Only you could have an in-depth 20 minute conversation about a toilet and it was actually interesting and helpful for future plans that I have (that would include a compost toilet).

@myBIGtinyhouselife

Жыл бұрын

😃 thanks!

So informative, no one actually shows the mechanics of composting toilets, thank you!

@myBIGtinyhouselife

Жыл бұрын

😁

Adelina, you are an outstanding teacher. Love your videos/channel.❤️

@myBIGtinyhouselife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Sandy ☺️❤️

I didn't know how these toilets worked. Thanks for explaining. It was a good choice, based on your experience.

@myBIGtinyhouselife

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Betty 😊

Good morning Adelina & sophie❤ I've seen reviews of different composting toilets but yours as always is the best, some were kind of complicated, yours simple, thank you so much for the information 😺🌷

@myBIGtinyhouselife

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome ☺️

Just love your shower curtain! So happy looking. Sorry you have to move the house again, but some of the greatest blessings come from trials.

@myBIGtinyhouselife

Жыл бұрын

So true! ❤️

Appreciated the details about how it works. I also acknowledge your tact in talking about a subject that most of us don't talk a lot about; made me smile along as you delicately described the nitty gritty details. Thank you. :-)

@myBIGtinyhouselife

Жыл бұрын

😁❤️

Thanks for a great in-depth review! The Separett factory is actually located only 30 mins away for me (Sweden 🇸🇪) But like most of the times when digging in to something I turn to KZread. Like always I find the best reviews coming from the other side of the ocean 🇺🇸🇨🇦 especially when it comes to off grid living!

@myBIGtinyhouselife

Ай бұрын

Glad I could help!

Thank you for posting this! Coincidentally, I have been looking at building a tiny house of some sort on the back part of my parents property, as they are getting older, and need someone around quite more often. The area where I could do this is too far away from the septic system and would require a lot more money and effort to connect where I want to build to the septic system so I have been considering a compost toilet, but I don’t know anything about them. But now that I’ve seen your video I feel much better about them and how they work and will definitely see if I can look into the one that you have here in the the US! 😊

@myBIGtinyhouselife

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad it was useful 😊.

Adelina, I must say...I don't believe that I would have clicked on anyone else's video on this particular subject matter. But I felt like with you, I'd be safe!! Lol. You do an excellent job at explaining everything. Stay safe 🙏

@TNbear0126

Жыл бұрын

She really does. She manages to make it informative and interesting/cute. It’s a gift. Great on-screen presence. IMO, she could easily replace half the charisma-challenged clowns currently clogging up/representing HGTV. If she can get a bunch of people to click to hear about a (non-flushing) toilet for 20 minutes…the sky’s the limit, and I’d tune in to watch her talk about anything! 😳😊 one of the better KZreadrs, for sure. ☺️🐻

@lbrown6859

Жыл бұрын

@@TNbear0126 agreed 👍

I live in a city and use the good ole flushable standby. I enjoyed my second cup of coffee and watched as your videos are always educational as well as informative. As always, you have provided a valuable service for those watchers in the market to make a change. I do hope you paid proper union wages to that adorable helper supervising the show. Maybe an extra treat for being such a love muffin!

@myBIGtinyhouselife

Жыл бұрын

LOL! She's the best supervisor. Always checks in to make sure I'm doing things right ❤️😁🐈.

When I was a volunteer in Latin America and Africa = we talked a lot about bowel movements. Now in the tiny house/rving communities = we talk a lot about either black tanks and/or composting toilets. Have your read the ‘humanure’ book? I wish more people thought about how precious water has always been. Thanks, Kari🌞

@myBIGtinyhouselife

Жыл бұрын

Yes, that's a great book!

Excellent video, thanks for the brilliant explanation. I’m retro fitting one of these to my caravan / rv.

