We DITCHED Our Toilet & Saved £300 💩 Separating Composting Toilet Installation🚽 | Ep 411
We decommission our electric pump-out toilet and replace it with a separating toilet, often called a composting toilet. Why would we do this? What was wrong with our old loo? At £25 a pump-out every four weeks, and a lack of pump-out facilities on the canal network, a separating toilet offers us complete freedom. But it's not just about convenience and cost savings – it's about sustainability too. Our new Separett Villa toilet uses little water, requires minimal electricity, and prevents chemical waste from entering our waterways. The waste naturally composts down into usable material, creating a closed-loop system that's perfect for off-grid living.
But doesn't it smell? In this episode, we show you the full job, excuse the pun, of removing our old electric pump-out toilet and installing our new eco-friendly, aroma-free loo. We'll cover the complete installation process and discuss some advantages of a separating toilet for canal boat living.
Key Benefits:
🌱 Little water consumption – no flushing needed
༄ Zero smells
⚡ Minimal electricity required – perfect for off-grid living
💧 No chemical discharge into canals
♻️ Natural composting process – waste becomes usable compost
💰 Saves £300+ per year on pump-out fees
🚤 Complete freedom from pump-out station locations
🌍 Reduced environmental footprint on our waterways
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00:00 Introduction to separating toilets
00:34 The last pump-out
01:44 What is a separating toilet?
02:27 Doesn't it smell?
03:41 Decommissioning the old toilet
04:25 Locating the new toilet
05:15 Bolting down the toilet on a tiled floor
06:15 Extractor pipe and fan
06:57 Why remove a decent pump-out toilet?
08:29 The benefits
08:48 Installing the extractor pipe
16:55 Securing the toilet with CT1 adhesive sealant
17:50 Our Verdict on the Separett Villa
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