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Finnish peat toilets for summer cottages are the most popular type of dry closets. To dispose of waste, they use a dry substance: either peat, or a mixture of peat and sawdust, or another composition based on bulk raw materials with good hygroscopicity.
In any case, installing such a device allows you to solve the problem of sanitation where it is not possible to equip a separate bathroom with a connection to a sewer or septic tank. In the article below I will talk about my experience using such toilets, analyze the most popular brands on the market, and also give some tips for choosing finished model for making a product with your own hands.
Description of models
Operating principle
A peat dry closet for a summer residence is a system that exploits the biological principle of decomposition and recycling of waste. Unlike water-flush schemes, this design is dry, i.e. does not require connection to either a water supply or a drainage system.
There are different models of such toilets on the market; in addition, if you have a certain skill, you can make the product yourself. But in any case, it will function according to the same principle:
- A tank is used to collect waste (both solid and liquid). The volume of the tank can vary - from 10-15 liters for the most compact portable models to 100-150 liters for home-made stationary structures.
- A seat is fixed above the tank, on which, in fact, a person sits. It can be either part of a structure or a separate structure, for example, a plank box on a wooden frame.
- A layer of peat, a mixture of peat and sawdust, granulated clay, etc. is poured into the bottom of the tank. And yet, the main component is peat: it serves as an absorbent, a substrate for the decomposition of organic matter, and a source of microflora that carries out biological utilization.
- After performing natural needs, the surface of the peat is sprinkled with a fresh portion of the material. In the cheapest models this has to be done manually, but almost all modern products equipped with a dispenser that is activated by pressing a button or lever.
If financial issue is not critical for you, I would recommend installing a model equipped not only with a dispenser, but also with a distributor: this device allows you to cover the surface more evenly, which significantly reduces the intensity of the unpleasant odor in the first minutes after using the toilet.
- Gases generated during the processing of waste by a bacterial complex are removed into: either open method, or through a pipe.
- In small containers, composting of waste mixed with peat occurs without additional effort. But stationary toilets, as well as homemade products operating on this principle require an additional supply of oxygen, which is why a special aerator pipe is included in their design.
The most famous brands
The most simple solution to arrange an autonomous bathroom in a country house or in a country house, you will need to purchase finished product from more or less famous manufacturer. You can decide which Finnish peat toilet is best for your dacha by reading this section.
The range of such devices is constantly expanding, and yet I would highlight several brands that have already earned positive reviews from users:
- Biolan;
- Ecomatic;
- Duomatic;
- Peat;
- Ecolet.
Brands such as Torfolet and Ekomatic today belong to the Finnish company Kekkila and are produced using its equipment.
I have compiled a brief description of the products manufactured under these brands into a single table:
| Brand | Characteristics and Features |
| Biolan | One of the leaders in its segment, its key advantage is its wide product line. The range includes models that differ in price, volume, and general design:
The “price range” for this brand is also significant: budget models cost between 16-18 thousand rubles, and the most effective recyclers will cost you from 60 thousand rubles or more. |
| Ecomatic | Products from this series can also be found under the names Kekillа Ekomatic or L&T Ekomatic (the difference is in the specific manufacturing company, but the design diagram remains the same). Toilets are distinguished by high versatility, good quality of waste disposal and almost complete absence of unpleasant odors. The system works on peat filler (I would recommend using a special one, but you can also use regular peat). For maximum efficiency The instructions recommend additionally connecting a hose for draining liquid waste and a ventilation tube - then there will be no smell at all. The cost of products depends on the configuration: for the basic model, prices start from 19 thousand rubles, for the modified one - from 24-25 thousand. |
| Peat | In fact, the model is a Russian replica of Ekomatika, which has been produced in the Russian Federation since 2008. Structurally and externally, it is practically indistinguishable from the original, but costs slightly less - from 17 thousand. |
| Duomatic | Includes two containers for separate waste collection. The volume of the tank is quite sufficient to serve a family of 3-4 people throughout the entire summer season(from 70 days or more). The price depends on the capacity and starts from about 10 thousand (for a model with a 50 liter tank). |
| Ecolet | The model features an extremely spacious tank – about 700 liters of “useful” load. At the same time, the four-section design of the tank allows it to be filled gradually, thereby increasing the efficiency of composting. Like other Kekkila lines, a system for separating waste into fractions is implemented here: the liquid part is removed into a separate container, and then either drained or evaporated without the use of electricity. This option is ideal for big family, which spends the whole summer in the country, or for installation in a public place (for example, when providing an outdoor festival). |
The range of Finnish dry toilets operating on the principle of peat composting includes dozens various models. It can be difficult to choose one, so I have compiled a list of key factors that you should pay attention to before purchasing.
The most important points are:
- Waste tank capacity– the larger it is, the less often you will have to empty it. So, for example, a family of two will have to clean a 12-liter tank at least once a month, but a 50-liter tank may be enough for the whole summer.
Select a model so that you are physically able to move the waste container. It is better to dispose of peat more often than to strain yourself by pulling out an unbearable load!
