We can’t compare apples and oranges, so let us first look at the characteristics we can use to separate these eco-toilets into manageable side-by-side comparisons. We will start with Split vs Self-Contained Systems.
When we are helping you find the right toilet solution for your situation, we ask “what kind of structure are you installing it into?” or “do you have space under the floor?”. This is because we are trying to determine if you’ll be looking at a split system or a self-contained system.
Once we have determined if a split or self-contained system suits your needs we can look at different composting styles and other features within those categories.
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Comparing Split Systems
A split system offers the advantage of separate chambers and pedestals, utilizing underfloor space to accommodate larger chambers than self-contained systems. Our range of porcelain waterless pedestals come in various styles, each designed with a universal base to connect to waste chutes, allowing for customization to suit your bathroom’s aesthetic.
Split systems are available in two composting methods: batch or continuous, offering flexibility and eco-friendly solutions for waste management.
Batch Style Composting
Interchangeable chambers, where one is always being used as the in-service chamber. The extra chambers can be kept out of service for the final cooling phase of composting or ready to be used as in service chambers again as required.
Continuous Style Composting
The continuous tank doesn’t get emptied in its entirely. The completed compost is removed in intervals from the larger composting pile. The larger composting pile is separated from the collection point by a baffle so that waste is never handled directly.