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General => General => Topic started by: CathyMB on Jul 20, 2007, 02:50 PM

Title: emptying potapotty
Post by: CathyMB on Jul 20, 2007, 02:50 PM
How does everyone empty their portapotty into the hole in the dump station with out splashing? Do you attach a short hose? When it is only  half full it is not a problem, but when it's full it can be messy. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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Post by: AustinBoston on Jul 20, 2007, 02:58 PM
I wouldn't even think of emptying my grey water tank without a hose.  :eyecrazy: And rubber gloves.   :eyecrazy:  :eyecrazy:

Austin
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Post by: wavery on Jul 20, 2007, 03:09 PM
Quote from: CathyMBHow does everyone empty their portapotty into the hole in the dump station with out splashing? Do you attach a short hose? When it is only  half full it is not a problem, but when it's full it can be messy. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Make sure that the slide (that you use to flush the toilet) is opened a crack. That will allow air to enter the tank as the liquid is exiting. This will cut down on the splashing a lot.
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Post by: brainpause on Jul 20, 2007, 03:14 PM
Quote from: waveryMake sure that the slide (that you use to flush the toilet) is opened a crack. That will allow air to enter the tank as the liquid is exiting. This will cut down on the splashing a lot.

Wayne's suggestion is correct, but on some models, there may be a button on the bottom to push, as you are turning it upside down. This lets air into the tank and helps keep it from splashing.

With our porta-potti, we never used a hose. The button trick and careful placement simply worked. Then again, I'm not easily grossed out, and the wife isn't either. We are both nurses.

Larry
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Post by: Old Goat on Jul 21, 2007, 12:49 PM
Quote from: AustinBostonI wouldn't even think of emptying my grey water tank without a hose.  :eyecrazy: And rubber gloves.   :eyecrazy:  :eyecrazy:

Austin
Whata ya need rubber gloves for? Afraid to get your hands dirty? It washes off....Austin, I do believe you have a weak stomach.....
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Post by: AustinBoston on Jul 22, 2007, 06:13 PM
Quote from: Old GoatWhata ya need rubber gloves for? Afraid to get your hands dirty? It washes off....Austin, I do believe you have a weak stomach.....

You would be the first person I'd ever seen at a dump station without them.  It's not the weak stomach, it's "why be disgusting when you don't have to be?"

You can be disgusting if you want; I'll wear my gloves (like everyone else).

Austin
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Post by: ForestCreature on Jul 22, 2007, 09:03 PM
Quote from: Old GoatWhata ya need rubber gloves for?  s....
One word................

Hepatitis
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Post by: AustinBoston on Jul 22, 2007, 09:19 PM
Quote from: ForestCreatureOne word................

Hepatitis

I think he was just yanking my chain...at least I hope he was.  That dump station has a lot more than just my family's crud on it.

Austin
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Post by: ForestCreature on Jul 22, 2007, 09:42 PM
Quote from: AustinBostonI think he was just yanking my chain...at least I hope he was.  That dump station has a lot more than just my family's crud on it.
 
  Austin
I'm sure he was, you do have a fun chain to yank now and then...:)



 But my reply stays, for those who never gave it a thought. Like you said it's not just your crud on there.