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Item Details
Buyers Guide: Portable Toilets
ILC Reference NO 11:36:900
Item sourced from ILC VIC database
SHORT DESCRIPTION
Portable toilets are useful when the conventional toilet is inaccessible. They are commonly used in caravan and camping situations. They also might be used as a temporary measure in the case of major home modifications. They also can perform the same function as a commode chair but are particularly suitable for someone who would have difficulty cleaning a commode. Portable toilets are flushable and only require emptying periodically. Stands are available to fit some brands to raise the seat height and provide rails.
PRICE GUIDE
Refer to supplier details for pricing
FEATURES
CONSIDERATIONS FOR USE
Points To Consider When Selecting Portable Toilets:
Capacity. How much can the container take prior to being emptied.
Manual Handling. How heavy the container is at full capacity. Consider family carers as well as outside carers.
Length of time required. Recommended for short term use due to manual handling and odour concern and environmental considerations
Usage. Multiple users are not recommended as it requires increased emptying of the container.
Height of toilet. Portable toilets in general are lower then standard toilets. Consider using an over toilet frame or toilet surround frame to provide support.
Hand function. Can the user manage a pump as a flush mechanism.
Sanitising agent. Consider toxicity of chemicals required in relation to carers emptying the container.
Installation. Qualified installers including plumbers and suppliers are recommended.
Types. There are two main types of portable toilets, chemical and composting.
Chemical Toilets
Self contained toilet that includes a holding tank that contains chemically treated water.
When the toilet is flushed water combined with the correct concentration of chemicals then flows to replace the sewage.
The chemicals disinfect the waste and convert the waste into sludge.
Composting Toilets
A toilet system with a holding tank that converts human waste into organic compost.
Conversion make take 3 to 12 months to decompose depending upon the climate.
Reduces and can eliminate water usage.
Odour free
Chemical free
Portable and fixed units are available.
Safety and Maintenance
Refer to the supplier and manufacturer manual for maintenance instructions and safety warnings.
Standards
Specific Australian Standard(s) or other Standard(s) may be applicable for materials, manufacturing processes or installation of some types of equipment. Compliance with relevant Standards is indicated by written certification that a product has been tested and assessed as compliant with specific Standards. Purchasers are advised to check with the supplier or manufacturer of this item as to its compliance with relevant Standard (s).
MODELS/STYLES
Chemical toilet
Composting Toilet
Supplier Information - click to supplier for contacts details
CAMPING WORLD,
CAMPBELLFIELD, VIC
ENVIRONMENT EQUIPMENT PTY LTD,
BRAESIDE, VIC
HAYMAN-REESE PTY LTD,
DANDENONG, VIC
JOHN DAVIS HOLDINGS PTY LTD,
WENDOUREE, VIC
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