Good morning Adelina and Dear little Sophie. I see she was checking to see who you were chatting too. I found this very interesting and I think I’m going to follow the recipe you mentioned for freshness in between cleaning my toilet. I like how you really explain in detail when you make a decision on products and services. Thanks and happy Sunday😊

@myBIGtinyhouselife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Sue 😁❤️

:) Thanks for sharing and explaining :) KUDOS for showing the installation and details, are the BEST I have seen! Many will benefit from you and your Videos! I went to the website and not sure what model, but when I saw Ogo, I realized another channel I follow put that in their cargo trailer after using buckets for years.. and it seems small enough in a Van or RV :) ALL the BEST, and Cheers from down south! :) Look forward to your new adventures and spot too :)

@myBIGtinyhouselife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Marty! 😁

Thank you for doing this review. I was wondering how it was going and if you like your Tiny Separate Toilet. That is what I want in my Tiny Home also once I get it built. I have always heard great things about them. Hearing your review makes me positive on which toilet I want. I think it is so wasteful of our water supply flushing it all the time. We all should be more mindful of our consumption of our natural resources. There is no reason why we can't be thoughtful and caring individuals of what we consume and how we use or dispose of things. I have been gradually changing things in my household such as changing from plastics to glass when I can, soaps, and cleaners to more biodegradable safe for our environment and such. There is too many plastics and chemicals going around this world of ours. I just wished more people we stop and realize what they are doing to our beautiful planet. Anyway, Thank you again for your great review. I love when you share these things with all of us. You are amazing and I hope you find your new home soon. I am so sorry some people have to be so selfish and unkind to cause someone to have to uproot and find a new place to live especially when they are not causing any trouble to anyone. Have a very blessed day.

@myBIGtinyhouselife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Thanks - I was on the fence about getting the Tiny - now I will!

@myBIGtinyhouselife

4 ай бұрын

I like it.

It seems like a great design and clean. I think they should make the same toilet but larger.

@myBIGtinyhouselife

6 ай бұрын

They do sell a bigger toilet but it's not as sleek of a design.

Very thorough video! Every time a question pops up in mind while watching, there you are answering it. Thank you!

@myBIGtinyhouselife

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome ☺️

Thank you again for a clear and informative video. I’m still wavering but if I go compostable this is the one I want. Excellent. Taking the fear out of Tiny living.❤️

@myBIGtinyhouselife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Anne! ☺️❤️

Thanks for the review! I was waiting on this one 😁 "I was never gonna do that"....I hear ya! Wishing you an amazing day!

@myBIGtinyhouselife

Жыл бұрын

You too Karen 😊

When I was a caregiver in an assisted living place our dumpster was always full of adult diapers. The trash pickup was twice a week. One person's poop is absolutely no big issue. Especially when there isn't even the diapers included.

@myBIGtinyhouselife

Жыл бұрын

☺️

❤thank you for sharing this video, I have saved it to a play list that I’m putting together for a future tiny house or a van build.

I like the look of this model rather than some others I have seen in camper van videos. Although it still uses a bag for solids, it is much less waste than a “dry flush” toilets, which I would never buy. I read about “sawdust” toilet systems and it seems too difficult to maintain the right balance to break down the waste properly - I am not that great with yard compost breaking down quickly and this would be even more tricky I think. Thanks for explaining how your system works, the detail is appreciated.

@myBIGtinyhouselife

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome ☺️.

Just as you said we all poo and pee, its life. Thank you for sharing this is good to know even for camping. Take care.

@myBIGtinyhouselife

Жыл бұрын

☺️❤️

How many times have I said you are such a badass!! 😂 Thank you for this video, I look forward to trying one out.

@myBIGtinyhouselife

Жыл бұрын

😁❤️

Thanks! Things have changed in the last 50 years. The farm my mother bought at that time had no water to the house and certainly never had septic it had it outhouse. She got the water in the which was an expense so the septic was not in the realm of things. She had seen in a camping and RV center of gas toilet. And that's what she put into farmhouse. She later had my daughter and her husband take over the the house. And it is now up to code with a washing toilet.

@myBIGtinyhouselife

Жыл бұрын

She made it work with what she had and could afford ❤️.

Oh Adelina you made me laugh around the 9/10 minute when you said about “business”! Your cheeky look on your face got me into a good giggle! I think your toilet system is awesome and they should be in every home to save precious drinking water. Thanks for this informative video and you conquered the topic beautifully! I also wanted to tell you that I buy unbleached bamboo toilet paper from Ecocheeks here in Australia. You might be able to source something similar in Canada? Have a wonderful week!🧻💩😃

@myBIGtinyhouselife

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad I could make you smile! There a brand here of bamboo TP. I buy that it the one made from recycled paper. Might as well 🤷🏻‍♀️😊.

Very interesting. Thank you for sharing. Hi Sophie!

@myBIGtinyhouselife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

I know how particular you are and for you to love this device is good enough for me! If ever I get the funds I'll be buying, too. Very good informational video. Well done and thank you so very much!

@myBIGtinyhouselife

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome ☺️

Love this video. We’ve been thinking about one for our RV.

