Porta-a-Potti Questions
Submitted: Tuesday, Oct 07, 2014 at 13:50
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garrycol
I just got back from a trip where I took and used a port-a-potti for the first time and have a couple of questions.
I am still using the chemicals that came with the unit and will switch to
Home Brand Nappisan for the bottom tank when the current stuff runs out. What are people using in the flushing tank - Nappisan as
well?
The chemicals seemed to work
well but when the slide is opened the smell is still a bit overpowering - is there any additional 'deodoriser' that might help reduce the smell from below when doing the business.
Also I did not empty the unit until I got back
home where it was quite a bit warmer than from where I left and combined with the natural fermentation process meant that the lower tank internal pressure was quite high (car is required when opening) and resulted in the lower tank to starting to blow up like a balloon - no leaks but still a concern. Any advice on how to deal with this.
The bottom tanl has now been washed out etc - any hints for storage - leave a litre or so of water in it with chemicals in or leave completely dry and open with maybe a squirt of deoderiser.
Cheers
Garry
Reply By: Member -Dodger - Tuesday, Oct 07, 2014 at 18:48
Tuesday, Oct 07, 2014 at 18:48
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Napisan only in bottom tank, nothing in flush tank... Empty every 3 days whether it needs it or not. Best done after travelling as road vibration helps the napisan to break it all down to liquid.
We do not have any smell using this regime.
I store ours dry.
Some people put a little ecalyptus in the flush tank. I've tried a little naipsan in the flush but stopped it as not required. It probably helps make surfaces slippery to help avoid skid marks. end Quote
We also do the above with our Caravan
toilet system. The eucalyptus oil in the top tank or flush tank helps with the odour however it should only be a small amount about an egg cup full would suffice.
The empty every 3 days is nearly a must. Storing at
home means a thorough clean inside and out plus lubricating the seals as
well before storage.
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Follow Up By: garrycol - Tuesday, Oct 07, 2014 at 19:54
Tuesday, Oct 07, 2014 at 19:54
Cheers - thanks for the advice.
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Reply By: Member - Odog - Wednesday, Oct 08, 2014 at 08:50
Wednesday, Oct 08, 2014 at 08:50
Not meaning to hijack the thread, but wondering what do you use to lubricate the slide? We used our
toilet for first time on 8 week trip, only ever used the
home brand nappy stuff, in bottom tank, never had smells, works so
well. When we got
home, good clean n rinse out, let it dry out, but haven't lubricated anything.. Suggestions on what to use would be great. Cheers. Odog
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Follow Up By: Member - Alan H (QLD) - Wednesday, Oct 08, 2014 at 17:07
Wednesday, Oct 08, 2014 at 17:07
Spray olive oil - cheap generic stuff
Alan
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Follow Up By: Member - batsy - Wednesday, Oct 08, 2014 at 18:28
Wednesday, Oct 08, 2014 at 18:28
Odog we use a product called super lube. It comes in a small plastic container about the diameter of a 20c piece & about 20mm high. It is a clear light "Vaseline type" substance. Think it can be purchased from
pool shops . This jar has lasted us the 8 years we have had the
toilet.
Cheers
Batsy
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