Fallout shelter latrine?, page 1
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reply posted on 6-10-2007 @ 08:22 PM by apc
reply to post by dntwastetime

The ideal situation where permanent construction is involved, yes. However my main goal here is a semi-permanent shelter that does not permanently change the existing structure (basement). If one were to start cutting out concrete and whatnot, might as well make the whole shelter underground for blast protection.



reply to post by St Udio


Lets just assume no one is apt to tapping their arm for feeding purposes.

I suppose the diet to look in to is the same astronauts go on prior to EVA.

I forgot about chemical toilets though. One of these would be perfect!




reply posted on 7-10-2007 @ 10:28 AM by angryamerican
Diaper genie

line bucket with a plastick bag to go in. When done remove plastick bag and install in the genie. close the lid twist and your done. you now have a sanitary sealed bag-o-poo waiting to be barried or burned when its safe, to leave the shelter.

[edit on 7-10-2007 by angryamerican]


reply posted on 7-10-2007 @ 11:57 AM by donwhite
reply to post by julesmac8



julesmac8 I've been wondering about this very thing myself... I was thinking that bean burritos should be on the same list as the fajitas. Anywho back to poo, I was kinda planning on a couple of five gallon pails. Keep them lidded when not in use, and keep a couple of toilet seats handy so kids and us gals don't fall in. A Thin layer of super duper scented extra clumping Situation X approved cat litter in the bottom of a thick trash can liner will do the trick. Works for my kitty and his poops are just shy of nuclear anyways.


Septic tanks.
Invented by the Romans. 2,000 years ago. The technology was lost in the Dark Ages. Today, septic tanks are usually made of fiberglass to avoid the problems associated with installing a 4,000 pound block of concrete.

You still need a hole in the ground. The tank needs to be 2 feet below ground. Gravity powered. The inlet pipe must be higher than the outlet pipe. The outlet pipe must be no more than 18 inches below ground level for lateral field disposal of water. If that is not possible, then a pump will suffice to move water from the tank up to the field. Sandy soil (loam) is a must, high clay content is a no-no. if you live in an area where an alluvial gravel strata is no more than 25-30 feet below ground level, you can use a pit or dry well dug down to the strata about 4 feet in diameter to dispose of the waste water.

Standard tanks are 1,000 gallon capacity divided into 3 compartments. The “front” 2 compartments hold “solids” in varying stages of digestion by bacteria found in out own guts. No need to buy Rid-X. The back compartment holds water. By placing the outlet pipe 3/4ths the distance up the rear wall and providing a shield, solids like paper will be blocked from the outlet pipe carrying waste water to the disposal facility.

The latest design in septic tanks adds a 4th compartment. A fan force circulates air in the solids found in compartment #2 to enhance digestion. The 4th compartment adds chlorine to waste water for purification. The manufacturers of these new tanks claim you can urinate in the inlet pipe and drink the water from the outlet pipe.

Hand operated pumps can substitute for electric power. How about an exercise bike with a generator attached? Exercise and sanitatize at the same time!

[edit on 10/7/2007 by donwhite]

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