- Peat tank capacity– the larger it is, the less often you will have to fill it out. Basically, it’s a question of comfort, since you can do without it altogether: a box of powder is simply placed next to it.
- Product dimensions. This parameter is important if we plan to build a toilet into a room allocated for it or an already built separate building.
- Design Features: type of ventilation, tank full indicator, method of removing liquid waste, etc.
- Seat material. High-quality models are equipped with seats made of comfortable plastic, which even in the cold for a long time does not cool down, providing comfort upon contact with the skin.
However, you shouldn’t forget about the price: really high-quality and functional models are not cheap, but, in my opinion, they are worth it. In any case, I chose to pay once for a good peat dry closet from a Finnish manufacturer, and have been actively using it for over 7 years now without the slightest complaints.
We do it ourselves
If you like the idea of recycling waste using peat, but you don’t plan to buy a rather expensive device, then it is quite possible to make a similar design from improvised materials. Of course, the efficiency of its work will not be so high, and bad smell will not allow you to install a toilet in the house - but otherwise it turns out quite functional.
The work flow will be like this:
- At the first stage, we choose a place for the toilet. Since the likelihood of runoff entering soil or water sources in in this case is minimal, then you will not have to take precautions, as when installing a septic tank or cesspool.
- Next, select a plastic or metal container. For a stationary toilet, the optimal volume starts from 100 liters: the larger the tank, the less often you will have to clean it.
- We dig the container into the ground so that its neck is slightly above ground level.
- We build on top wooden toilet made from pipes or beams. Inside we set up a temporary boardwalk and install a wooden seat. We attach a toilet seat on top - solely to increase the level of comfort.
If we have a tank with a volume of up to 50 liters, then we don’t have to dig a hole. This design is simply placed under a wooden toilet seat, for which a special hatch is made on the side. The tank can also be dismantled for cleaning without dismantling the flooring.
- We pour a small amount of water into the bottom of the container with the addition of a biological product to decompose organic matter, and then fill it with peat or a mixture of peat and sawdust with a layer of 10-15 cm.
- In the toilet we install a container with dry peat, which we will use to sprinkle waste.
This toilet is operated in almost the same way as a factory product. The only thing I advise is not to wait until the container is filled to the top. After approximately 3/4 of the volume has been used, the tank can be removed and the peat along with feces can be poured into a compost heap, where the transformation of waste into fertilizer will continue.
Conclusion
Finnish country peat toilets are a fairly functional, albeit expensive solution. However, if you want to save money, you can make a similar design yourself. You can understand the nuances of the system’s operation and understand how to build it by watching the video in this article and receiving the necessary advice in the comments to the material.
Among the majority of dry toilets for summer cottages, the most popular and high-quality ones are Finnish toilets. They create quite comfortable conditions for using the toilet in the country.
After all, the lack of normal conditions of use makes many people think about improving them. So, for example, an ordinary toilet with a pit often causes a lot of inconvenience due to an unpleasant odor, and Finnish dry toilets successfully solve this problem.
Another problem may arise from releasing accumulated sewage from an ordinary cesspool from a street toilet, and Finnish dry closets are very convenient in order to be able to quickly and promptly empty their containers.
But you can use the Finnish toilet most effectively only after learning more about its structure, operating principle, and even reviews from those who already use it.
Finnish manufacturers are very compact plastic structures, which are very easily transported from one place to another, use dry powder as a peat filler, most of them are completely energy-independent, and therefore are considered an economical toilet device.
Their complete biological properties and the absence of the use of chemicals during operation are among the primary advantages of such toilets.
And its aesthetic appearance and convenience allow you to use such a device in the restroom with maximum comfort and convenience.
Also, one of the attractive characteristics of Finnish toilets is their ease of operation and installation. It does not need to be connected to a water supply because in its design and principle of operation there is simply no water supply.
And the ease of maintenance when cleaning filled containers fully justifies the purchase of such a toilet.
After all, in order to clean this toilet, it is enough to simply empty the container of accumulated sewage and dispose of the peat and sewage directly onto the compost heap, where it all turns into complete fertilizer for the garden.
And in terms of their profitability, such toilets are well worth their cost. After all, their service only includes the purchase of peat, the consumption of which is not so great.
Photo: peat for dry toilet Finnish toilets have several popular brands, which are already known not only to most sellers in the portable plumbing market, but also to many buyers:
- Ecomatic;
Photo: refilling the Ecomatic dry toilet - Biolan;
Photo: Biolan - Duomatic;
Photo: Duomatic - Ekolet;
Photo: Ekolet - Peat.
Photo: Torfolet Today, such brands of Finnish toilets as Ekomatic or Torfolet now belong to the Finnish company Kekilla.
