If you paint the tube black it will get hotter in the sun, which will heat up the air in the pipe faster and since hot air rises it should create a convection current to aid with the off-gassing.
1) Only mesh for the top of the tubing? It's going to collect rain and dirt very easily if you don't put a "cap" of some kind on top...there are stuff like that to ventilate gutters, but this tube is small, so you might have to fashion something yourself...perhaps get another 90angle tube and place it on top; also cut it diagonally (longer upper side) to function like a shed/canopy, to prevent rain/water going in easily.....2) you also need to control the direction of air moving in that tube; are you certain that air won't push the smell through the tube in the cabin? This is why people use fans in Van-composting toilets.
My friends in America had a compost toilet on their land . Three sided with views of the White Mountains from the open side. The toilet was placed over a very very deep hole. They filled it in with soil every now and then, then dug another one. I was never there when it really cold but must have been brutal. Yours looks luxurious 😉
Thanks for another great video. I really enjoyed it. Very nice work on the build. It looks good. I was hoping you’d show the top of the outside ventilation tube. I have seen caps on top of vent tubes that swivel with the direction of the wind, so that the tube is always venting air OUT of the tube, no matter the direction of the wind. Actually, here in the States, they sell these omnidirectional toilet vent caps for RV/travel trailers/caravans, which always vent the air OUT no matter the direction of the wind, or the direction of travel. I bet one of those would fit right on top of your vent pipe. Happy Camping
That's a beautiful toilet! I never thought that it would ever be saying something like that but, I can completely understand enthusiasm that comes into seeing something that you've made come to fruition! Keep up the great work because you're killing it!!
Plenty of room in there for a little magazine rack, a little box for extra t.p., a little ledge for a small radio...looks fantastic! Add a window ledge for Gingie and you’ll have company for a ‘sit down!’
Well done both it's looking great - I bet you can't wait to use it - Looking forward to hearing how it works once you start using it - as we no nothing about this kind of set up - Thanks for sharing - Chris & Marianne
Hi both ive got to say I've loved every minute of the life style & build from the very beginning, can't wait for every video you make. Take care stay safe.
Whole lot of questions at the end of this so hope there is a followup. Questions about how and where the mesh, whether caulking around where pipe exits outside wall, cap over top of pipe outside, what in the world you refer to as another vent and why that is. Up to now, nice.
Fancy ! An outstanding job in outhouse building. Definitely get the mesh to keep out the insects, Theo. I remember the fright I would get from Daddy Longlegs that would be in the outhouse we had when I was growing up in the Texas Hill Country. Ugh!
With professional composting toilets the urine is kept separate, this stops the smell. What will you add to the bucket to cover the poop? How do you empty the bucket? Usually human waste to compost takes over a year before it becomes safe to use. Love the brackets, got to agree with the cover over the top of the pipe and maybe a drain at the bottom. Great work on the new superlatives Theo!
Would you need to drill a very tiny drain hole in the bottom edge of that 90 bend - the one at the bottom of the vent stack? Appreciate you probably don't get much rain to go down the tube, but just a tiny hold to allow any rainwater to drain out?
The actual toilet seat looks too far back, that's gonna hurt some leggies..........let's just hope no one gets the runs 'cause all that wood under the seat will be difficult to clean. When the rats get wind of it you may have some extra holes in the walls, it's up to you to use them creatively.
Have you treated the outside wood for longevity? I have also seen people building wooden houses use a thin sheet of a special waterproof material beneath the outer cladding, to prevent water coming in and to lead it to drain at the bottom.
I hope you took out the splinters cause you know what I mean 😂😂 Just before you smooth it out I had written the comment lol. I had to edit it again hehehe
Agree! Need to sit legs straight, like when you have a diarrhea and all comes out with pressure and your hair is like after an electric shock and your legs are straight from the pressure release 😆 you get the image?
