Nature's Head Dry Composting Toilet with Standard Crank Handle
Brand | Nature's Head |
Shape | Oval |
Item Weight | 27.2 Pounds |
About this item
- Hand crank agitator in base for fast composting
- User friendly
- Easy installation
- Features a molded design
- Includes 5' vent hose, bottle cap, 12v power plug
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 19.75 x 20.75 x 20.5 inches |
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Item Weight | 27.2 pounds |
Manufacturer | Nature's Head |
ASIN | B003EX7LV6 |
Item model number | NH-SPH |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
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The Nature’s Head Composting toilet is the most innovative design, offers the best value and the most reliable solution for personal sanitation requirements of any product in the field. The toilet is self-contained, urine diverting and the waterless operation allows for ease of use for many applications. The Nature’s Head is lightweight, odorless and compact making it a perfect fit for your home, cabin, tiny house, RV, workshop, boat and survival application. The toilet with its stainless steel hardware, robust construction and user friendliness has been designed to withstand the harshest of conditions. We take great pride in offering a product which we manufacture in the United States and strive to provide exceptional customer service.
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Customers like the smell, ease of installation, and cleaning of the composting toilet. They mention that it works great, is well-engineered for function and durability, and is easy to follow directions. Customers also like the sturdiness, and appearance. However, some customers have different opinions on value, and fit.
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Customers like the smell of the plumbing fixture. They mention that it has no smell, and works great with no smell.
"...The best thing about this toilet is the fact that the smell is minimal if the liquid waste is truly kept separate from the solid waste...." Read more
"...Emptying the solids is also very simple and does not smell at all...." Read more
"...It won't smell during burning either. I don't compost so I can't comment on the duration for that option...." Read more
"...There is no odor in the stool area and not even gross when you open the lid to empty the urine...." Read more
Customers like the ease of installation of the composting toilet. For example, they say it's easy to follow directions, fairly easy to install, and has a simple operation. Customers also mention that it'll work without a lot of hassle.
"...Easier then a honey bucket. It works well with females, I don’t know what that lady was talking about...." Read more
"...I prefer this one as composting and a better design with less install hassles." Read more
"...Installing the toilet was straight-forward. Installing the required vent was not...." Read more
"Loving this Nature’s Head toilet. It was fairly easy to install. I watched many YouTube videos on installing before I started...." Read more
Customers like the ease of cleaning the composting toilet. They mention that it is easy to empty the urine container and the solids are also simple to remove. They say it is a solution to providing a clean septic system in an area that does not have access to systems. Customers also say that it's heavy duty and easy to wash out.
"...experience for the solid waste was stinky, but we were able to clean out the waste easily - we buried our waste in a deep hole we dug on our..." Read more
"...a week between a last use and when I empty the container, the composting is well along...." Read more
"...Emptying the urine container is easy, just um, well, it’s urine, it stinks lol...." Read more
"...Also waste can stain the bowl and trap. Scaling and calcification in the bottle is going to happen, even when you put vinegar in the bottle...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the plumbing fixture. For example, they say it works well with females, is well-engineered for function, and durability. Some mention that it's amazing.
"...Easier then a honey bucket. It works well with females, I don’t know what that lady was talking about...." Read more
"This product is well designed and works great! The little fan (important for smell and dry composting) went out after about a year and a half...." Read more
"...Works great.Also you won't get an actual brick plug with it, just some wire. We dug out an ancient 12v keyboard transformer to power the fan...." Read more
"...This system is simple and highly effective." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the sturdiness of the plumbing fixture. They mention that it has a nice simple sturdy construction, and is made of high quality plastic. They also say that it will be a long-lasting product, and that the solid waste consistency is best maintained by using the right proportion of peat moss. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...The toilet is well thought out, is heavy duty and does not feel like it will tip over easily once secured correctly in its place of use...." Read more
"This product is well designed and works great! The little fan (important for smell and dry composting) went out after about a year and a half...." Read more
"...The toilet is sturdy, and seems as if it will last a long time.Update: I used to empy the liquids container every time we used our cabin...." Read more
"...Plus it's sturdy and purdy in your bathroom...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the plumbing fixture. They mention it has great looks and design, it takes up less space, and it makes a nice presentation. Some say that the lid is very nice.
"...The seat is a little narrow, but comfy enough, and the lid is very nice. The toilet is sturdy, and seems as if it will last a long time...." Read more
"...It takes up less space and makes a nice presentation" Read more
"...It is well-engineered for function and durability. It looks as nice as any other toilet you'll see...." Read more
"...High quality plastic, and great looks and design. Love that it separates the urine from the poo...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the plumbing fixture. Some mention it's well worth the money, a great deal for independent people, and the most economical composting toilet available. However, others say that it seems expensive for what you get, the price tag hurts, and is not worth the price.