@myBIGtinyhouselife

Жыл бұрын

😁

I bought the washer bc of the yr video now I might have to buy this toilet for my 5th wheel 2 bedroom tiny house ❤🎉

@myBIGtinyhouselife

10 ай бұрын

I'm glad my reviews are helpful.

As always a great review!

@myBIGtinyhouselife

Жыл бұрын

😁

Thanks! Always wanted to know how that works. When you showed the outside pipe-do have a suggestion. Where the pipe cones out of wall, you might want to put some silicone caulk around the opening. We do everything on our rv. You can see a crack and bugs can easily get in. Thanks again!

@myBIGtinyhouselife

Жыл бұрын

Hi. There's a gasket actually that doesn't allow anything in. I'll likely silicone as well once I get situated at my new home. But not yet as I need to pull that out for transport.

@judyoliver533

Жыл бұрын

@@myBIGtinyhouselife thanks again. Very informative.

Oh my gosh, it's so funny. I just saw this in a van redo, was curious about it and was going to look it up! Now seeing that's What you went with, I Know it's a winner!

@myBIGtinyhouselife

Жыл бұрын

😁❤️

😅you always make it fun, well done!!

@myBIGtinyhouselife

Жыл бұрын

😁

I was thinking wood chips. Your high standards and descriptives allowed for a calm viewing. Love the 2nd tank idea and advising men to sit down.

@myBIGtinyhouselife

Жыл бұрын

😊

This was incredibly helpful, thank you so much. I'm building a tiny cabin in the Yukon next year, and have been dithering on toilet options. This looks like a really good option for what I need.

@myBIGtinyhouselife

8 ай бұрын

I love it. 😁

This was super helpful. Thank you!

@myBIGtinyhouselife

Жыл бұрын

☺️

I watched Sundays episode of Vanwives last night and they were doing a review of their Cinderella incinerating toilet and what toilet they switched to. They showed the thumbnail for this video when talking about all the research they did when deciding to go with the Separate toilet. I'm not sure if you follow them or not, but when I saw the thumbnail I said " That's Adelina " 😊

@myBIGtinyhouselife

2 ай бұрын

No way!?! That's I cool.

@mycats5254

2 ай бұрын

@@myBIGtinyhouselife Very cool 😎

You are too cute, Adelina! Thank you for sharing your "business"!

@myBIGtinyhouselife

Жыл бұрын

😁

Thanks so much for the information, Adelina. I don't know if I will ever have the opportunity to use a compost toilet, but I would like to. The only thing I would worry about is accidentally getting water in the back part. I use a small squeeze bottle as a bidet for #1. Saves me a lot of toilet paper, but I'm not sure I could completely avoid squirting the water a bit too far, y'know what I mean? 😊

Hey there from Ontario I bought one and have had such difficulty. First problem right off the top, flap not closing properly. And second trying to get my money back for a faulty product. I was so excited at first because of the size and the concept. I am still a fan of this product but ....I got the lemon. Hoping issue is resolved to my benifit. Glad it's worked out for you

Thank you, good presentation. One suggestion, put silicon calk around the outside of the pipe where the pipe exits the siding if you have not already.

@myBIGtinyhouselife

11 ай бұрын

Yep, already done 😁

Such a good video! Thank you so so much!!!!! Is this version smaller then their non-tiny one? It looks great!!!!🎉🚽

For a baby shower gift, I got a children's book. Called everybody poops.💩 . I'm guessing everyone who watches your videos,cleans their own toilet. What is the big deal. It has to be cleaned every so often.

@myBIGtinyhouselife

Жыл бұрын

Great book title! ☺️

nice review

@myBIGtinyhouselife

Жыл бұрын

😁

Thank you so much for sharing this. We’re looking at building a tiny house and I’d much rather have a compost toilet than deal with the cost and maintenance, not to mention water waste with a septic. Hopefully this will help get hubby onboard 😅

@myBIGtinyhouselife

Жыл бұрын

☺️❤️

Thanks for explaining all that … I always wondered! Now I know! lol 🌈🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸

@myBIGtinyhouselife

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome ☺️

Thank you for this video. It was very informative. I really love your shower curtain. Where did you get that?

@myBIGtinyhouselife

Жыл бұрын

At H&M Home ☺️ years ago.

So detailed! Thank you, I've been having quite the journey with my more complicated one, ended up with rats in there! This one looks easy, we get lots of flies here. What mesh did you use?