If we compare Finnish toilets with Russian manufacturers, we can note several advantages of dry toilets from Finnish manufacturers:
- appearance Finnish toiletries look more elegant than Russian ones;
- Finnish dry toilets, of course, are much more expensive than Russian ones, so they are not available to every buyer;
- the large volume of Finnish toilets significantly exceeds the volume of Russian ones. So, domestic manufacturer toilets have container volumes for collecting sewage from 60 to 120 liters, and container volumes for biotoilets from Finnish manufacturers are 110 liters or more;
- the ventilation device in Finnish dry closets is fully equipped with all the necessary devices: a pipe, a weather vane, hoses, while Russian dry closets only have forced ventilation in some models;
- Finnish-made dry closets have warm seats that are made of foamed and compacted foam, while Russian dry closets most often have plastic seats in their design, which are very cold in cold weather and because of this cause a lot of discomfort.
Such an overview comparison is not quite enough to have a complete picture of dry closets from Finnish manufacturers and to draw your own conclusions about which models to choose: domestic or Finnish.
After all, it’s no secret that often an expensive thing is justifiably expensive, and it will later show its worth positive side the entire operational period.
Therefore, to compare and understand why Finnish toilet devices are so good, let’s consider two models of Finnish dry toilets: Ecomatic and Biolan.
Ecomatic
Among the models of Finnish dry toilets called Ecomatic, three names are often found on the market of autonomous portable sewerage equipment, which can practically mean the same model, the same brand, as well as a manufacturer from the same country, but different companies.
This is how you can find Finnish dry closets:
- Kekillä Ekomatic;
- L&T Ekomatic;
- Ekomatic.
In fact, these are the same dry closets, the only difference being that each can be represented by one or another Finnish company. They all have the same technical characteristics and features in installation, operation and maintenance.
You cannot complain about Ekomatic that it emits unpleasant odors; it is always kept clean and can easily provide real urban comfort in rural areas or at summer cottage.
Such toilets do not require water or electricity or connection to a central sewerage system.
The volume of storage containers is sufficient for 3-4 people to comfortably use the toilet throughout the entire summer season.
When using the Ecomatic toilet, you do not need to buy expensive chemical sanitary liquids.
Photo: peat fillers for dry toilets Its peat fillers, on the basis of which it works, perfectly correspond to all the necessary sanitary standards and rules.
Ekomatic device and operating principle of a dry closet
Photo: dimensions and operating principle of the dry closet TO technical specifications Ecomatic toilets can be classified as following parameters and criteria that are specified in any technical data sheet of the product:
- the volume of the storage tank or container for the accumulation of sewage and compost masses is 110 l;
- depth of the toilet structure – 780 mm;
- toilet width – 600 mm;
- height of the toilet structure to the seat – 500 mm;
- height of the toilet structure to the handle – 900 mm;
- the colors of the models can be different - green, gray, gray granite, beige, but never bright or variegated;
- the weight of the entire structure of the toilet fixture is 10 kg.
Photo: biotoilet Biomarket The set of Ekomatic toilets, as a rule, includes the following components of internal fittings and structural elements:
- The toilet body consists of a tank, a top with a tank and a lid from the tank. The housing can be manufactured either by Russian manufacturers, together with Finland, or by Finnish ones. Of course, the cost of the product will depend on this;
- ventilation pipes in the amount of 2 pcs. have a cross-sectional diameter of 78 mm and a length of 78 cm. This is quite enough for all harmful fumes and gases to escape beyond the reach of a person or his living space;
- fastening elements - 2 clamps, the diameter of which is 75 mm;
- ventilation cover to protect the pipe from snow, rain, hail and other precipitation or debris getting inside it;
- ventilation flexible pipes in the amount of 1 piece, 2 meters long and 82 mm in diameter;
- fitting – 1 piece for connecting the drainage hose to the toilet body;
- drainage hose 1.5 meters long and 16 mm in diameter;
- The seat is warm with a cover.
Photo: installing a dry toilet seat The design of the Ecomatic dry closet is designed to provide maximum comfort to those who will use it.
After using the toilet, you need to turn the handle on the tank left and right, so thanks to this mechanism, the filler from a dry mixture of peat and sawdust will cover the sewage in sufficient quantities.
This device is very convenient and you will not need to constantly pour consumable peat material with a ladle into the toilet seat, etc. Peat contains microorganisms for which sewage entering the tank becomes a nutrient medium.
Photo: installation of a peat dry closet Thanks to this very process of organic processing of human waste products, the entire contents of the toilet are recycled, the liquid evaporates, and the compost can be used as fertilizer.
Important! During installation, it is required to place the structure in in the right place, the choice of which is yours (experts still recommend installing dry closets away from residential premises), and then lead the ventilation pipe through the ceiling and roof to the street.
The total length of the ventilation pipe together with the hose is 3.5 m, so this length should be quite enough to take the pipe outside the premises of a separate house on the street or toilet room inside a country house.
Excess liquid, which is formed as a result of the action of bacteria in the peat, accumulating, must be drained by gravity through a drainage hose into a separate container or outside the premises into a ditch.
This water, which is filtered through peat filler, is absolutely harmless to the environment. natural environment. Moreover, by diluting it with water in a ratio of 1:3, you can get excellent liquid fertilizer.
Photo: waste disposal The compost toilet tank, when opened with a special handle, moves freely onto a wheelbarrow or trolley and is transported to the place of its disposal or waste storage in the form of a compost heap or a special compost tank.
