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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Actually, this question should be, how small is the Cuddy™.
Cuddy™ is HxWxD (Height x Width x Depth)
16.3 x 15.1 x 16.8 in
or if you believe in the power of the metric system
414 x 384 x 427 mm (which we do 😎).
How small is that??
Well, it’s the same size as standard portable chemical toilets.
So you can easily change it out if you have one.
It’s at a comfortable height. Your toilet at home is probably between 15-17 in.
So there you go now you know.
External venting is unnecessary due to the integrated carbon filter to reduce odors. If you still prefer to vent externally, a standard-diameter pipe can be used. Check out the video on how to vent Cuddy externally for more help with that.
https://youtu.be/wbZyisABDjI
A 12v DC connection for the fan, located at the back:
https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3365cc_b5e95bf95d2445b49ab0d2bf676bc659~mv2.jpeg
Pee light indicator - 9v battery
Internal fan - 12v hard-wired.
The fan connector is a standard 5.5 x 2.1mm male DC power cord. This will be attached to a 4ft length of cable that can be wired into your van's power supply with a 1A fuse.
https://youtu.be/Gp0IqIZ9EQY
Or you can plug the into the mains with an adapter.
It would be possible to get a cigarette lighter connector as well.
https://youtu.be/-bLhEY6KzsE
Cuddy will be assembled in the USA using both U.S. and imported parts.
Materials: Polypropylene - ABS plastic - stainless steel - anodized aluminum
Cuddy's liquids bottle is made from ABS plastic. All other plastic parts are polypropylene.
Agitator: Lightweight aluminum finished by anodizing to prevent discoloring and corrosion.
Agitator Handel: Marine-grade stainless steel and lightweight aluminum finished by anodizing to prevent discoloring and corrosion.
Annually, and there's no expensive single use plastic cartridges.
The filter holds 4mm activated carbon pellets you can get from pet stores or Amazon.
There is no need to replace the filter as it is reusable. You will need to replace the carbon pellet. These you can purchase at most pet stores or online ex: by Amazon.
Why should composting toilets look like a mix between R2D2 and a vacuum cleaner? Cuddy™ is not only designed to fit your space; he is a pleasure to look at.
Cuddy™ is the same size as the leading chemical toilet. His compact size lets you store him in a variety of places. So why design your van around a toilet? Now you don't have to.
Height: 16.3 in / 414mm
Width: 15.1 in / 384mm
Depth: 16.8 in / 427mm
The removable solids bin allows for quick and easy emptying. No need to take the whole unit with you? The separate bin saves you time and energy.
Other Features: Handles on the base for easy emptying.
Material: Polypropylene
Capacity: 3.9gal / 14.7L
Otherwise, it's just a bucket. Turning the contents of the solids bin helps in many ways. Mixing the solids bin helps the poo break down quicker, exposing it to oxygen and mixing around the aerobic bacteria and carbon-rich material- boosting the composting process each time.
Material: Lightweight aluminum finished by anodizing to prevent discoloring and corrosion.
Composting toilets don't smell, but we added an internal Carbon Filter for additional odor stoppage for every critic. A reusable design means less plastic waste and more money saved.
Material: Polypropylene
Filling: Carbon pellets - purchased at any pet store
Replacement: 6 months to 1 year.
LED Light Indicator to let you know when to empty the liquids bottle. No more surprise floods and overflow. Cuddy™ lets you know when it's time to empty.
Power: 9V battery
Bespoke hinges allow you to fit Cuddy™ in a tight space and flush against a wall. The hinges are nickel-plated steel and need to be cared for properly.
https://youtu.be/0093E9kJPck
The extending agitator handle allows Cuddy™ to be stored in tight fitting places.
Extends 66.5mm forward.
Material: Marine-grade stainless steel and lightweight aluminum finished by anodizing to prevent discoloring and corrosion.
Power: 12v hardwired
Amperage: 1-1.5w
The fan connection is at the rear, in the center under the rear handle to avoid direct water contact.
The connector is a standard 5.5 x 2.1mm male DC power cord. This will be attached to a 4ft length of cable that can be wired into your van's power supply with a 1A fuse.
We don't currently supply 110V->12V adapters (although we will in the future😊). However, they are available on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/CSTLBL-Universal-Campatible-Switching-Connectors/dp/B095NKW285/(https://www.amazon.com/CSTLBL-Universal-Campatible-Switching-Connectors/dp/B095NKW285/)
There are also extension cords if you need an extra long cable length:
https://www.amazon.com/Extension-Security-Surveillance-Wireless-Standalone/dp/B07CRJKKZD/(https://www.amazon.com/Extension-Security-Surveillance-Wireless-Standalone/dp/B07CRJKKZD/)
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COMPOSTING TOILETS
No, composting toilets do not smell!
They will not stink out your van, boat, tinyhome or cabin! When emptying the loo, there is no unpleasant odour, instead, the composted material looks and smells earthy - like a forest floor.
Yes you can pee in a composting toilet.
Our composting toilets are designed to separate the pee from the poop to eliminate any nasty odours.
Yes, composting toilets need emptying but much less frequently than chemical toilets.
From our experience, they're much less unpleasant to empty than chemical toilets because they don't have an unpleasant smell and the solids simply resemble dirt.
If you are travelling, solids from composting toilets may be put in a biodegradable bag and disposed in a regular rubbish bin.The law permits disposal of human waste in this manner to due to the need to dispose of both baby and adult diapers.
Our toilets are specially designed to make this step as quick and easy as possible.
Liquids from composting toilets can be poured down a regular toilet or onto the nearest thirsty looking mature tree!
The solids section of our composting toilets typically need emptying every 2-4 weeks depending on the level of usage.
You can look into the chamber to check the level and we would advise emptying when the chamber around two thirds to three quarters full.
Emptying your composting toilet into a bigger composting toilet - at a national park, say - will not do harm to the toilet as there are no chemicals.
However, composting toilets are sized for the anticipated usage and will not cope in the long run if everyone were to do this.
If anyone from a national park or forest is interested - we'd love to set up a 'pay-per-dump' honesty app to avoid 'stealth dumping' and let you keep track of unanticipated usage!
We don't recommend this because food scraps will attract flies and other insects.
Not until it has fully finished composting which will take several months.
While 'composting toilets' begin the composting process and reduce the volume of waste, the material needs additional time to kill off any bacteria and parasites. Joseph Jenkins has literally written the book on 'humanure handbook' (https://humanurehandbook.com/)and we would encourage any readers to refer to this as a reference.
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