM
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Rivet Master
1988 29' Excella
Collinsville
, Illinois
Join Date: May 2009
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I can't imagine spending that much $$$ for a toilet. Are you trying to eliminate holding tanks? With that setup you would not be able to boondock unless you want to bring a generator.
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03-28-2010, 08:26 PM
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Rivet Master
Las Vegas
, Nevada
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 626
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I too remember them from where I worked. The smell was AWFUL! Theory was great but that's where it ended.
I'm sure the larger ones require ALOT of power. Not familar with smaller RV type, though. But still, the stink has to be the same.
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03-28-2010, 08:29 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1962 22' Flying Cloud
Bend
, Oregon
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 370
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PS-Almost no power requirement, no smell, no black tank, no dump stations, no problem!
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03-28-2010, 08:30 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1962 28' Ambassador
1962 30' Sovereign
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Webster Groves
, Missouri
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 309
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FLYNCLD
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Have you guys plumed the "wet" side of the commode to a tank or go with the bottle? How long in the real world do you go before you have to dump the compost bin?
Thanks,
Bob
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03-28-2010, 08:37 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1962 22' Flying Cloud
Bend
, Oregon
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 370
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The Natures Head separates the wet waste from the dry. We empty to pee bucket every three or four days depending on the beer budget! The compost bin under full time use goes six weeks or more, and we empty it in a number of creative ways depending on where we are. It can go down a camp toilet. It can go in the woods. It can go into somebody's compost pile if it is not for vegetable gardening. Or worst case scenario it can go in a dumpster. When it comes out, it is just very rich peat moss with no discernible odor.
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03-28-2010, 08:41 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1962 28' Ambassador
1962 30' Sovereign
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Webster Groves
, Missouri
Join Date: Jul 2009
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FLYNCLD
The Natures Head separates the wet waste from the dry. We empty to pee bucket every three or four days depending on the beer budget! The compost bin under full time use goes six weeks or more, and we empty it in a number of creative ways depending on where we are. It can go down a camp toilet. It can go in the woods. It can go into somebody's compost pile if it is not for vegetable gardening. Or worst case scenario it can go in a dumpster. When it comes out, it is just very rich peat moss with no discernible odor.
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Now ... as a reference ... how often do you use your trailer? Any other helpful hints would be welcome as I am considering this for my trailer. Days per week/month of trailer camping use, I mean ...
Spot er Bob
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03-28-2010, 09:00 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1962 22' Flying Cloud
Bend
, Oregon
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 370
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We are full timers,but I think the toilet would work well either way. As a matter of fact, the longer you leave things in there, and as long as you keep the fan running and keep stirring occasionally, the more they compost. You can also call Larry at Natures Head, he is full of good info. Tell him John & Kate sent you!
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03-28-2010, 09:09 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1962 28' Ambassador
1962 30' Sovereign
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Webster Groves
, Missouri
Join Date: Jul 2009
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FLYNCLD
We are full timers,but I think the toilet would work well either way. As a matter of fact, the longer you leave things in there, and as long as you keep the fan running and keep stirring occasionally, the more they compost. You can also call Larry at Natures Head, he is full of good info. Tell him John & Kate sent you!
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Woah! You guys are full timing in a '62 Flying Cloud? Write a story!
Bob
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03-29-2010, 07:24 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1962 22' Flying Cloud
Bend
, Oregon
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 370
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Xbob2
Woah! You guys are full timing in a '62 Flying Cloud? Write a story!
Bob
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You might say we have! Check out our website at The Flying Cloud Eco-Discovery Tour
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04-14-2010, 10:01 PM
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Rivet Master
1964 19' Globetrotter
South Kingstown
, Rhode Island
Join Date: Dec 2004
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This is fascinating- I want one for my studio just to see how it works!
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