What type of chemical to choose for your chemical toilet?
As mentioned previously, there are several types of portable chemical toilets, ranging for single small units for camping, to full size units hired for the industry and outdoor mass events.
However, what those 2 types have in common is the need to fill in the waste tank with a suitable chemical product.
If you're purchasing a portable toilet for the purpose of caravanning, you should always choose the chemical you're going to use carefully. There are several types of chemical that work in different ways. Some liquids neutralise the bacteria, or break down the waste while in the tank, as well as fighting any unpleasant odours. Sometimes it is required to use only environmentally-friendly chemicals.
How to apply the chemical? It usually goes directly onto the effluent tank of the toilet unit you hire. Most commonly, it will be a think liquid that required an additive of water to dilute the solution. More expensive chemicals include tablets or small packets of powder to be mixed with water and put into the tank – however, the convenience of using those may sometimes outweigh the extra penny spent.
When you hire a chemical portable toilet for a construction site or an outdoor event, such as a garden wedding reception, the effluent tank for the toilet will already some with all essentials included – liquid chemical for the waste tank, supply of hand paper, toilet paper and hand sanitizer.
How to get rid of the liquid waste?
Because of the chemicals used to kill bacteria, the leftover waste should never go directly into the sewage system. Therefore, it is only allowed to empty the tank at a suitable waste management facility. Again, purchasing a camping toilet will make you obliged to go to the nearest waste disposal centre to empty your tank. When portable chemical toilets are hired for a construction site, your toilet hire supplier will take care of this for you when picking up the toilets once your rental period is over.
Find out more about the purposes of chemical toilets: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chemical_toilet
More about portable toilet maintenance: https://inspectapedia.com/septic/Chemical_Toilet_Guide.php
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