Dunnies

**Signal1** · 23rd January 2014, 09:53 AM

We have a Dometic 18L portaloo which I finally decided to take away and use in November. Problem is I didn't read the instructions before heading off. Had the chemicals but didn't realise it wanted 12+ litres of water in the holding tank and flush tank to work. Unfortunately that was the trip I had bottled drinking water and not a jerry.

Question is - do I have to follow the instructions to the letter or can I skimp a little on water?

Thanks, Peter
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Tombie · 23rd January 2014, 09:58 AM

Skimp on water? Are you seriously asking that question

Get the mix wrong and you will end up in the ****!

**Tank** · 23rd January 2014, 11:05 AM

My Porta-Potti only requires water in the flush tank, the holding tank only has the correct amount of chemicals, a few capfuls.
I don't put any water in the flush tank till I set up camp (usually a river or creek nearby).
Lately I have switched over to a 5L garden sprayer to flush the bowl, does a better job and uses less water as well.
No need to carry all that water, fill it up when you need it, Regards Frank.

**Pedro_The_Swift** · 23rd January 2014, 11:10 AM

Chemicals?
you're not( I cant believe I'm saying this) still using chemicals??

**Signal1** · 23rd January 2014, 02:12 PM

I've never used it so yes have chemicals it came with. In saying that, I read this thread last night and now understand there are alternatives.

**Pedro_The_Swift** · 23rd January 2014, 03:23 PM

I believe Mrs HH is the head witch when it comes to these recipes--

**The ho har's** · 23rd January 2014, 04:54 PM

Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift

I believe Mrs HH is the head witch when it comes to these recipes--

You will keep Pedro

Just as well we are not going this weekend...

Mrs hh

**Pedro_The_Swift** · 23rd January 2014, 06:52 PM

**Signal1** · 23rd January 2014, 07:09 PM

I misread the instructions, 3ltr in bottom tank and 1in below top of flush tank. 😱

**The ho har's** · 23rd January 2014, 07:18 PM

Originally Posted by Signal1

I misread the instructions, 3ltr in bottom tank and 1in below top of flush tank. ��

Don't put water in the bottom tank, where is your **** going to go otherwise

bottom tank is for waste top is for flushing

Water only in the top tank to flush with my recipe

bottom tank has the borax mixture added to stop smells etc

Pedro.... can you edit my post To say the borax mixture is for the bottom tank and the pineocleen etc is for the top.. thanks C

OH and I still love you

Mrs hh

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