@myBIGtinyhouselife

7 ай бұрын

The mesh came with the toilet so I'm not sure. Rats?!? Yikes 😳.

Hope you are coping with the re- shuffling of your move to the Island! You'll land somewhere More delightful,I'm sure of it! keep smilin'❤

@myBIGtinyhouselife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks ☺️

👍 👍 👍

Really interesting video, thank you! I live on a narrow boat and currently using chemical toilets. I’m intending to get something like yours. I’ve seen people using a carbon filter inside, instead of venting through the wall or roof.

@myBIGtinyhouselife

Жыл бұрын

I'd love to see a narthex boat one day. I've watched videos. They're so cute. Where are you?

LOL, love your explanations. One question, where does your sink and tub drain to?

@myBIGtinyhouselife

Жыл бұрын

The grey water goes into a french drain.

I have the regular Separett toilet and after 6 years I still have not had any problems with it. I was considering the one you have but wasn’t sure how I would dispose of the liquids as I’m not on a septic. I also pee a lot so wasn’t sure how often I would have to empty the liquid tank either. The solid container looks considerably smaller than the solid bucket on the regular Separett. Do you know what the capacity of yours is? I really enjoy the waterless toilets and would never go back. Thanks for the review! 💩

@myBIGtinyhouselife

Жыл бұрын

Hi. I'm not sure what the capacity of the solids bin is. I'm sure you could find it on their website. I agree, I'll never go back to a flush toilet if I have a choice.

We really enjoyed your review of the Seperett toilet. What is your source for the cmpostable bags, and what size are they. We also just found your channel and like your presentation. 😊😊 W

@myBIGtinyhouselife

8 ай бұрын

Hi Mike. I use the No Name compostable kitchen bags. 42cm X 44cm (16.75" X 17.5"). I find that they are the perfect size. And so much cheaper than buying the Separett brand and ones.

@mikeo.750

8 ай бұрын

@myBIGtinyhouselife Thank you so much for your reply. Enjoying your videos.🙂

Thank you for more information on your toilet...... We are considering chging out our flushing toilet in our 1963 trailer we have on our property... Currently we use an outhouse which we don't mind but during the night it would be nice and we are retired now.... How much is the cost and we are in the U.S.? I really enjoy you show.... Love your tiny house! C..M.😊 sorry you have to move, but it is another adventure for you, but the cost I'm sure isn't something to look forward to..... Take care

@myBIGtinyhouselife

Жыл бұрын

Hello. Thank you. As for cost it's about $1,600 Canadian here. Not sure what that would be in the US. Good luck. 😊

This is a very nice and neatly made toilet. How long have you been using this toilet now? Hope all is going to go smooth with this next move.

@myBIGtinyhouselife

Жыл бұрын

7 months so far and I don't know why I would go back to a flushing toilet ☺️.

Sophie ♥

@myBIGtinyhouselife

Жыл бұрын

😊

@TNbear0126

Жыл бұрын

Sweet little snowman eyes. They pop off her white face and makes her so adorable. Such personality too. Always “talking”/chirping, like she’s really got something to say. I love it when she shows up in these videos. She’s got her own little Internet fan club!

if you gonna dilute the urine before disposal anyway so why not just pour a small cup of water onto the urine section to cleanse it after every use

@myBIGtinyhouselife

16 күн бұрын

You can do that too

Hi there, we have the same toilet, just got it installed in our van and have an issue with the flaps closing also. Just wondering how you knew what the issue with that was and what I should say to the company to get it replaced?

@myBIGtinyhouselife

8 ай бұрын

Hi! Well mine would stay stuck wide open most of the time and if they did close there was a gap of several inches. There's supposed to be a small gap to allow air in. I talked to the supplier and sent them photos and a video. They weren't very responsive but I just kept at it until they finally sent me a new cover piece (the part with the flaps). Ironically, I never had to replace it because I didn't get to changing it out right away and it started working properly🤷🏻‍♀️. I'm glad I have that replacement piece though.

Adelina, I was so angry, on your behalf, at your having to uproot again and find another parking spot for Serendipity. I am looking forward to hearing about this new spot you have alluded to - hoping everything works out. It is my dream to purchase my own tiny home to retire to one day, but it is currently illegal to live in a tiny home in Ontario unless you build it as a second dwelling on property uou yourself own (misses the point entirely, in my opinion). I am hoping that as tiny homes become more popular, bylaws all over Canada will start to change. Shame on the bylaw people where you live for not wanting to work with you. You took the mystery out of composting toilets with this video. Thank you. Made me want to replace my flushable toilet! I have one question. Maybe I missed it in your video. Where and how do you dispose of the liquid waste? Wishing you the best over the next month and a half. Looking forward to your next video😊!

