Okay, so I've been looking into compost toilets lately—mostly because we're thinking of building a little off-grid cabin on some land we bought. And honestly, the idea of not dealing with septic tanks or traditional plumbing is pretty appealing. But then I started looking at diagrams and how-to guides online, and um...it got a bit overwhelming. Pipes going here, vents going there, drainage setups, airflow considerations...you know, all that stuff.
I'm curious how many of you have actually tackled installing one yourself? Like, did you follow a specific diagram or just wing it based on your own research? I'm usually pretty handy, but something about plumbing—even if it's compost-related—makes me nervous. I mean, messing up electrical is bad enough, but plumbing mistakes can get messy real fast, lol.
Quick poll for anyone who's done this or even thought about it:
1. Did you install your compost toilet plumbing yourself, or hire someone?
2. Did you rely on a detailed diagram/instructions or just figure it out as you went?
3. Any unexpected issues or things you wish you'd known beforehand?
Personally, I'm leaning toward DIY because budgets are tight, and it seems like a good skill to have. But I'm also realistic enough to know when something might be over my head. And I definitely don't wanna be the guy who floods his cabin with...well, you know. 😂
Anyway, share your experiences or thoughts—I'm all ears and could really use some insight before diving in headfirst.
