High Efficiency Dual Flush Toilets

 

Old standard toilets use 13-20L of water per flush. Compare this to the new High Efficiency Toilet (HET) standard that defines a HET fixture as one that flushes at 20 percent below the 6L per flush (lpf) maximum!

When low-flow toilets were introduced, stories of double flushing and clogging were widespread. But today’s models have improved dramatically, and homeowner satisfaction has improved with them. Today, 23 different toilet manufacturers are marketing over 200 such models of fixtures.

Banish the thought of the stinky old outhouse toilet. Composting toilets effectively treat human “waste” to produce a useable end-product that is a valuable soil additive. They use little or no water, are not connected to expensive sewage systems, and cause no environmental damage.

There are two types of systems:

Batch Systems

With the batch systems, a container is filled and then replaced with an empty container. The composting process is completed inside the sealed container. It can consist of a single, replaceable container, or a carousel system where containers are rotated into the toilet area when the other is full.

Continual Process Systems

These systems are in a constant state of composting. Waste enters the system, composting reduces the volume and moves it downward where it is harvested after 6-12 months as fully composted material.

Benefits of Composting Toilets

20-50% reduction in water use.

Lowered costs for sewage and water service/septic tank maintenance.

Turns “waste” into a resource.

In addition to being great for home use, are also perfect for applications that would not be able to accommodate other systems including sites that are rocky, have a high water table, or are environmentally sensitive.