Building a toilet... and then says @2m15.. ‘I’m unfortunately going to have to do a really long thin one’ just made me crack up ...I think my sense of humour is proper warped!hahah! 🙈🙈
I don't get it. Why would the smell and moisture work its way through a small pipe when it can take the path of least resistance... Up around your toilet seat?
Oh my! This whole time I thought this was a build in your VAN! I thought wow that is a lot of heavy wood he is using? Lol! Ok ok on the same page now... “horse trailer” got it..
This is so different to a compost toliet I used where they had a long drop into a pit. That bucket would get so full in like 3 days if it was for me and my bf 😂 not sure your gonna see old poop everyday u lift the lid really close to u 🤢
@@theindieprojects how will you remove the bucket with the vent pipe in it, the vent pipe should go in the void next to the bucket...not in the bucket apart from being making it awkward it'll get covered in poo!
@@theindieprojects please id like to see up dates of this and maybe even the full graphic detail but just a flash don't linger the camera on it for too long
I don´t get it, either. Construction is pretty enough, but what does he do with the urine? If he allows it to dry up it´s gonna leave a dreadful stench. And the faeces´ drying time may be quite long, especially because there´s at least two people adding fresh waste everyday. I can´t see a way in which this contraption will not smell like hell in just a week´s time!
If you paint the tube black it will get hotter in the sun, which will heat up the air in the pipe faster and since hot air rises it should create a convection current to aid with the off-gassing.
Damn nothing like having Trent Reznor explain everythinig about composting toilets.
This is providing a great service in education. I thank all who provide the information. Thank you so very much.
1) Only mesh for the top of the tubing? It's going to collect rain and dirt very easily if you don't put a "cap" of some kind on top...there are stuff like that to ventilate gutters, but this tube is small, so you might have to fashion something yourself...perhaps get another 90angle tube and place it on top; also cut it diagonally (longer upper side) to function like a shed/canopy, to prevent rain/water going in easily.....2) you also need to control the direction of air moving in that tube; are you certain that air won't push the smell through the tube in the cabin? This is why people use fans in Van-composting toilets.
3:12 - This 30 second clip about keeping scraps of wood for those "just in case I need it" moments got me in hysterics :D
My friends in America had a compost toilet on their land . Three sided with views of the White Mountains from the open side. The toilet was placed over a very very deep hole. They filled it in with soil every now and then, then dug another one. I was never there when it really cold but must have been brutal. Yours looks luxurious 😉
Thanks for another great video. I really enjoyed it.
Very nice work on the build. It looks good.
I was hoping you’d show the top of the outside ventilation tube. I have seen caps on top of vent tubes that swivel with the direction of the wind, so that the tube is always venting air OUT of the tube, no matter the direction of the wind. Actually, here in the States, they sell these omnidirectional toilet vent caps for RV/travel trailers/caravans, which always vent the air OUT no matter the direction of the wind, or the direction of travel. I bet one of those would fit right on top of your vent pipe.
Happy Camping
How about a solar powered fan for the toilet?
$$$$$
Theo, the details....are amazing. As you say: Brilliant!
That's a beautiful toilet! I never thought that it would ever be saying something like that but, I can completely understand enthusiasm that comes into seeing something that you've made come to fruition! Keep up the great work because you're killing it!!
Plenty of room in there for a little magazine rack, a little box for extra t.p., a little ledge for a small radio...looks fantastic! Add a window ledge for Gingie and you’ll have company for a ‘sit down!’
Have you put in a urine separator? That is what keeps the smell down. Not expensive to purchase and easy to install.
Well done both it's looking great - I bet you can't wait to use it - Looking forward to hearing how it works once you start using it - as we no nothing about this kind of set up - Thanks for sharing - Chris & Marianne
Don’t think I ever seen anyone so excited about a toilet seat well done good jobbies 🤓
I know isn't it "AMAZING"
Hi both ive got to say I've loved every minute of the life style & build from the very beginning, can't wait for every video you make. Take care stay safe.
