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Sun-Mar Frequently Asked Questions

Q: HOW MUCH ODOR COMES FROM A SUN-MAR COMPOSTING TOILET?
A: None. Air is being continuously drawn into the unit and up the vent stack, creating a partial vacuum inside the unit. In addition, the composting drum fosters a good aerobic compost which produces no odors.

Q: HOW OFTEN DO YOU HAVE TO EMPTY IT?
A: Never completely empty the unit. You typically empty some of the compost out of the drum once per year. In cases of continuous use, you may extract some compost more often.

Q: DO I ADD ANY CHEMICALS?
A: No. The only thing that is added is a bulking material which is a combination of coarse peat moss and hemp chips, (50% peat moss, 50% hemp chips). Chemicals are, in fact, dangerous to the composting process and should never be added at all.

Q: WHAT HAPPENS IN WINTER?
A: Nothing. The compost remains in the drum and freezes, so no composting is taking place. The elements will NOT damage the system during the winter months. In fact, waste can be added in limited quantities during the winter months. If you are planning to use the unit for only one weekend per month in winter, it will suffice as a holding tank.

Q: CAN A SUN-MAR COMPOSTING TOILET BE USED ALL WINTER LONG?
A: Yes, if the area where the composting toilet unit is heated to a minimum of 15°C or 55°F. Conversely, these bacterial will compost faster at higher temperatures.

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