[Public-List] vent(s) for replacement holding tank

[Tim Peek]

When I began fixing up Nevermore I tore out everything involving the old head. I did quite a bit of research with my options and decided it would be more functional and less expensive to get a composting toilet and I have never regretted it. With that there (from what I found almost two years ago) were three options. I went with the C-Head which is the simplest one and little smaller than the others. It instals very nicely in the Alberg. I never installed the vent tubing (someday) and found it to be not that necessary. As far as usage, in total, I have spent at least a months worth of nights on Nevermore this year and have just now emptied it a second time. I use Peet moss which is really cheap and am still using the same original bag I bought at Home Depot.
 
For the interim, I built a little pedestal to set the toilet on which has worked very nicely. Not pretty yet, but I’m more function over fashion right now (allows me to sail more often and sooner). If I remember right the whole thing cost me about $800. Also for the used toilet paper. I have a plastic cereal bin where I put in a plastic bag, seal the lid over and around that. I have one with a large enough spout where I just stuff the paper inside. It works very well.



Tim
Nevermore 219

> On Nov 16, 2017, at 10:58, Paul Wilson via Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> 
> On a related topic. A winter project I'm contemplating is removing the
> head, nasty old holding tank, removing and glassing over the two
> through-hulls and installing a composting head. I'd be interested in
> experiences with these. I'm a weekend cruiser and maybe one week-long trip
> per year. At the sailboat show, I looked at the Nature's Head and the Air
> Head. I'm leaning toward the Air Head.
> 
> Paul Wilson
> SLAINTE #129
> 
> On Thu, Nov 16, 2017 at 10:31 AM, Rod Symmes via Public-List <
> public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> 
>> To achieve cross ventilation you will also require two attachments to the
>> holding tank, as far apart as is practical.
>> 
>> 
>> Cheers,  Rod
>> 
>> -------- Original message --------
>> From: Mike Lehman via Public-List
>> Date:16-11-2017 10:18 AM (GMT-05:00)
>> To: A30 Public-List
>> Cc: Mike Lehman
>> Subject: Re: [Public-List] vent(s) for replacement holding tank
>> 
>> I have 2 separate vent lines, they both lead forward to the bow about even
>> with the cove stripe, one on each side so they can catch a cross breeze.
>> 
>> On Nov 16, 2017 10:07 AM, "Winslow Ayer via Public-List" <
>> public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
>> 
>>> So where does one hook the second vent to? Do you need a second
>> connection
>>> or can you just tee off the other vent line?
>>> 
>>> Winslow Ayer
>>> #268
>>> 
>>>> On Nov 14, 2017, at 5:37 PM, Michael via Public-List <
>>> public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> 2 vents on Checkmate, smell is not an issue
>>>> Michael Grosh
>>>> #220
>>>> 
>>>> ------ Original Message ------
>>>> From: "Winslow Ayer via Public-List" <public-list at lists.alberg30.org>
>>>> To: "Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all" <public-list at lists.alberg30.
>>> org>
>>>> Cc: "Winslow Ayer" <sleddinghill at valley.net>
>>>> Sent: 11/14/2017 2:58:36 PM
>>>> Subject: Re: [Public-List] vent(s) for replacement holding tank
>>>> 
>>>>> How does this get hooked into the holding tank?
>>>>> 
>>>>>> On Nov 14, 2017, at 2:27 PM, Mike Lehman via Public-List <
>>> public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> You MUST have 2 vent for cross ventilation,  otherwise you will have
>> an
>>>>>> anaerobic environment that causes bacteria to grow and when the
>>> bacteria
>>>>>> does it is what creates the odor that septic systems are known for. 2
>>> cents
>>>>>> males the environment aerobic and the bactiera cannot grow.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> On Nov 14, 2017 2:20 PM, "charles pleisse via Public-List" <
>>>>>> public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Curious to see how many have added a second vent and how it has
>>> worked out.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Charles Pleisse
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