Don't forget the walnut magazine rack!!! ha ha Great work! The colors look great.
great woodwork
Is a beauty, next will be a magazines rack plus the paper holder.
You have done an amazing job!! That little cabin really looks great~ good job you two, good job. Cheers from Canada
Whole lot of questions at the end of this so hope there is a followup. Questions about how and where the mesh, whether caulking around where pipe exits outside wall, cap over top of pipe outside, what in the world you refer to as another vent and why that is. Up to now, nice.
Also when it rains will water travel back down the pipe into the toilet
@@MrWilzSkilz what I meant by cap over top of pipe outside.
Love that you guys talk in euros and meters. I can actually follow the design now :)
Fancy ! An outstanding job in outhouse building. Definitely get the mesh to keep out the insects, Theo. I remember the fright I would get from Daddy Longlegs that would be in the outhouse we had when I was growing up in the Texas Hill Country. Ugh!
Securing the pipe outside in case it gets windy ! Definitely a thunderbox !
What a fantastic job you’ve done 💪🏻😎😍
Really Nice!!! Can’t wait to the caravan remodel.
love the vent pipe brackets good idea.
very well done. thank you
hey you should film going down the yards and shops..show us around guys..
charlie123866 Theo and Bee need their anonymity, filming the surroundings would increase the possibility of the location being discovered.
absolutely wonderful works 😉👍👍👍👍
Cool Job 😎 Looks Gorgeous
Like the switchup in the🎶intro🎵 too 👍
With professional composting toilets the urine is kept separate, this stops the smell. What will you add to the bucket to cover the poop? How do you empty the bucket? Usually human waste to compost takes over a year before it becomes safe to use. Love the brackets, got to agree with the cover over the top of the pipe and maybe a drain at the bottom. Great work on the new superlatives Theo!
That is a throne for Kings and Queens :) Nice solution on the bracket-thingies for the ventilation too.
Nice work.
THE Kris harbour just casually chilling in the comments.
Probably won't read this, but love your videos and lifestyle dude, all the best
There is nothing better than a loo with a view!
Would you need to drill a very tiny drain hole in the bottom edge of that 90 bend - the one at the bottom of the vent stack? Appreciate you probably don't get much rain to go down the tube, but just a tiny hold to allow any rainwater to drain out?
Or altnatively pop a U bend on the top?
Very! beautiful.
When you wipe your bottom what do u do with the paper? Does that go with the poo?
Well, that looks awesome 😎
How is the toilet after 7 months of living with it?
The actual toilet seat looks too far back, that's gonna hurt some leggies..........let's just hope no one gets the runs 'cause all that wood under the seat will be difficult to clean. When the rats get wind of it you may have some extra holes in the walls, it's up to you to use them creatively.
Blacktimberw I was thinking the samething
They're probably going to do the "natural squat", where you put your feet up, its supposed to have less stress on your bowels
@@angiefermin6586 Maybe but it's more difficult to read in that position. 😁
Are you adding wood chips or saw dust to your bucket? Found it to be a godsend!
Clever people. Well done 👍
Looks great...if you don't have any mesh you could use a ladies stocking
Great job keep up the good work 👍🏻
Some sort off top roof on the vent to prevent it from collecting rainwater? 💕
Have you treated the outside wood for longevity? I have also seen people building wooden houses use a thin sheet of a special waterproof material beneath the outer cladding, to prevent water coming in and to lead it to drain at the bottom.
Very nice.
what about winter time when it's sub-zero temp?
Oh yeh, I like that. 'A gap for expansion'. That's what I'll be telling anyone who sees the gaps in my cladding too...😉😄
That is the correct way to put in flooring, by the way!
@@garyspainhower7478 Alright Gary, keep your hair on...🙄
I hope you put a polyurethane over the stain. Will make it much easier to clean.
I hope you took out the splinters cause you know what I mean 😂😂
Just before you smooth it out I had written the comment lol. I had to edit it again hehehe
Nice work! Just discovered your channel :)
Where in Portugal are you based?
