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Old 19-05-2015, 11:05   #1
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Toilet Paper!

Hello to all---
We don’t flush our toilet paper--- but I am tired of a ‘hanging plastic bag of ‘uglyness’.
I envision this---a circular (closable) door flush with the bathroom wall--easy to reach and dispose of paper.This paper gets put into the plastic bac INSIDE the wall--and is accessable on the other side of the wall (which is a closet).

I would then shield the bag with a frame enclosure- to prevent accidently poking the bag!

Has anyone ever done this?--is a ‘door” available?Heck---is the while system available??

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Old 19-05-2015, 11:09   #2
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What's going to keep it from smelling up your clothes?

I'd rather have a bag inside of a small plastic trash can with a lid attached to the wall, out of the way.
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Old 19-05-2015, 11:29   #3
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Use single ply Scott and flush via a macerating toilet.
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Old 19-05-2015, 11:42   #4
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We flush it. Use the cheapest one ply paper, no more than two sheets at a time. We have a raritan phII. Ten years old and never been clogged. Only part replaced was a piston pump seal. The secret?

PUMP. Pump pump pump pump pump. At least 15 pumps for liquid waste, 30 for solids. More if you have a really long outlet hose. More is better. Maybe thats why the only part we wore out is the pump seal.
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Old 19-05-2015, 11:46   #5
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Re: Toilet Paper!

I flush it and don't try to do my paperwork with only 2 sheets etc. and have never had a clog.
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Old 19-05-2015, 11:51   #6
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Re: Toilet Paper!

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Use single ply Scott and flush via a macerating toilet.
Same here - Scott single ply, but simple PH-II head (no macerator). Never a problem in 7 years of 'full time' use. Even with 'heavy' users
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Old 19-05-2015, 12:11   #7
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Re: Toilet Paper!

Another vote for cheap TP no fixed rule on how many sheets. I'll tell guests to use as needed and flush. Add water as needed and Occasionally you might need a flush at halftime.
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Re: Toilet Paper!

Having a way, like a shower head to work as a bide, to wash instead of wipe, helps to spare toalet paper and keeps your private parts clean.
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The answer is one of those 'bum guns' as found in SE asia and the Middle East.

Bags of used bog paper in the head is as gross as it gets..... the answer is as stated above.... I work on 20 strokes / 40 strokes.... also stops scale build up in the discharge hose.
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Occasionally you might need a flush at halftime.
Yes. Without getting too disgusting, I find that pumping while you are "going" is also a good idea.
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Yes. Without getting too disgusting, I find that pumping while you are "going" is also a good idea.

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Re: Toilet Paper!

We have used rv/marine decomposing toilet paper for the last 24 years on the same head and have never had an issue. Is this a common problem I am un-aware of?
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Re: Toilet Paper!

I have seen this practice in other countries with poor or no sewers and find it absolutely repulsive and I would think unhygienic on a boat no way.
To those who claim only using a couple of sheets credit to ya but I would find that impossible.
Over many years have never had a problem flushing even with some old manual toilets as others have said pile it in use plenty of water and a macerator.
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At the risk of being indelicate, I just get the boat up to 12 knots or so and dip the arse end into the spray.

It can get a wee bit cold, but it's as high performance of a bidet as one will ever find.
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Re: Toilet Paper!

Who uses toilet paper?

Twenty years ago when I was staying at the Four Seasons Hotel in Tokyo Japan I was introduced to the Toto Washlet toilet seat. It was, at the time, a very expensive "luxury" toilet seat. Cost was over $1,000 at the time. Now, it is available in different models and the SEAT ALONE (at lower cost) can be installed on a typical home toilet (however, small form marine heads will probably not work or fit).

It is a "watershed" (pun intended) experience to use one for the first time.

Obviously it is not something many people have experienced, but when they do, I suspect they would prefer this over using typical toilet paper. It is THAT different. Hard to describe, but it provides a small concentrated spray or "warm shower" where it is needed after one uses a toilet. No toilet paper is needed. I tested (used) it for a week and found it 100% satisfactory for effectiveness, and I was very skeptical prior to trying it the first time.

If one is into comfort and cleanliness, this is an extraordinary toilet seat.

These are automated "washing" seats that have the following features:

1. Heated seat
2. Warm water sprays up to wash the body parts
3. No need for paper
4. Warm air blow dries the body parts
5. Uses little water
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What about marine use on a small boat?
There is also a portable model (hand held) too, that is less costly, battery operated, and intended for travel.
List Price = $161
http://www.totousa.com/travel-washlet®

I have not used this device.
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IF you have the ability to be handy with tools and can rig up some power (inverter use) and fresh water access in your head, you might like the following:

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The Washlet SEAT requires (120v in USA models) power and fresh water.
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