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| Subject: | Re: Septic solution for cottage/cabin |
| Poster: | JoeSpareBedroom |
| Date: | Wed, 21 Feb 2007 19:25:18 UTC |
| Related Postings: | 1 |
"Chris" wrote in message
news:1172083615.810252.312920@p10g2000cwp.googlegroups.com...
>I have a small cottage/cabin (26' x 24'), small budget, where living
> for weekends and vacation, 2 adults. I did the construction myself
> (extending a 10'x10' existing one).
> There is not a septic installation; so far the toilet is outside, also
> I made myself an outside shower.
> There is not running water, only rain water or bring water from a
> spring (when not raining). I am collecting water into a 250 gal water
> tank.
> I am thinking to have an inside toilet and a shower. I did prevue a
> separate room for that. I would like to use these facilities during
> the winter also, (ski season), when frequently -20 C.
> What would be the solution to have an inside toilet and shower? There
> is also a boiler for hot water.
> Is a septic fosse a good solution if not having running water? Any
> other solution?
>
> Thank you,
> Chris
>
What about a composting toilet? I've seen two that worked very badly, and
two that worked beautifully, so you'd need to do some research, obviously.
No water needed.
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