Reviews
Pavel Samsonov, Naberezhnye Chelny
I bought an Ecomatic for my small dacha outside the city about a year ago. I can only say one thing: I threw away a lot of money, but it’s of little use. No, of course, the point is that the toilet turns sewage into fertilizer. However, there are probably more flies near this toilet than if I had made a cesspool closed type. Or you could buy a Russian toilet, cheaper, and the effect would be the same. So it’s not true what they write about smells. Although they are not very sharp, they attract flies, and this is no longer hygienic. This year I decided to move the toilet outside to a separate house. So think before you buy such a toilet for a lot of money.
Liliana Rasulovna, Moscow
Our family is small - 4 people. And we had to somehow solve the problem with the toilet in the country. At that time there wasn’t much money to buy an expensive septic tank or dig trenches for pipes and dig drain hole, and we don’t have much time for all this. Therefore, we decided to buy a dry closet, which can be moved anywhere and is not so troublesome to install - we just installed the ventilation and that’s it. We installed the toilet in a separate room at the dacha, the room is closed by a door, and therefore no unpleasant odors bother us, and there are certainly no flies to be seen. Excellent toilet - we are satisfied.
Petrovich, Tula
A year ago, my wife and I purchased an Ecomatic dry closet for our dacha. They didn’t immediately find out what manufacturer it was, they said in the store that the toilet was Finnish, so we were filled with trust. And then it turned out that when we started using it, after a couple of weeks, the handle on the tank, where the mechanism for dumping peat into the tank is located, began to jam. What to do? We went to the store. A month later they sent us a specialist who adjusted the tank handle and now everything works properly. We talked to this little guy as a repairman, and he said, well, you have a toilet jointly produced by Finland and Russia, so it turned out to be a small marriage. Although, he says that he rarely saw the same models break down, so they shouldn’t break. Here's the story. But after the repair, the dry closet still works properly and without any problems. This may be an isolated incident, but it was not very pleasant, to be honest.
Prices
For the most part, the prices for composting toilets made in Finland are significantly higher than the prices of Russian toilet designs based on the biological principle of operation.
Moreover, even among the model range of other brands, but the same representative of the Finnish production of dry composting toilets, Ekomatic differs in price.
Its average cost is - 18990 rub.. However, the most modified and improved models can cost 24100 rub..
Not all dacha owners have the kind of money to be able to easily and calmly purchase a Finnish dry closet.
And, nevertheless, such dry toilets as Ekomatic fully justify their cost and create the maximum possible comfort in the conditions of organizing a restroom in the country.
Such a toilet device can be easily installed in the house, or you can equip it in a more original way, making a Finnish peat toilet for a summer house with a house, which can be located away from the living space.
Biolan
Among Finnish toilets, another leader in sales is the Finnish garden toilet Biolan.
Unlike the small Ekomatic model range, Biolan has the most expanded range of modifications, which differ significantly from each other in both design and price.
So, the most common models of toilets from the Biolan series are:
- Biolan Naturum;
- Biolan Komplet;
Photo: Biolan Komplet - Biolan white and blue with separator;
Photo: Biolan white and blue with separator - Biolan compost;
Photo: Biolan compost - Biolan Populett;
Photo: Populet - Biolan Icelett.
Photo: Aiselet Among such diversity, it is very difficult to decide which model to choose for your dacha.
Important! In order to facilitate the choice and more fully understand what features and parameters this or that Finnish toilet model from the Biolan series has, you just need to study their technical characteristics in more detail.
Thus, the Biolan Naturum dry dry closet has a more cylindrical tank configuration, and therefore belongs to the drum dry closets, which should only be installed inside heated rooms.
Such models are designed to serve from one to five people who permanently reside in the house. And although the design is called dry, it still allows you to wash the toilet with water, and sometimes you can even use it under a bidet.
Photo: Biolan Naturum dry toilet refill Great a budget option/, which may be available to most buyers, is the Finnish dry closet Komplet from the Biolan series.
Saturated green color the housing will create an atmosphere of solidity and some semblance of visual comfort for the room in which such a toilet will be placed. It is quite easy and simple to maintain.
For its normal operating condition, it is enough to manually add peat filler of any brand each time after use.
The ventilation pipe will provide maximum comfort when using such a toilet device and will remove unpleasant odors outside.
Photo: parameters of the Finnish dry closet Komplet Modifications of dry toilets from the Finnish manufacturer from the Biolan series with a separator are also considered very popular.
Its price-quality ratio fully meets the needs of most buyers, which is why toilets with a divider are so popular.
What is its superiority? His toilet seat has two separating chambers that drain liquid waste products of human activity into one receiving tank, and solid waste- in another.
For the first time, using such a toilet may not seem entirely convenient, however, this is a matter of habit. All toilet receptacles with a separator are equipped with special dispensers with odor absorbers, which serve as an excellent addition to the entire toilet design.
Photo: Biolan with a separator in section A neat and not bulky construction of a peat dry closet from the Biolan series is a Finnish composting peat toilet.