I do like a good loo😀 and yours is great guys xx
Question: you‘ve talked about a Mesh over the pipe on top. Is there any roof or hood over it? Maybe I didn‘t catch it: is there no Fan involved?,
the seat looks too far back, looks good though
I was thinking the same, but presumably they both tested it and found it comfy..
Agree! Need to sit legs straight, like when you have a diarrhea and all comes out with pressure and your hair is like after an electric shock and your legs are straight from the pressure release 😆 you get the image?
My thoughts too. I wonder if they tried it out first?
They are both pretty tall, so that is probably why it is the right size.
Bev True • but what if a child or a small visitor has to go?
Building a toilet... and then says @2m15.. ‘I’m unfortunately going to have to do a really long thin one’ just made me crack up ...I think my sense of humour is proper warped!hahah! 🙈🙈
Copper toilet roll hanger? Hope you have a little over to do that.
Where are you in Portugal? I live in a small town and you can definetly buy copper piping.
Going to the toilet should be peaceful, well it depends what you have eaten you Birmingham lot love your Baked Beans. LOL
The only thing put me off in living off-grid
Yes me too lol
It's going to rain down your vent pipe. ⛈🌧
That's self cleaning at its best. very ECO.
May have a 180 degree elbow at the top. Video did not show the entire pipe.
Bite his arm off? Don't think I'd want to work at that store. Sheesh!! 😂
Will you be lining the bucket with plastic bags to make it easier to clean?
I don't get it. Why would the smell and moisture work its way through a small pipe when it can take the path of least resistance... Up around your toilet seat?
insulation in the clad wall?? was there any?
Yes, you definitely need stability when you're sat contemplating life 😁💩
I'm wondering if you should stain the toilet seat with the same stain. The seat looks off compared to the rest of the top.
I would have rounded of the edge with a router so it would feel much nicer on the back of your knees 😉
This video is sponsored by Dewalt using a drill to put in screws and not a impact driver LOL.
Nice one guys u getting there won't b long for the poo with a view cheers kev
Oh WHY am I watching a video about composting toilet... oh why...
"a really long thin one...."
could you not add some worms and make enriched compost.?
👍🏻
Love wath you doing
Is it poseble to com and visit you in portugal
I Will be ther in about 3 vecks
Have a god day
The Swedisch Guy
Oh my! This whole time I thought this was a build in your VAN! I thought wow that is a lot of heavy wood he is using? Lol! Ok ok on the same page now... “horse trailer” got it..
First - on the shoilet
Ugh... the title is misleading... we didn’t get to see the finished end product or the results of this 😩
🙋🙏🙏🙏😹👍👍🙋
This is so different to a compost toliet I used where they had a long drop into a pit. That bucket would get so full in like 3 days if it was for me and my bf 😂 not sure your gonna see old poop everyday u lift the lid really close to u 🤢
The bucket lasts 2 months before we empty it
@@theindieprojects how will you remove the bucket with the vent pipe in it, the vent pipe should go in the void next to the bucket...not in the bucket apart from being making it awkward it'll get covered in poo!
sorry i meant to say great work and keep on building those DIY skills up
@@theindieprojects please id like to see up dates of this and maybe even the full graphic detail but just a flash don't linger the camera on it for too long
@@elgassiscoobs3823 You just move the bucket forward a couple of inches to release it from the pipe. Not rocket science, really ....
please don't make a plastic stink pipe chimney ! ...thats what my wife would say .
That shit is definitely gonna stink
I don´t get it, either. Construction is pretty enough, but what does he do with the urine? If he allows it to dry up it´s gonna leave a dreadful stench. And the faeces´ drying time may be quite long, especially because there´s at least two people adding fresh waste everyday. I can´t see a way in which this contraption will not smell like hell in just a week´s time!
:)
How many shits per month mate . Sorry but serious question.
I watch these videos for info on the topic and what I get is chatter. Too much info stay on topic
More talk than work....boring