Has anyone here ever had success running either of these in a solar-powered off-grid structure?
I’ve seen and read several sources/product reviews that advise against using each of these (especially incinerating toilets) with a solar setup, but I’ve heard anecdotes from a couple of people who used a dedicated solar panel for a mini-split and had no problem.
I think an incinerating toilet is the best option for my location, but I’m not sure if I can swing it off-grid.
(Cross posted in !off_grid)
Wouldn’t a composting toilet be a better option in almost any circumstance? Incineration only adds to the carbon problem.
My (limited) understanding is that they release only a small amount of CO2, using only solar electricity–no propane in my situation. What’s left is a tiny bit of sterile ash that can be emptied outside or sprinkled in the trash. And composting toilets sounded promising until I really started researching them. Ultimately, dumping out solids all the time was too much of a gross-out factor for me, and dedicating a space for dumping them out was a big issue. I was really set on the Envirolet or SunMar central composting systems for a while, but even they were a much bigger hassle to clean and maintain, and the outdoor tank takes up too much space to be practical for my setting.
Interesting. From a quick internet search, no one even mentions CO2 for any type of waste management.
If you’re looking at a permanent fixture with an external tank anyway, why not a traditional septic system? Properly installed and colonized, they’re just a longer term composting solution that’s easier to maintain.
Septic’s unfortunately not an option in that location. It would definitely be much more convenient in the long run.