The design of such a toilet also has an odor absorber, and therefore can be perfectly used not only in the country, but also in rural conditions, if installed in a separate room of the house.
Also, such toilets can be easily installed inside outbuildings, because they are not at all afraid of winter conditions because they are made of extremely durable polymer material.
Photo: Biolan Populet dimensions Like all other models, the Populet dry closet from the Biolan series has a durable thermal seat, well-designed ventilation and convenient containers for further maintenance.
The parameters and dimensions of such a toilet make it convenient even if it is possible to empty it of its contents using a garbage truck.
One of the most interesting modifications of toilets from the Biolan series is also the Ayselet freezing toilet.
This is generally the latest design in modern technologies for the production of dry closets, however, it does not belong to the subgroup of dry closets operated on peat fillers, and it is also completely dependent on power supply.
Design and principle of operation of Biolan series toilets
Dry dry toilets Naturum, Komplet from the Biolan series can be installed directly on the floor, without any equipment basement or pit.
It does not need to be connected to water supply and electricity, which significantly reduces energy costs for its operation. That is why such dry toilets are considered very practical and cost-effective.
To drain liquid from a dry closet, you need to install a special canister, tank or any other container nearby or in a remote separate room, veranda or on the street behind the house to collect purified and treated liquid, which can then be used as fertilizer when diluted with water.
Composting takes place directly in a closed mixing drum, and therefore the entire process of adding peat filler is hidden from the user’s eyes.
Some models are equipped with adjustable wheels with locks to make the toilet easier to transport. Most often, wheels are found in Finnish-made dry closets such as: Komplet, Populet, as well as modifications with a separator.
All these models are in great demand in those families where there are disabled relatives who are very inconvenient to move to an ordinary toilet every time, so a dry closet on wheels in such cases is a godsend.
To unload a tank or container with waste, it is enough to pull it out and load it on a cart to transport it to the place where you may have a storage tank in your dacha. compost heap or compost bin.
It is here that waste can ferment and then be used as an excellent fertilizer for your garden or garden.
Toilets with a separator are very well maintained, as it is very convenient to empty their containers when they are full because they are not so heavy in weight and can be easily removed individually.
The composting toilet has the same operating principle as other modifications of dry toilets.
Moreover, its additional convenience lies in the fact that to clean the toilet you do not need to move the entire structure; it is enough to use a special door that allows you to remove the filled tank to empty it of waste.
Such toilets, if used only by one family of no more than 4 people, can be cleaned once a year.
In principle, all Biolan dry closets are very easy to use. Before the first use, be sure to add a little peat to the bottom of the tank.
After use, add a little more peat, so you have already provided the environment in which the sewage will be processed using those living microorganisms that are found in the natural environment of peat.
Important! Excess purified water is discharged using a drainage hose into a pit or special tank. But if you do not want to use this water as fertilizer in the future, then you can simply drain the water into the soil.
Among wide choice Finnish peat models are in great demand today for dry toilets for dachas. And this is not surprising, since similar designs are comfortable to use. If you use a traditional pit toilet, it causes a lot of inconvenience due to the unpleasant odor, but Finnish dry toilets successfully solve this problem.
Description of the Finnish peat toilet
Finnish dacha dry closets are unique designs that can be completed with your own efforts. Their peculiarity is in the method of loading the neutralizing material. If we compare a peat toilet with a chemical one, then the first option does not require refilling with active materials at a time until it is used up. Each layer of waste is covered with peat, which ensures extremely tight contact and effective compost formation.
You can fill the peat manually. This method was used during installation homemade designs. A container with dry peat and a scoop is mounted along with it. It is necessary to fill up the sewage after each visit to the toilet.
Video: description of the operation of a composting toilet for a summer residence
In the video - a Finnish peat toilet for a summer house:
If we consider factory models, they are equipped with dispensers. In them, peat is located in special containers. Thanks to the dispenser, economical consumption of the product is achieved. If you buy innovative models of Finnish peat toilets, they have a dispenser with a distributor. Due to this, the peat will be distributed evenly over the waste. You may also find out how to build a toilet in your summer cottage.
Finnish peat toilets can be of two types:
An important point when using a Finnish peat dry closet is the need for oxygen. Thanks to it, it is possible to achieve the effective conversion of sewage into compost. This problem does not particularly affect portable compact waste disposal units. But in stationary models with a spacious tank there may be aerator pipes. They serve to ventilate the layer in the storage tank.
To prevent the formation of an unpleasant odor, the Finnish peat dry closet is equipped with ventilation. If the tank size is small, then the ventilation pipe is led directly from the room. When installing aeration pipes, they are attached to ventilation duct. But what they will look like and how you can make them yourself is described in great detail in this article.
Advantages and disadvantages
If you decide to install a Finnish peat dry closet for your dacha, then you need to understand what advantages these designs have:
- Small dimensions.
- The dry closet operates autonomously, so there is no need to connect the mains or engineering Communication.
- Environmental Safety.
- Possibility of obtaining high-quality organic fertilizer.
