All about peat fillers for dry closets

Not all summer cottages and suburban houses are connected to the central sewerage system, most of them to this day do not have their own drainage system. In the cold season, visiting an outdoor toilet causes great discomfort, and in summer, portable dry closets, and so that this equipment does not cause unpleasant when it gets dark, it is unpleasant to go outside. That is why many establish sensations, use peat fillers.

The peat-powered country toilet is a collapsible structure designed for 10-200 liters. It can have an automated filler feed or mechanical, in addition, it provides a ventilation system, depending on the manufacturer. The main components of such toilets can vary, the standard set includes:

• seat;
• tank with a lid;
• waste container;
• container for peat-containing mixture;
• system for mixing filler with waste.

Many country house owners have already appreciated the effectiveness of peat fillers. Moreover, the scope of application of such dry closets is not limited to private housing construction - the installation is often placed on mobile production facilities, in remote workshops, as well as in parking places for tourists, travelers or hunters.

The advantages of peat mixtures are obvious:

• get rid of any unpleasant odor;
• expose feces to chemical and biological processing;
• quickly compost all waste;
• during use are not compressed;
• prevent the appearance of insects;
• are absolutely safe;
• easy to use;
• are resistant to low temperatures, so they can be used in winter;
• the compost obtained during processing can be applied to the ground as fertilizer for fruit and vegetable crops;
• thanks to the shavings and sawdust included in the mixture, the toilet is easy to clean.

There are few disadvantages of peat - these are not even disadvantages, but rather, some features of use. But they should be taken into account when choosing this type of dry closets. Firstly, a dry closet cannot work without a peat mixture, so you will have to bribe the filler all the time. Secondly, the product contains live bacteria, so it has a limited shelf life.

Peat filler can come in several forms.

• Dry mixes are most often used in toilets. Stimulates an accelerated composting process.

• Liquid bioactivator - contains enzymes and specially grown microorganisms. It can only be used together with dry components, such a composition allows you to process not only feces, but also leaves, grass and food waste.

• Granules - in this case, peat is added directly to the structure of the dry closet. Such fillers halve the total volume of sewage, prevent the appearance and spread of specific odors, and also scare off flies.

The basis of the composite peat filler is purified peat, it contains a large number of microorganisms that contribute to the decomposition of waste into useful components. Since the peat mixture is environmentally friendly, even after the transformations, safe substances are obtained. Depending on the manufacturer, the composition of the filler may vary, but the main components are:

• high peat - has exceptional hygroscopicity, quickly absorbs moisture, quickly absorbs gases and toxic fumes from septic tanks;
• dry sawdust - take part in the process of loosening waste products;
• bacteria - are responsible for the transformation of sewage to the consistency of a sludge mass.
• coniferous sawdust or crushed tree bark - added to the highest quality peat fillers, designed to accelerate the absorption of moisture and neutralize strong odors.

We pay special attention to the fact that the composition of high-quality mixtures for dry closets includes calcified high peat. They absorb odors better than other types of peat, this is especially important when used in the hot season, when insects flock to the smell of feces. They not only cause discomfort, but also become carriers of dangerous infections.

Nowadays, in trade enterprises you can find mixtures for septic tanks, both domestic and imported brands.

• The products of the Pelgorskoye-M enterprise are very popular among Russian manufacturers., the enterprise has launched the production of a filler for a septic tank "Good Assistant". It is based on high moor peat with an increased presence of organic components. It is characterized by an increased degree of moisture absorption. Peat in the structure of this mixture is produced using a special technology, which provides for the preliminary removal of all large inclusions.

• The peat filler Bio Force copes quickly and efficiently with the processing of waste products. It contains enzymes, trace elements, as well as beneficial bacteria - they significantly accelerate the processing of feces and bring them to the state of compost. The basis of the filler is made from high-calcareous peat with the inclusion of sawdust, their combination contributes to the productive loosening of waste, prevents the appearance of flies and other insects, copes well with neutralizing strong odors, excludes pressing of feces.

• "Peat effect" is a cheap mixture of a Russian manufacturer. The basis is neutralized peat, as well as potassium carbonate and sawdust. The advantages of the mixture include fast processing of feces and increased hygroscopicity. After all the transformations, the output is a safe, environmentally friendly complex fertilizer. Sold in packs of 50 liters.

• Peter Peat is another Russian manufacturer. Produces peat for portable toilets at affordable prices. The filler copes well with specific odors, prevents the spread of pathogens and prevents the appearance of flies. Safe for people and pets, completely non-toxic. It has a long shelf life of 2 years, so it would be more practical to purchase a large package of 50 liters.

• Piteco is one of the most sought-after peat fillers for bioseptics... A product with an optimal price / quality ratio. The basis is high-moor peat with a low degree of decomposition. Dolomite flour and coniferous sawdust act as a baking powder. The composition of the peat mixture includes enzymes and microorganisms, which greatly accelerate the transformation of feces into effective fertilizer.

• Agrobalt is a mixture with high antimicrobial characteristics. The basis of the filler is peat from the sphagnum category, as well as fine wood chips. It has a high absorption capacity, copes well with the appearance of pathogenic microbes. Sold in bags of 20, 50 and 60 liters.

• Kekkila is a mixture of Finnish production. This filler contains peat, sawdust and ground pine bark. Sphagnum peat quickly absorbs water, while shavings help to loosen solid waste and prevent compaction. This filler can be used not only in toilets, but also for composting all types of household waste.

• BioLife is another Finnish product. Environmentally friendly purified peat in the shortest possible time transforms waste into high quality compost. Like all other fillers, it inhibits the development of pathogenic bacteria and prevents unpleasant odors from being released. Suitable for both bioseptics and bucket collectors.