Description
The Clivus Multrum range of waterless composting toilets are designed to accommodate a ‘continuous’ composting process with the complete composting cycle taking place in the one chamber. As the organic material decomposes it reduces in volume by up to 90%. The compost pile is therefore always “shrinking in the middle” whilst new material is being added to the top, and finished compost is removed from the bottom of the pile when appropriate.
These sturdy Clivus Multrum range of waterless composting toilets are built to last, and last they do! Built to the highest Australian standards using state-of-the-art material, this is a bathroom setup that will stand the test of time, and best of all, it’s great for the environment and your garden!
Capacity Rating: 4 – 28 people (full-time use) – Min Height Requirement: 75 – 170 cm
A Clivus Multrum Tank Package includes:
- Fully assembled composting tank
- Heavy duty 12 volt fan and 240V transformer
- Vent pipe flashing, fan housing and vent rain cover. (150mm)
- Maintenance tool
- Starter bacteria
- Sealant and screws
- Installation Manual
- Operation & Maintenance Manual
Maintenance
Domestic
A handful of wood shavings or similar thrown down the toilet per day will ensure the adequate amount of carbon rich material that composting toilets need. Apart from this all that is required is to visually check the system from time to time to ensure everything is in order. Except where a system has been severely neglected over a long period of time, raking of the composting pile is only necessary to occasionally level the pile.
Commercial and Public
For commercial and public use facilities Water Wally provides bespoke advice on suitable levels of care and a service and support plan can also be put in place.
A high level servicing guide is detailed below:
Daily or Weekly
- Clean restroom & toilet fixtures using only biodegradable cleaners.
- Flush urinal piping (if applicable) using biodegradable cleaner.
- Add bulking material via pedestals around 2 litres per 10 toilet uses.
Monthly
- Remove non-biodegradable for proper disposal in trash.
- Check pile texture is moist and crumbly, not sodden or dry. If sodden, add additional bulking material and check drainage. If dry, add some liquid.
- Check pumps and drains (if applicable) to ensure proper operation and free flow.
- Level compost pile when pile reaches 20 – 30 cm from base of chute.
- Add ‘Wally’s Workers’ compost enhancing bacteria if extreme usage has occurred or is expected.
- Check user instruction signs, replace as necessary to maximise user co-operation.
Annually
- Clean vent system and remove any obstructions inside ductwork.
- Service fan by cleaning and ensuring proper functioning.
- Clean drain line by removing debris and flushing with clean water.
- Service pump and float switch (if applicable) by cleaning and ensuring proper functioning.
- Remove compost if necessary by removing enough to make room for new material.
