The device of a dacha economy usually begins with the installation of a toilet, minimal amenities are required both at the initial stages of the construction of a residential building, and as the site is used as a garden and vegetable garden. We will dwell in more detail on the types of toilets for an outdoor toilet and give advice on choosing a suitable model.
Features of the
Toilets for summer cottages can have a variety of names: throne, pedestal or pedestal, while the functionality of such structures remains unchanged, only the method of their installation differs. Installing a sanitary block as a separate room has a number of advantages.
- Getting free fertilizer - as you know, the closet gives a certain amount of compost, the addition of which to the soil greatly increases the productivity of the gardening economy.
- Unloading the main toilet in the house - suburban farms are rarely connected to the central sewage system, therefore, its functions are most often performed by a septic tank or a cesspool - they have a very limited capacity. Therefore, in the presence of an outdoor toilet with a toilet bowl, gardeners, while working on their personal plot, try not to enter the house, but to use the closest closet.
- Materials offered on the modern market allow you to easily equip a comfortable building and install an easy-to-use toilet … As a rule, such structures do not need to be fitted with an elbow, since no water is collected in them.
Also, the following are among the distinctive characteristics of street toilets for summer cottages. This the design does not have a tank, accordingly, a shelf for it is also not required. Country toilet does not have a water seal.
To some extent, this can be called a minus, since all sewer odors will return to the toilet room.
What are they?
It is no secret that for the overwhelming majority of people, a street toilet evokes the most unpleasant emotions - this structure is associated with discomfort and a disgusting smell. However, these days many modern cesspool toilets with comfortable toilets have appeared on the market.
The most popular solution for organizing a bathroom in the country has become portable dry closet. Nowadays, for its installation, it is not at all necessary to dig a cesspool, because, unlike ordinary street toilets, it does not need to unload liquid contents into the ground - all human waste is removed into a special compartment and removed from there using special cleaners.
The most popular types of such toilets are peat and electric bio closets. The installation of the peat model is carried out on a flat surface, it requires the mandatory installation of a ventilation pipe, taking into account all the features of the toilet structure, it will not hurt to have a hose for removing excess liquid into the ground or into some kind of tank.
These toilets require the use of water for flushing.
Electric dry closets connected to a standard 220 volt electrical network, when using them, it is necessary to install a ventilation system, and a special container or drainage is also required to remove liquid waste - such toilets are usually equipped in outbuildings or summer houses.
The classic option is considered wooden box, you can build it yourself or purchase it ready for assembly. This design looks like a small platform over a cesspool with a hole, it is above it that toilets are placed - they can have a variety of shapes in the form of a chair, with a seat, and some others.
Materials (edit)
The most common and at the same time the most successful is considered wooden model of a toilet bowl for a summer residence. Outwardly, it looks more like a box than the products familiar to everyone. Such a toilet has a modest size, a hole is cut out in the center and closed with a standard seat.
This design provides a lifting cover - this greatly simplifies the cleaning of the sump.
Plastic
For the organization of country toilets are widely in demand toilets made of plastic … Functionally, they are no different from their ceramic counterparts. Today, these models are the absolute leaders among summer residents and owners of suburban areas due to their undoubted advantages.
- Light weight of the product, which makes it possible to install the structure of wooden outdoor toilets without any problems.
- Increased product strength to support the heaviest user weight.
- Ease of use, a wide range of offered models of various shapes and colors.
- Hygienic and easy to clean.
- Ease of installation.
Plastic has only one drawback - at low temperatures (below -10 degrees), the material becomes too fragile and may even crack, therefore plastic toilets are mainly used in regions with mild winters.
Ceramics
Ceramic models for country toilets are available in a lightweight version. Visually, they practically do not differ from their domestic counterparts. In recent years, many users are inclined to buy just such a product, since according to parameters such as the durability, appearance and ease of care of ceramics outperforms all other materials … In addition, the material does not absorb odors. If we are talking about a toilet, this plus is considered quite significant.
However, there are a number of reasons that make you think about the advisability of installations from sanitary ware. The cost of ceramic toilets is quite high. This factor is especially significant for those users who visit the summer cottage from time to time.
Usually, such a structure is installed only in capital buildings; a standard wooden flimsy house simply cannot withstand the mass of the product.
Metal
There are quite a few options metal toilet bowls … They are a straight wide tube with a wide seat. This solution is robust and resistant to the most severe climatic conditions.
However, in the case of firm fixation to the floor surface, the user often has problems with cleaning the cesspool, so iron structures are not suitable for those people who live in the country all summer.
Popular manufacturers
There are quite a few companies whose product portfolio includes toilets intended for use in summer cottages. One of the most famous brands is "Oskol ceramics" - this company specializes in the production of faience toilets for any operating conditions, whether it be a residential apartment or a summer cottage. Street solutions are a low bowl with a fairly wide opening - it allows waste to enter the septic tank immediately without leaving marks on the side walls.
Colombo brand also specializes in the manufacture of all kinds of ceramic toilets, including solutions for suburban bathrooms. The demand for a summer cottage model is explained by the fact that it has a narrowed oblong hole, which involves a drain device with a strong water pressure. In the absence of water supply at the dacha, the operation of such installations can be complicated, therefore it is necessary to wash off waste in other ways.
Such toilets have a reasonable price, therefore, they are considered the best options for small toilet stalls equipped with a flush system.
A compact and practical country toilet can always be found in the manufacturer's product range Keramin. This product has a fairly wide opening and does not imply the arrangement of a drain system, due to this it can be mounted in any gardening conditions.
How to choose?
When choosing the optimal toilet for a country toilet, you should pay attention for ease of installation of the structure, since in outdoor conditions a complex installation often causes a number of serious problems, at least associated with the lack of sufficient free space. Since there are no flushes in most Russian dachas, it is important to make sure that the product has a vertical straight opening.
Keep in mind that such models are usually not entirely stable - this factor must be taken into account during installation.
The country toilet should be as compact as possible, because usually country toilets take up a minimum of space, and it will be impossible to fit a bulky structure into them. But remember that compactness should not compromise durability - the toilet must be able to support the weight of any user. It should be noted that experts do not recommend installing overly heavy models … The fact is that country toilets are usually installed directly above the septic tank and mounted on a plank floor, which is not very durable. Excessive weight of the structure can overload the boards and subsequently lead to a collapse of both the floor and the toilet.
It is very important to make sure that the structure is resistant to low temperatures., toilets in summer cottages are not heated in winter and do not have light sources, therefore, during frosts, they will be exposed to low temperatures. If the product is made of low-quality material, then it may not withstand prolonged cold weather.
How to deliver?
Installation of a dry closet usually does not cause any problems - it it is enough to simply place it on a flat area and provide a ventilation system. In some cases, it will be necessary to additionally supply water.
The installation of a standard type country toilet sometimes raises questions for home craftsmen, so we will try to give detailed instructions on how to install country toilets.
The following steps must be performed step by step
- The suburban toilet has a plank floor.
- The toilet must be placed in the place where you plan to install it in the future - after that, the inner holes should be circled with a pencil or chalk and a hole should be cut out along the circled contour using a saw / jigsaw.
- After that, the toilet can be fixed to the floor, usually self-tapping screws or any other types of fasteners are used for this.
Pay attention on the fact that if you plan to use a plastic tank with a round hole as a receiving container, and the toilet itself is oval, then you can combine these two elements using a steel case.
Different models of country toilet bowls may have different fastening systems, therefore, before installing in a country toilet house, you should familiarize yourself with the installation diagram.
For information on how to make a country toilet with your own hands, see the next video.