Convert Thetford toToilet to chemical free?

If you are using the Thetford Pink and Green chemicals then they can be disposed of in any septic system. The brown one cannot be. Otherwise any sewerage system can handle it.

G'day Motherhen,

My concern re emptying was not whether or not it is ok to do so, (there are no chemicals so there's nothing in the cassette that you wouldn't be "disposing" of in the bush anyways). And even with chemicals in, the brown packaged formaldahyde(spelling?) based product that you should be worried about, especially in septics. I use neither that particular brand nor the Thetford as I have found Chemtech's Portasol to be much better smelling and far better value. We use it in top and bottom tanks and it actually smells pleasent in comparison to Thetfords version.

My main concern would be the untamed (no chemical to mask smell remember) smell from the contents of the cassette as you emptied into hole in bush or toilet in park. You could imagine the looks you might get when you let 20litres or so of toillet contents into a room where people might be brushing teeth etc. Even with the chemicals it's best to go late at night for emptying if in park to avoid "death stares" from other ammentie block users.

Until I could get the thoughts of someone who has experienced emptying their toilet with this system in place I'd be very reluctant to install the sytem

Regards

Matt

G'day Bob,

The way I read the guff on this system, the fan is only on while the blade part of the cassette is open which therefore stops any smell (chemical or otherwise) entering interior of van, and avoids the you know what literally hitting the fan!!

Definantly seems like a good idea, never have to buy, carry, use or smell chemical for toilet again. Although some kind of chemical would probably still be needed in top tank, despite manufacturers claim that you don't....

I'll be going to the Melbourne show soon and hopefully the SOG people will be there to answer my questions re foul smell when emptying.

Cheers
Matt

Please send the training manual.

Bob

You certainly went to a lot of trouble.

I tried being more subtle.
Brought her a Chrissie present for the van.
Properly wrapped, pink bow and all.
Contents were;
White rubber boots, (very feminine)
Waterproof apron. (With floral decoration)
Pink rubber gloves.
Waterproof wash bag with soap and towel.

All personally embroidered with "My Dunny Kit"

Didn't work.
Good news is that I am now allowed to sleep on the inside again.

Regards
Bob