The Switch is Easy
Switching to a compost toilet can be an easy process, often taking less time than removing your old toilet. By following this comprehensive guide, you’ll discover exactly what you need to make a compost toilet work for you.
Steps to Get Started
Step 1 (One)
Assess Your Needs
- Usage Frequency: Determine how often the toilet will be used. Full-time usage requires a larger capacity than occasional use.
- User Capacity: Consider the number of users to ensure the toilet can handle the waste volume.
OGO™ ORIGIN is designed to accommodate a volume of 25 - 30 solid waste deposits and has a 2.4 gallon urine bottle.
NOMAD by OGO™ is your quick and portable option. Holding up to 12 solid deposits and 1.2 gallon urine bottle.
Step 2 (Two)
Choose the Right Type
- Electric: Works great for boats, RVs, travel trailers, vans, off-grid homes.
- Non-electric: Perfect and portable for all quick setups, weekend trips, and emergencies.
Step 3 (Three)
Consider Key Features
- Ventilation: Plan for your space. Air movement is key to composting not odor control. If you are in a small space you may want to vent to the exterior, having a shell vent will keep debris and pests out.
- Agitation Mechanism: Helps mix the compost, speeding up the decomposition process. You can choose one with a power agitator like the OGO™ ORIGIN or a layering method like the NOMAD by OGO™
- Urine Diversion: Choose the bottle or plan to bypass with a drain kit. Most plumb to the grey water tank.it
Installation Requirements
- Space: Measure the area where the toilet will be installed to ensure a proper fit.
- Ventilation: Microbes need air to break down the waste. Plan to pipe out venting or ensure you have a High CFM Fan.
- Power: The NOMAD does not need electric, but the ORIGIN will need a power source to function properly. A 12V DC | 10 amp | Lithium Battery
Other Things to Consider
- Wet-Bath: Both our models can be used in a wet bath but ensure adequate airflow and power components are safe. A wet bath cover can help with this.
- Drain Kits: Installing a drain kit can bypass the need for a urine bottle.
- Power Options: The OGO™ ORIGIN runs on a 12V DC power system. If you want to plug into a 110V AC a power adapter can help.
- Choice of Medium: The NOMAD by OGO™ can house a range of compost mediums thanks to the layering system. Multiple compost mediums can be used but for the OGO™ ORIGIN, we suggest only using coco coir or sphagnum peat moss.
Step 4 (Four)
Get it and Go
- Install: We try and make it easy, but if you have questions, remember we are here for you. We have also tried to provide help with our resource center.
- Keep it Clean: After each use, you can sanitize with the provided spray bottle. We suggest a 1:1 ratio with distilled water and vinegar. Remove contents and deep clean the unit weekly.
- Dispose: The compost mixture can be discarded in a plastic bag, we suggest a compost-friendly bag. Tie the bag closed and place it in the trash. Check with your local guidelines. The urine can be discarded in nature or into existing plumbing.
