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Sun-Mar Composting Toilet

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Sun-Mar Composting Toilet

No water required
Odor Free

The Excel toilet series optimizes the natural processes of decomposition and evaporation in a fully self-contained unit small enough to fit in a camper or cabin. And because no chemicals are used, the composted material can be tilled into the soil without fear of environmental contamination. The NSF listed Excel, plugs into a 110 outlet and incorporates a 2" vent with an internal electric fan and a thermostatically controlled heating element. The Excel NE (non-electric) relies on a larger 4" vent for evaporation and elimination of any restroom odors. Each toilet includes venting material and start-up supplies of Compost Sure, Microbe Mix and Compost Quick. An optional fan for the Excel NE is also available to more rapidly dissipate odors. Additional bags of Compost Sure Peat can also be purchased when needed.
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Optional Fan (for Excel NE)

Compost Sure Peat (5-10 lb. bags)

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5 out of 5

Islandguy

Location:Thompson CT

Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes

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Date:November 3, 2008

I own two Sun-Mar units. Simply put, I have rarely been more pleased with any purchase in my life. You have a simple, environmentally friendly answer to an age old need. The material is top quality and the performance is remarkable.
I purchased my first unit \u2013 the NE model (self contained) about 6 years ago. It was for a small camp at a lake. There was no electricity on the island at the time, so my options were limited. I wanted something well made, simple and reliable \u2013 but most importantly \u2013 something that worked. I had my doubts but all my research pointed to Sun-Mar. I installed the unit in less than a day (vent & drain). It was placed in a small changing cabin where it still functions today. Granted, it was used primarily on weekends by little more than my wife & me. But never was there any odor or any other problem. I removed my first bit of digested compost early one spring (after 2½ seasons use); I removed about 3 gallons of what looked like peat moss taken directly from a factory sealed bag; I was shocked at how well it worked.
I was so pleased with the unit that when I rebuilt a neighboring cottage I purchased the Centrex 2000 model. This unit is electric (for fan & heater \u2013 both aid in evaporation) and has about 3 times the usage capacity. Another benefit is that it is a two part unit \u2013 with a \u201cnormal\u201d looking john (less water tank) in your bathroom & the large \u201cworking parts\u201d down below in the basement. The \u201cjohn\u201d is a low-flush (1 pint) unit made by Sealand \u2013 it is a must if you purchase the \u201cwater\u201d unit. There is a Centrex that is \u201cdry\u201d but I wanted a more traditional look and I thought it would work better. Because this larger unit does utilize water and there are a finite number of flushes the unit can evaporate in a set period of time, an emergency \u201cover flow\u201d drain is required to be installed. To be sure, this drain is not optional \u2013 it is a must!
We have used this larger unit for 2 full seasons now. The first year was perfectly; I didn\u2019t even withdraw any processed compost until early this spring. However, as the season went on, a problem did arise when I disregarded the given directions. The result was that the mixture in the unit became anaerobic \u2013 in essence, it stopped braking down the waste/compost. It was entirely my fault \u2013 not the units. I won\u2019t lie -- the solution was not pretty but doable. Like my father use to say \u2013 \u201csometimes you have to learn the hard way\u201d.
Compost needs water/oxygen/organics to maintain its aerobic breakdown process (this is good). If you remove any one of those elements the process stops (very bad!).With that in mind, follow these simple rules:
1) Compost that is too dry or too wet will not compost properly. The good bacteria you place in the mixture needs water to complete its digestive process, but too much \u201cchokes\u201d this bacteria & the aerobic process stops (very bad).
2) Maintain proper mulch level. Add one scoop (handful) of composting material (peat moss & woodchips) per person per day of use. Remove processed material to \u201cfinishing tray\u201d every 2 to 4 weeks; this will keep the level in the processing chamber at about the ½ mark. This mulch provides organic material for the bacteria but helps maintain the proper moisture level.
3) Rotate the processing drum 4 to 5 rotations twice a week. Do not over rotate, this will not \u201cmix it up better\u201d! Doing so can do just the opposite (again, very bad!).

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