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Hair-bear |
Depth
Jun 22 2010, 5:43 PM EDT
I was always under the impression that a depth of 8/9 " was sufficient for a latrine as this is the depth that the bacteria live at that dispose of the waste. I'm fairly sure i read it somewhere, or is that simply 'old hat' that has been subject to an update?Just wondering as I'd like to try and keep a sustainable area going and the easiest way I can think of is to work with nature. Thanks :D! Do you find this valuable?
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Themiddleodnowhere |
1. RE: Depth
Jun 23 2010, 11:02 AM EDT
"I was always under the impression that a depth of 8/9 " was sufficient for a latrine as this is the depth that the bacteria live at that dispose of the waste. I'm fairly sure i read it somewhere, or is that simply 'old hat' that has been subject to an update?I always dig about a foot hole, it has to be able to cover the waste effectivly, honestly, post Z day, **** digging holes, crap, and leave, thats what im gona do Do you find this valuable? |
PedroAsani |
2. RE: Depth
Jun 23 2010, 11:26 AM EDT
I believe it really depends on how long you are going to be there. A long-term settlement will need a larger, deeper hole. A larger settlement will also need something bigger than one dug for a family of four.
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Madurjafro |
3. RE: Depth
Jun 23 2010, 5:20 PM EDT
Go find some sort of acid and put it in somthing that doesn't get eroded by the acid, and there you go a perfect toilet. although you would probably only find acid at some secondary school :/
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PedroAsani |
4. RE: Depth
Jun 23 2010, 5:31 PM EDT
Splashback?Also, acid+ammonia doesn't sound like a winning combination. Do you find this valuable? |
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Madurjafro |
5. RE: Depth
Jun 23 2010, 5:41 PM EDT
Oooo did not think about that part.In that case go find a construction site, they mostly have chemical toilets (in Britain anyways) Do you find this valuable? |