"...Love the fact that it's "off the grid". Great deal for independent people !..." Read more
"...It seems expensive for what you get. I returned it and had to pay a lot of money for sending it back." Read more
"...simple operation, perfect height, comfortable to sit on, low price, and best of all we don't have to worry about maintaining a septic...." Read more
"...Love that it separates the urine from the poo.Excellent product, just a bit overpriced in my opinion. Would buy a 3rd time!" Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the plumbing fixture. Some mention that it fits their needs just fine, while others say that it's a bit tall.
"...The seat is a little narrow, but comfy enough, and the lid is very nice. The toilet is sturdy, and seems as if it will last a long time...." Read more
"...cabin been using it for almost a year and no complaints other than its a bit tall I'm going to build a small footrest to sit in front of it BTW I'm..." Read more
"It fits my needs just fine. It is sometimes hard to turn the handle but otherwise no issues...." Read more
"...The toilet stands pretty tall, at least 6 to 8 inches taller than your standard toilet. Its made from 100% plastic and metal hinges...." Read more
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This review is from someone who lives in Alaska, our temps range from -45°F to +85°F.
The toilet is well thought out, is heavy duty and does not feel like it will tip over easily once secured correctly in its place of use. The best thing about this toilet is the fact that the smell is minimal if the liquid waste is truly kept separate from the solid waste. The liquid waste container comes out of the unit easily for disposal and is heavy duty and easy to wash out. Our first emptying experience for the solid waste was stinky, but we were able to clean out the waste easily - we buried our waste in a deep hole we dug on our property outdoors - and set the unit back up with fresh peat moss, ready to use again promptly. Yes, you probably can simply empty the solid waste into a plastic garbage bag and dispose of it in your regular trash but we preferred to dispose of the waste as true compost, which will not harm the soil if disposed of properly. It is not advisable, however, to dispose of the solid waste in any area where food for human consumption is being raised, such as a vegetable garden, etc.
The solid waste consistency is best maintained by using the right proportion of peat moss to the amount of liquid in the waste. If you add too much peat moss and the toilet sits in a cold area, the mixture is thick and the handle is hard to turn after use, even with little solid waste in the container. The unit actually holds quite a bit of solid waste; for 2 people, we did not empty the solid waste until about 6 weeks of continuous use.
We would surely purchase another Nature's Head Dry Composting Toilet like this one if the need ever arises.
We've used the toilet for nearly a year, on several weekends a month. With two of us, I have emptied the compost section only twice. Not pleasant, but tolerable. I empty the liquids container much more often though. Again, not pleasant, but tolerable. This toilet is not for the squeamish!
I would have rated this as a 5 star except the instructions for the required vent were so poor. But remember, this is a composting toilet, and you have to do something with the resulting waste. Figure out how you are going to manage that before you purchase this toilet.
I went to the garden store and bought composting soil, and that has worked well. We take the composted waste away in a double plastic bag to dispose. Because there is always at least a week between a last use and when I empty the container, the composting is well along. However, to use it in your yard you would want to finish it in a stand-alone composter like you would purchase at a garden store. As for using it at our cabin, we are on National Forest land, and gardens are not allowed.
We use regular 2-ply paper, just like at home. My husband likes to use a coffee filter when going #2. I don't. Your choice.
You have to explain to guests how to use it. I do the girls. He does the boys. So that is a little weird.
The seat is a little narrow, but comfy enough, and the lid is very nice. The toilet is sturdy, and seems as if it will last a long time.
Update: I used to empy the liquids container every time we used our cabin. I was afaid not to. Now I empty it only when it gets full. There is no difference in the ick factor. Cheap plastic gloves are useful (and necessary when emptying the compost part). I empty the liquids container, then fill it partway with hose water, swirl the water, dump that, then replace the container into the toilet. You do not rinse the compost part of the toilet when you empty that.
UPDATE #2: We've owned and used the toilet for about 1.5 years now. With experience came some changes. A few months ago, we started to have a really bad smell in the bathroom. No, make that the cabin. We needed to keep the bathroom door closed all the time, and the windows in there open too. I called the company, and got wonderful advice -
1) Don't use composting soil. Use peat moss, which comes in a large plastic bag. It is dry-ish. I was told to wash out my toilet. Not fun, especially since I have a very limited water supply. But I did that. Then I added the peat moss and water, which were pre-mixed in a bucket. Be sure to add enough water so that the crank turns freely. I guessed too little, so I added some water and it worked perfectly. Since then, I added some more water. We have no bad smell now.
2) Then, we had small flies. Lots of them. Another call. I was advised to add 4 cups of diatomaceous earth, which you can purchase at a pool supply company. We did that. Also, I added a small piece of window screen to the air intake port on the side. I cut a round piece and it stays on with a rubber band. That seems to be working.
Overall, I still say this is a very good purchase for situations where you must have a non-flushing toilet. I wish the instructions included with the toilet mentioned using a piece of screen. Wait - it would have been best to include that in the box when it shipped. Plus the rubber band, of course. I also wish the hint about using the diatomaceous earth was included in the instructions book, too. It was my fault for not following the instructions to use peat-moss.