Review of Piteco dry closets

Today dry closets are in high demand. If we consider Russian manufacturers, you should pay attention to products from Piteco. In this article, we will consider an overview of Piteco dry closets, their advantages and disadvantages, the nuances of choice, as well as instructions for use.

The domestic brand Piteco is quite famous, because it offers a wide range of high quality dry closets at an affordable price. Thanks to the use of innovative and modern technologies, the company produces high-quality toilets that are able to compete even with counterparts from European manufacturers. Piteco provides a wide variety of toilets. They differ in size, degree of maximum load, presence or absence of indicators, tank volume, tank pressure valve, and so on.

Many owners of cottages, country houses pay attention to toilets from the Piteco company. You should pay attention to the following advantages:

• security;
• ergonomics;
• environmental friendliness;
• considerable guarantee;
• durability;
• autonomous device - no need to connect to the sewer, electrical network or central drain;
• lack of unpleasant odors;
• repairs are quite simple, while all the parts are always on sale;
• the ability to fix the toilet to the floor, since it has marks on the bottom;
• convenient transportation - the toilet is equipped with an automatic valve, so the liquid does not flow out of the tank during transportation.

It is very important to use your Piteco dry closet correctly, as otherwise it can lead to many problems. For example, Do not throw half-eaten food, toilet paper or metal objects into the storage tank. This can disrupt the composting process and result in flies, unripe compost, and unpleasant odors.

It is imperative to flush the water after each use of the toilet. If there is not enough dry mix in the storage tank, the composting process will slow down significantly. As a result, every time you open the lid, an unpleasant odor will come out of the tank.

Today dry closets are quite common, as they attract attention due to their portability and compactness. Such a device is perfect for a country house or cottage. This option is optimal for giving. Since dry closets are environmentally friendly and spacious, they are also used for trips, especially long and long distances. Such a toilet will be a real godsend on the road.

If you take a standard dry closet for a car, then it necessarily includes two tanks, while the lower one is for waste, and the upper one is a water tank and a seat. You can buy different models for a car, but you must take into account the number of people who will use it.

To understand how the Piteco dry closet works, let's take a closer look at the design of the Piteco 905 model. It is autonomous and consists of two parts:

• top includes peat container, built-in peat feeder and seat complete with lid;
• the bottom is presented in the form of a container for the accumulation of waste, while it contains a drain and a filter.

Let's take a closer look at how a dry closet works. To begin with, the waste that enters the receiver is divided into solid and liquid. It should be noted that the drainage holes are not covered by solid waste. With the help of a ventilation and drainage system, the accumulated waste is dried and then sent to the compost pit. When it ripens there, it can be used as fertilizer.

Piteco provides a wide range of dry closets. They can be of several basic types.

• Peat. Such solutions are not connected to the water supply or sewage system. Such models are also called anhydrous. After using the toilet, you need to press the tank, the sewage will be filled with a dry mixture, which usually includes composite additives, sawdust and peat. Autonomy is one of the main advantages. Convenience should also be remembered.
• Biological. These toilets are the safest from an environmental point of view. For them, a special filler created on the basis of bacteria is used. In the future, the waste is excellent for fertilizing the soil for planting crops. But the filler itself is quite expensive.
• Electrical. This option does not outwardly differ from the usual toilet bowl. It operates exclusively from the mains, so the availability of electricity is mandatory for using the toilet. The unit has a compressor and ventilation. After entering the tank, liquid sewage is discharged into the drainage, and solid ones are burned.
• Chemical. For disinfection, chemicals based on formaldehyde are used. This option is possible only if there is a central sewerage system, for this reason this option is not a popular toilets.

In addition, it must be emphasized that all Piteco toilet models can be divided into two large varieties.

• Stationary. This option is suitable for a summer residence. Usually it is presented in the form of a cabin with a cassette dry closet.
• Portable. These are small and very comfortable toilets that can be easily transported, installed and operated. Usually they are bought for long-distance car trips, to care for people with disabilities, or for a comfortable stay in a country house.

And now let's take a closer look at several models of the Piteco company.

This model made a splash among peat toilets, because it is equipped with a ventilation system and a drainage outlet for liquid fractions. It is made of high quality plastic material. It is one of the largest in the brand's peat line, as it is 80 cm long and 60 cm wide. If we talk about the fan, then it is quiet, and also characterized by low power consumption. This model has a permissible load up to 150 kg. Product weight is 25 kg. It has a permanent installation. The volume of the lower storage tank is 120 liters, and the upper one is 20 liters. The cost of the model is 11,900 rubles.

The Piteco 905V with fan separates solid and liquid waste. This model is characterized by its spaciousness. Due to the presence of a fan, unpleasant odors are removed from the room. A special valve automatically closes the drain hole.

The Piteco 506 model is complemented by a thermal seat, which is made of warm polypropylene. This seat will be comfortable in any weather. This model is an improved solution of the Piteco 505 dry closet. The weight of the equipment is 8.5 kg. The storage tank has a volume of 44 liters. The dimensions of the product are 39x71x59 cm.Polypropylene is an environmentally friendly material. The model is capable of supporting a person weighing more than 150 kg.

This model attracts attention with its compact dimensions, so it can be purchased for installation in various summer cottages. The toilet is suitable for everyone - both adults and children. The design is simple and convenient. The special feature of the Piteco 506 is that it does not use composting and cleaning agents. Only peat is sufficient for functioning.

The Piteco 905 model deserves special attention. This dry closet has many advantages.

• Design. The model is made of high-strength polypropylene. She looks stylish and beautiful. Such a toilet will look inconspicuous in any interior design option.
• Volume. The storage tank has a volume of 120 liters. It is the largest among other models. But this feature does not affect the size of the product. The toilet is compact.
• Installation. This toilet is quite easy to install, as the manufacturer offers a special base, thanks to which the structure becomes stable. And also the drainage system is connected to this base.
• Convenience and reliability. The toilet is capable of withstanding a load of up to 150 kg. The seat is at a height of 48 cm, which makes it comfortable during use.
• Uncomplicated service. To empty the lower tank, you need to make one turn, the hood is disconnected from the coupling, and the toilet can be easily rolled on wheels or carried by the handles.

To make the right choice in favor of a certain model of Piteco dry closet, you need to pay attention to several nuances.

• Mobility. The dry closet can be stationary or mobile. If there is a need to move the product, then the mobile version will be the best choice.
• Price. An expensive model is not always the best choice. The manufacturer has an influence on the price of a product. Usually foreign companies sell dry closets more expensive than domestic ones. Of course, cheap options should not be purchased, look at the quality.
• Dimensions. If the room where the toilet will be located is small, then it is better to purchase a product of compact size. Usually mobile models are not large.
• Type of. They can be chemical, electrical, peat and biological. The latter option requires a bioactivator that is used to recycle the contents of these toilets. Thanks to special microorganisms, the waste is processed into water and carbon dioxide, and solid masses are reduced in volume.

Be sure to read the instructions before using the Piteco dry closet.

• Initially, a detailed instruction on the assembly and installation of the product is presented. Everything is quite simple, because the sequence of actions is accompanied by pictures. The product is placed on a horizontal surface and connected to communications, if necessary.
• The lower tank should be filled with peat. After emptying, the waste is covered with a layer of peat composition. This eliminates odor and speeds up the composting process. To create humus, the contents of the lower tank are placed in a specially designated place - this can be a compost pit or a composter.