The video shows the advantages of a peat toilet for a summer residence:
But peat models have their disadvantages. These include the need to monitor the level in the storage tank, as well as periodic cleaning of the tanks. But similar shortcomings are not typical for all types of Finnish peat toilets.
What a toilet looks like in a country house with a toilet, and how it can be made. Information from the article will help you understand:
Manufacturers and prices
Today, Finnish peat recyclers are available in a wide range. Thus, choosing the necessary model will not be difficult. The main thing is to trust trusted manufacturers.
Ecomatic
This manufacturer suggests models of a Finnish peat dry closet, the operation of which involves the use not of pure peat, but of a peat mixture with sawdust. In this way, it is possible to obtain oxygen in the amount necessary for the formation of fertilizer.
From Ecomatic
But Ecomatic dry closets have their drawbacks. The first disadvantage is the high cost. But dry toilets have an attractive appearance, so they will fit seamlessly into a summer cottage.
The next advantage of such designs is the large capacity of the tank, which is 110 liters. Due to this volume of the tank, comfortable operation of the device is achieved by a family of 4 people. The dry closet needs to be cleaned every 2 months. The cost of the Ecomatic dry closet is 21,900 rubles. But what is the most popular dry toilet for a summer cottage without odor and pumping, and how to choose it correctly. will help you understand this
Piteko
This is another popular manufacturer of Finnish peat toilets. Produces them in Russia. They must be installed on a hard and level surface. But connect electrical network and engineering communications are not worth it.
From Piteko
The peculiarity of dry toilets of this brand is that they have two-chamber designs. This makes it possible to separate waste into liquid and solid. Recyclers can also be equipped with filters for removing liquid and flaps for convenient removal of compost. You can purchase a 44 liter Piteko waste disposal unit for 5,490 rubles. But how to choose a toilet in a country house without a cesspool, and what it will look like, the video will help you understand
Biolan
This manufacturer produces expensive models of Finnish dry toilets. Options with two-chamber utilizers, in which liquid and solid waste are distributed, are in great demand. When installing such structures, no connection to the electrical network or sewer system is required.
From Biolan
Models are equipped with a ventilation pipe with a cover. Thanks to it, you don’t have to worry about unpleasant odors entering the room. This brand produces dry toilets with an improved drainage system. The lineup includes several options, but the maximum tank capacity is 300 liters. The cost reaches 19,500 rubles. But what it will look like, and how you can build it yourself, is described in great detail in this article. Read also the material about.
Finnish models are especially popular. One of them is the Ekomatic peat toilet. The Finnish Ekomatic toilet can be used both in the country and at construction sites or small cafes. But it is mainly used in dachas or in country houses, that is, where there is no possibility of connecting to a central or autonomous sewerage system.
The operating principle of Ecomatic is based on the process of decomposition of waste into compost, which is used as fertilizer. This dry closet model does not require connection to the water supply and sewerage system. it does not require electricity, etc. to operate. Therefore, with its help it will be quite simple to organize, in a suburban or country house, urban comfort.
Design features and operating principle of the Ecomatic toilet
The Ekomatic peat toilet is produced by three Finnish companies:
- Kekillä Ekomatic;
- L&T Ekomatic;
- Ekomatic.
In any case, no matter what company it is produced by, it is the same dry closet, with the same characteristics and features.
The design of the Ecomatic toilet consists of the following elements:
- Waste collection container;
- Container with peat mixture;
- Ventilation and liquid drainage piping system.
The waste container is made of durable plastic and is a monolithic container. A container with peat is placed on top of it. The case is manufactured either in Finland or in Russia, and the price of the product depends on this.
The piping system includes the following elements:
- ventilation pipes with a diameter of 78 mm and a length of 78 cm - 2 pcs;
- flexible ventilation pipe with a diameter of 82 mm and a length of 2 m - 1 piece;
- clamps with a diameter of 75 mm. - 2 pcs;
- cover to protect the ventilation pipe;
- drainage hose diameter 16 mm, length 1.5 m;
- 1 fitting for drainage hose;
- seat with cover.
The Ecomatic toilet is designed in such a way as to provide its owners with maximum comfort and convenience. In order to fill up the feces with the peat mixture after using the toilet, you don’t have to use a ladle; just turn the handle first in one direction, then in the other, and that’s it.
Once the storage tank is full, it can be emptied into a hole, where it will ripen and become compost - organic fertilizer. For uniform filling and distribution of waste, the storage tank has two toothed disks.
The liquid is filtered through peat and the output is harmless. Liquid masses are discharged through a drainage hose into a separate container or ditch. If you dilute it tap water in a ratio of 1/3 you get a good liquid fertilizer that is used to feed plants.
Technical characteristics of the Ekomatic dry closet
- Toilet size – 780 × 600 × 900 mm.
- Storage volume – 110 liters.
- The volume of the filler tank is ~20 liters.
- Seat height – 50 cm.
- The period for filling the container (for a family of 4 people) is 110 - 120 days.
- Price – 16,000 – 25,000 rubles.
