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Outdoor Toilet

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  • 24-09-2013 11:27am
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    Rachob
    Registered Users Posts: 30 ✭


    Hi I hope this is the correct forum to post in.

    Due to space constraints within our house, we are considering building an outside toilet. We have a main bathroom in the house but would like a second loo. We don't want an ensuite and don't have room to put one under the stairs.

    Our garden has a block built shed with plumbing and electricity, it has a washing machine and dryer already in it. We are wondering if we could build a small extension so to speak on to it, where we could put a small sink and a toilet.

    I know it is very unusual these days and I can't think of anyone who currently has one. But I think it could be really handy! I had a look on google and could not find much info at all, all the suggestions seemed to be for self composting toilets etc...

    So, is there anyone here who has one, has built one, knows someone who does them? Any info or thoughts would be greatly appreciated!


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    North West
    Registered Users Posts: 439 ✭✭North West


    Hi
    There would be no problem building a space to shed for that. The only thing you need to look at is where your sewer pipe is, would it be close to shed.
    NW


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    scudo2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,008 ✭✭✭scudo2


    Rachob wrote: »
    Hi I hope this is the correct forum to post in.

    Due to space constraints within our house, we are considering building an outside toilet. We have a main bathroom in the house but would like a second loo. We don't want an ensuite and don't have room to put one under the stairs.

    Our garden has a block built shed with plumbing and electricity, it has a washing machine and dryer already in it. We are wondering if we could build a small extension so to speak on to it, where we could put a small sink and a toilet.

    I know it is very unusual these days and I can't think of anyone who currently has one. But I think it could be really handy! I had a look on google and could not find much info at all, all the suggestions seemed to be for self composting toilets etc...

    So, is there anyone here who has one, has built one, knows someone who does them? Any info or thoughts would be greatly appreciated!


    No problem with that idea. Look up "saniflow"
    Its a shredder pump for toilets and sinks + the waste pipe is only 3/4" I think.


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    Dtp1979
    Registered Users Posts: 12,727 ✭✭✭✭Dtp1979


    Make sure the shed is well insulated or has some kinda frost protection. I've seen alot of cisterns spilt in outside toilets in colder weather


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    MadsL
    Registered Users Posts: 20,299 ✭✭✭✭MadsL


    Dtp1979 wrote: »
    Make sure the shed is well insulated or has some kinda frost protection. I've seen alot of cisterns spilt in outside toilets in colder weather

    Good point. We had a garage toilet. You can get a small wall mounted heater that kicks in at 5 degrees or so.


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    Dtp1979
    Registered Users Posts: 12,727 ✭✭✭✭Dtp1979


    MadsL wrote: »
    Good point. We had a garage toilet. You can get a small wall mounted heater that kicks in at 5 degrees or so.

    Ye something like that. Maybe a frost stat that cuts in at 0 degrees


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    Rachob
    Registered Users Posts: 30 ✭Rachob


    Thanks for all the replies, I appreciate it.

    I think access to sewer drainage shouldn't be an issue. Good advice re insulation and/or heater. I was thinking of a vent, one would always have one in a toilet but would we be inviting the elements in even more if we put one in?

    I will look up saniflow and see what the story is. I suppose the next step will be to get someone out to see what it will cost!


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    scudo2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,008 ✭✭✭scudo2


    Rachob wrote: »
    Thanks for all the replies, I appreciate it.

    I think access to sewer drainage shouldn't be an issue. Good advice re insulation and/or heater. I was thinking of a vent, one would always have one in a toilet but would we be inviting the elements in even more if we put one in?
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    I will look up saniflow and see what the story is. I suppose the next step will be to get someone out to see what it will cost!

    It will cost a sh1t load !


    Only joking, best of luck with project. Call us if you need more help .


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    jimf
    Registered Users Posts: 3,949 ✭✭✭jimf


    scudo2 wrote: »
    It will cost a sh1t load !


    Only joking, best of luck with project. Call us if you need more help .


    don't get niell tobin to build it anyway


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    Rachob
    Registered Users Posts: 30 ✭Rachob


    Ha! Thanks


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    jimf
    Registered Users Posts: 3,949 ✭✭✭jimf


    Rachob wrote: »
    Ha! Thanks



    glad you got the joke but at least you would have a Dublin builder :P


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    Rachob
    Registered Users Posts: 30 ✭Rachob


    jimf wrote: »
    glad you got the joke but at least you would have a Dublin builder :P

    Well as a Cork woman I am always partial to a bad pun. Or even a good one, they have to come naturally though, you can't faucet.


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    PatrickBoylan
    Registered Users Posts: 5 ✭PatrickBoylan


    I think a composting toilet would work well. If you google "compositng toilets Ireland" you'll find a few suppliers. Some units use electricity to aid the composting pricess.That said there was a non electric version of the one we have also available. Installation is easy as there is no water or plumbing required, no septic tank either. Hope that helps
    P


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