@myBIGtinyhouselife

Жыл бұрын

Hi Tara. I do go over that in the video. Because I have the model with the jug, I pour it down the drain of the tub. I use a funnel. Thanks 😊

@tarapauls6812

Жыл бұрын

@@myBIGtinyhouselife Thanks so much Adelina! I must not have been paying attention during that part. I'm sorry❤️.

@myBIGtinyhouselife

Жыл бұрын

😁

How do you toss toilet paper in the hole? You have to simultaneously press down the seat to keep the flap open, so you can throw the toilet paper? That seems more inconvenient than a manually operated flap that stays open without having to press down on the seat.

@myBIGtinyhouselife

7 ай бұрын

The same way I do on a regular flush toilet. I don't used to have to stand to dispose of the paper. It's really not a big deal and in my mind worth it because of the water savings.

Have you had any other issues since then? And the Poop flap since replacement has been fine?

@myBIGtinyhouselife

10 ай бұрын

It's been working perfectly 😁.

@wendystote-alllyloveableba717

10 ай бұрын

@@myBIGtinyhouselife thank you!

My concern is if you somehow miss the poop hole. Like, it hits the edge, or you stand up to find a log laying half in the hole and half in the pee area, or explosive diarrhea all over the edge of the poop hole and basically all over the place. Do these things happen?

@myBIGtinyhouselife

10 ай бұрын

LOL! Lots of things can happen if you're not paying attention. But you get used to things. I don't even think about it now. And I'm spraying and wiping it down each time so things stay very clean. It's really not a big deal.

should design one that have extendable pee section

@myBIGtinyhouselife

16 күн бұрын

There is a model that diverts the liquid into the sewer/septic if you want.

Do you put your pee paper in the trash? Thanks for sharing this video, I have a van where I think this would work.

@myBIGtinyhouselife

Жыл бұрын

All TP goes in the solids bin.

oh I thought I remembered you saying you were going with the incinerating model....

@myBIGtinyhouselife

Жыл бұрын

Nope 😊

I just installed this toilet and I cannot hear the fan. Is it completely silent?

@myBIGtinyhouselife

8 ай бұрын

You should hear a very faint whirring sound.

Was it hard to install the flap?

@myBIGtinyhouselife

25 күн бұрын

Nope. Clicks right in.

Does it smell outside where it vents out?

@myBIGtinyhouselife

Жыл бұрын

Not at all.

How did u get hold of them to buy it

@myBIGtinyhouselife

Жыл бұрын

I searched Canadian suppliers on line.

what do you use for bags?

@myBIGtinyhouselife

11 ай бұрын

I buy compostable bags from the grocery store.

@ChrisUsti

11 ай бұрын

@@myBIGtinyhouselife thank you ... are they heavy duty?

Awkward but I have to ask 😬 What happens if you have a loose movement?

@myBIGtinyhouselife

Жыл бұрын

Just replace the bag in the solids bin. No big deal 😊❤️

Why didn’t you address the urine disposal?

@myBIGtinyhouselife

Жыл бұрын

I did.

Sorry to tell. This works maybe well when n.2 is solid…. But I guess it is terrible I n case you have issues…

@sandyallen1488

Жыл бұрын

I think if there are issues, one can sprinkle pellets/kitty litter on top or empty the compost bag right away. That would be the exception.

@myBIGtinyhouselife

Жыл бұрын

Yes, for those times just empty the bin immediately.

Does the poo smell?

@myBIGtinyhouselife

9 ай бұрын

Not really because the liquids are separated from the solids. That's what causes the sewage smell.

great job breaking it down for us thanks

@myBIGtinyhouselife

8 ай бұрын

😁

Might have to save up for one of those for my van! 🚽 For my first van I bought a dri-flush toilet, which works like a diaper genie, but it wasn’t environmentally friendly, so I sold it. In my second van I use the toilet, but don’t use the black tank.I have been using compostable bags in the bowl with pet bedding pellets, but of course that doesn’t separate the liquids and solids, so it’s not ideal either. 🚐🇨🇦❤

@myBIGtinyhouselife

Жыл бұрын

Your idea is a good one for the occasional use though 😊.