Advantages
The main advantages of this toilet include:
- absence of unpleasant odors;
- the volume of the storage allows a family of 3-4 people to use the toilet throughout the entire summer season;
- no expensive chemicals required;
- do not require connection to water supply and other communications;
- acceptable cost.
Ekomatic toilet set
All models are equipped with a standard set, which includes such structural elements and internal fittings as:
- a body which consists of a tank, a top with a tank and a lid from the tank;
- fan pipes – 2 pieces, diameter 78 mm, length – 78 cm;
- fasteners – 2 clamps, diameter 75 mm;
- ventilation cover;
- flexible pipes for ventilation – 1 pc. 2 m long, 82 mm in diameter;
- fitting for connecting the drainage hose – 1 piece;
- drainage hose – length 1.5 m, diameter 16 mm;
- warm seat with cover.
Price
Prices for Finnish toilets are not the lowest, and differ greatly from the cost of products from Russian manufacturers. But in terms of functionality, Ecomatic toilets are practically not inferior to models that cost twice as much. On average prices will be as follows:
Of course, not everyone can afford to buy a Finnish dry toilet.
Ekomatic peat dry closets are well worth the cost and will provide maximum comfort to residential users long time in the country. This toilet can be installed both in the house and in a separate room.
Video: Peat dry toilet Ekomatic (Ekomatic) Kekkila
For arranging a toilet in a summer cottage, the best option is a peat toilet, which does not require sewerage or water supply. To determine which better toilet for a summer residence, consider their operating principle and advantages.
The principle of operation of such a toilet is the transformation of human waste with the help of biologically active substances into compost. In fact, two problems are solved: getting rid of waste and obtaining organic fertilizers for a summer cottage.
The advantages of peat toilets include:
- The filler is environmentally friendly (peat is absolutely harmless to the soil);
- Possibility of recycling waste (including food) into compost. A compost pit is created into which waste from the peat toilet is placed. A year later, after the decomposition processes in the compost have stopped, the organic fertilizer is ready for use;
- Compact, takes up little space on site or indoors;
- No water supply required;
- Cost-effective (low costs for consumables);
- A long period between container cleanings (1-3 times per season, depending on the number of users and the size of the storage capacity);
- Relatively low price.
Peat toilets also have disadvantages:
- The need for ventilation and drainage of liquid waste, which complicates the installation process and implies a stationary structure;
- When using the toilet in winter period, it needs to be heated. Peat filler with negative temperatures may freeze;
- In terms of size, it is somewhat inferior to a portable dry closet.
What is it and how does it work
The peat dry closet consists of the following parts:
- The upper container (the peat mixture is poured into it) is equipped with a mechanism with a handle for uniform unloading and distribution of peat;
- The lower container on which the toilet with lid is attached is for storing and recycling waste. Container volume is 44-230 l, but models with a volume of 100-140 l are more popular;
- The ventilation pipe is 3-4 m high with a minimum number of bends. It is connected to the lower container and serves to remove the liquid part of waste and unpleasant odors in vapor form. It is advisable to have a ventilation cap and valve in the pipe (from flies).
- Housing made of plastic, resistant to low temperatures and aggressive substances;
- Drain hose (for removing liquid waste into compost pit or special container).
Diagram of a peat dry closet Peat filler is poured into the upper container in an amount regulated by the manufacturer. It is recommended to fill the upper container to 2/3 of its volume. A 1-2 cm layer of peat is poured onto the bottom of the receiving container. After the waste enters the lower container, it is evenly covered with the peat mixture (you need to turn the handle on the upper container several times). Next, the contents of the lower tank are divided into three fractions: solid (compost), liquid (discharge using a drainage hose and ventilation) and gaseous (removal using ventilation).
The peat mixture consists of peat with sawdust, sometimes other organic compounds are present to speed up the fermentation process. Primary composting of waste begins in the lower container under the influence of peat bioenzymes. The bactericidal properties of peat help eliminate odors, and the properties of the sorbent separate the compost into fractions with partial absorption of moisture. After filling the container, the primary compost is delivered to the compost pit, where it matures (usually about a year).
How to choose a peat toilet
When purchasing a peat toilet, you should consider the following characteristics:
- Dimensions and height of the toilet, which is usually lower than in standard models of stationary toilets;
- Volume of the lower storage tank (if there are 1-2 users, then there is no need for a large tank - the waste has a shelf life);
- The presence of a filling indicator (promotes timely cleaning of the storage tank);
- Maximum load on the toilet seat (depends on the quality of the material and the weight of the heaviest user).
The location of the toilet is important - separately on the site or indoors. This affects the length of the drain hose and vent pipe. Indoor installation requires additional accessories.
It is necessary to provide for the mode of use of the toilet - if it is used in winter, then heated models become relevant.
How to clean a toilet
Cleaning the toilet is done as it is full and includes emptying the bottom tank and disinfecting it. The frequency of this procedure depends on the number of people using the toilet, the volume of the storage container and the period of use of the installation (regularly or only on weekends).
