The size (volume) of the composter is an important factor, but not the only one. The processing rate can be speeded up by increasing aeration (including thorough mixing or batching) and raising the temperature. A composter is not just a storage tank, so buying a larger composter does not mean you will get the same… Continue Reading
The ratio of urine-to-feces volume varies in different settings. In a day-use facility, there will be a much higher ratio of urine to feces — as high as 10 to 1. However, in a residential setting, a ratio or 3 to 4 is common. So a predominately day-use facility will need to consider a system… Continue Reading
In a capacity rating, one person is an average adult (male and female). However, women can use three to four times more toilet paper than men, as women use toilet paper after urinating and men usually do not. The table shows the capacity rating developing by one study. Urine and Feces Produced by Average Northern… Continue Reading
Most small, self-contained appliance composters were designed for seasonal use only. When a manufacturer states that a model should be used only for seasonal or cottage use, then the number of users listed is usually for 20 to 60 days out of a 365-day year. Manufacturers of seasonal systems usually list a much smaller number… Continue Reading
When deciding what capacity you need for your composting toilet system, consider: How many people will likely use the system every day? For large-capacity applications, also ask: How many people will use it every year? Most manufacturers classify their models by how many people can use the system during a specific period of time and… Continue Reading
