How to choose and install a toilet in a country house with a toilet

W.C.

Many people like to spend time in the countryside. This is fresh air, fruits and vegetables straight from the garden, birds singing in the morning, and real wildlife. What could be a better distraction from the problems of the city and constantly sitting in the office?

But in city life we ​​try to surround ourselves with comfort as much as possible, and we want the same thing in the country. And if everything is practically clear with the arrangement of the house, then the bathroom is a real problem. Many people dream of making a toilet in the country with a toilet, but they don’t understand how this will work in practice. Let's look at this topic in more detail.

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A toilet for a summer house, what is it like?

The toilet installed in your summer cottage may not be at all different from the one in your apartment, but only under two conditions: the presence of a sewerage system and a warm room. Otherwise, the toilet may burst due to temperature changes in winter and crack.

More often there are so-called portable toilets, which can be installed in a permanent place, or used only during the warm period, when you are at the dacha. These models have a peat or chemical mixture inside.

This is the best option for those who do not have running water. It is easy to install, even a non-professional can handle it.

The operation of a peat toilet is based on the properties of peat.When waste products of the human body enter it, fertilizer is obtained. And after a year you can use it for fertilizers own garden. In this case, you will get both an excellent harvest and a convenient, useful toilet.

Another, more budget-friendly option is a plastic toilet, which is mounted in boards directly above the cesspool. Thus, the rural bathroom becomes more comfortable to use.

How to choose a toilet for your dacha

Of course, you want the toilet to be as comfortable and cheap as possible, while at the same time doing an excellent job of its direct responsibilities. In order for the final result to please you, when purchasing, put forward the following requirements:

  1. It is not recommended to buy an expensive toilet, since thefts often occur in dachas. It is better to purchase a cheap option, or mid-price range.
  2. Particular attention should be paid to the rim of the toilet bowl. It should be wide, only then will it be comfortable for you to sit on it.
  3. Listen to reviews from neighbors and the opinion of the seller's consultant. They will point out to you the specifics of the purchase, points that need to be given special attention.

Remember, the toilet must have all the necessary details for installation.

Types of toilets for the country house

Before buying a toilet for your dacha, you need to familiarize yourself with all the possible options. There are several of them, and each has its own positive and negative sides. The main criterion is the presence of water supply and the depth of the water pipes.

Powder closet. This type has a small waste capacity, about 20 m3. The operating principle is as follows: the container is installed under the toilet seat. Near it is a container with dry peat. After each visit to the toilet, you need to sprinkle this peat on the waste products, thus powdering them. It is from this procedure that the name closet powder comes.

Once the tank is completely filled, its contents are poured into the compost pit. The raw material is also an excellent fertilizer for the garden or personal plot. The smell is not the best, so this can be called the main disadvantage of the powder closet. But this type of toilet is not limited by territory, and this is a big plus. In addition, it is environmentally friendly.

Dry toilet. The operating principle of such toilets is similar to a powder closet, but the waste is filled with special bioactivators, which facilitate the rapid breakdown of waste products into odorless elements. Replacing cartridges in such toilets is a more pleasant procedure, but not free, so you can install such a toilet only if you can constantly spend money on cleaning it.

Toilet in the country

Chemical toilets. Decomposition occurs with the help of special chemicals, so the raw materials from such a toilet are not suitable for fertilizers vegetable garden The backlash closet has a large cesspool, which will allow you to clean the toilet much less often. Often this type of toilet is used when water occurs on the surface.

But in no case should fecal matter be allowed to enter the groundwater, so the pit should be as airtight as possible. Once you have decided on the type of toilet that you will install in your summer cottage, you can proceed directly to the installation.

Types of toilets for a summer cottage

Once you have decided on the type of toilet that will be installed in your summer cottage, you can proceed to choosing a toilet. Let's look at the main types and their features. Toilet-combi toilet. This option is made of plastic, and simply amazes with the variety of colors and shapes.

The main advantages are ease of use and ease of maintenance. In addition, your garden will be constantly supplied with fertilizer. You do not need to dig a hole for installation. The composting toilet comes in different sizes and volumes, which affects the price of the product.

Therefore, before you go shopping, decide how long you will use the toilet and how many people will do it. Another option is to install a plastic toilet directly above the cesspool. Such design is the simplest, and the toilet in it replaces a regular toilet seat, only more comfortable.

The plastic from which toilets are made is quite durable and not sensitive to temperature changes. Another plus is the cost. Buying a plastic toilet will not cost you much at all.

How to install a toilet with your own hands?

Toilet at the dacha

Installing a dry closet is simple and straightforward; all you need to do is install it on a flat surface and provide ventilation. But installing a plastic toilet will require more effort. The sequence of actions should be like this:

  1. Lay the floor from smooth sanded boards.
  2. The toilet must be placed in the place where you plan to install it. At this stage, do not rush, because you must set it up so that everyone is comfortable.
  3. Trace the inside opening of the toilet with a pencil or marker.
  4. A hole is cut out along the drawn contour using a jigsaw.It may be round or oval depending on the toilet you purchased.
  5. At the final stage, the toilet itself is attached to the floor. To do this, position it exactly above the hole and attach it to the floor using self-tapping screws.

But modern toilets can be attached to the floor in different ways, so before starting work you should definitely familiarize yourself with instructions, which is included in the kit.

DIY wooden toilet seat

If you don’t want to spend money on buying a toilet at all, you can make some kind of one yourself. The toilet seat - the counter looks no worse, and is not inferior in comfort and safety.:

It all starts with making the frame. To do this, you will need bars that are attached to the walls of the toilet. At this stage, the floor is not laid under the toilet seat structure. The frame should be made according to the example of a sales counter. The frame needs to be covered with boards.

Place the toilet seat in the place where it will be permanently located and trace it along the inner surface with a pencil. Using a jigsaw, cut a hole along the drawn outline. Sand the boards so as not to accidentally drive in a thorn. Attach the toilet seat to the resulting structure.

As you can see, making a toilet and installing a toilet in it with your own hands is not at all difficult, you just need a little effort.

Instructions on how to assemble a toilet in the country with your own hands:

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