It is advisable not to let the receiving tank fill completely - it is more difficult to remove and carry. All models of bins are equipped with handles for convenience, and some have wheels to facilitate transportation to the compost pit.
If the toilet is not used during the winter, it must be preserved - empty both containers and treat the storage tank with sanitary liquid, followed by the addition of cleaning bacteria.
Note! On average, 1 kg of peat mixture is used to dispose of 10 kg of organic waste.
Heated toilet
In winter, especially when severe frosts, a peat toilet in a summer cottage may not function well (decomposition processes during low temperatures slow down, the drainage fluid in the drain hose may freeze).
When using a dry closet in winter (if there is electricity), you should choose a heated model. The tank of this toilet is equipped with an electric heating element, which allows its use at temperatures up to 60 degrees below zero. The walls and roof of the winter version of the dry closet must be insulated.
Electric dry closet
An electric toilet is a type of toilet that, according to its operating principle, resembles a peat toilet. It also separates waste into solid and liquid fractions, but uses electricity to process waste. Heat treatment converts solid waste into dried compost, which is then dumped into a compost pit to produce fertilizer. Liquid waste partially evaporate (ventilation is required) and are discharged into a reservoir or soil. There is a variety with freezing waste.
Emptying the storage tank is done much less frequently - once a year.
This type of toilet is not popular enough due to its high cost. Their second drawback is the mandatory presence of an electrical network.
Finnish dry toilet
Finnish peat dry closets features an aesthetic appearance, compactness and complete ventilation system(with pipe, weather vane and hoses). Significant advantage over toilets Russian production– warm toilet seat made of compacted foam. The storage tanks of Finnish toilets are more spacious - they have a volume of 110 liters or more. Good quality corresponds and high price these products.
Let's look at the most popular brands of Finnish dry toilets:
Ecomatic
Toilet trademark Ecomatic has the following characteristics:
- Storage tank volume 110 l;
- Dimensions 60x78x50 cm;
- Weight 15 kg;
- The body is made of polyethylene, the seat is made of foamed polypropylene.
Additionally equipped with a metal dispenser, two rigid ventilation pipes (diameter 75 mm, length 780 mm), a flexible ventilation pipe (diameter 82 mm, length 2 m), a wind vane for the ventilation pipe and a drainage hose with a fitting (diameter 16 mm, length 1.5 m).
The average cost of Ecomatic toilets (Finnish production) is 26,000 rubles. There are models made in Russia, which are much cheaper - about 16,000 rubles.
Biolan
The Biolan brand is represented by several models that differ in design and price. Let's look at their main characteristics:
| Name | Upper/lower tank volume | Dimensions, cm | Diameter/length of drainage hose, mm | Price, rub | |
| Biolan Complete | 33/140 | 85x60x78x53 | 75 | 32/1500 | 18900 |
| Biolan Populette | -/200 | 86x93.5x82x48 | 110 | 32 | 65000 |
| Biolan with separator | 28/30 | 78x59.4x85x53 | 75/750*2+600 | 32 | 27300 |
| Biolan compost | -/200 | 54x54x97 | 75/2*1000 | 32/95 | 32000 |
Russian made
Compact-eco
Made of impact-resistant polystyrene, storage container volume 60 l, weight 12 kg, dimensions 76x51x67 cm, height to seat 45 cm. The package includes a drainage hose 1 m long, a separator with fastening to the lower tank, a ventilation pipe made of a flexible corrugated hose 2 m long A model is available with an additional fan.
The average price is 7500 rubles.
Piteko
Main characteristics:
| Name | Lower tank volume | Housing material | Diameter/length of ventilation pipe, mm | Price, rub |
| Piteko 200 | 70 | acrylic | 75/800 | 12850 |
| Piteko 201 | 70 | polyethylene | 75/800 | 8980 |
| Piteko 400 | acrylic | 75/800 | 16250 | |
| Piteko 506 | 44 | polypropylene | 75/2000 | 5590 |
| Piteko 905 | 120 | polypropylene | 75/1820 | 9390 |
| Piteko 905V (with fan) | 120 | polypropylene | 75/1820 | 10390 |
Different models are made from various materials, have drainage system with filters, four ventilation pipes with connecting elements. Ventilation pipe made of hard PVC, the ability to connect additional accessories (an umbrella for the ventilation pipe, an additional fan, wheels for transporting a storage tank).
Rostok-comfort
The Rostok-comfort toilet has a spacious lower container with a capacity of 100 liters, and an upper container with a capacity of 30 liters. Dimensions 79x61.5x82 cm, height to seat 50.8 cm, length of drainage hose 3 m. The body is made of frost-resistant polyethylene, equipped with a warm toilet seat. Mechanism for spreading peat from of stainless steel. Operating temperatures from -30 to +60 degrees.
The average price is 8900 rubles.
Compact
Dry toilet Compact Lux is equipped storage tank 90 l, has dimensions of 75x52x72 cm and a height to the seat of 45 cm. A very compact model with a weight of 9 kg and a wide range of operating temperatures (from -55 to +60 degrees).
The average price is 5100 rubles.