Guest pelmetman Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 I must of emptied the cassette countless times over the last 25 years........but today I discovered a new trick whilst emptying B-) ........ Usually when pouring the contents down the karzi at home, or here at the MIL's there is inevitably a bit of splash back, how ever careful I tried to be *-) ........... But today on a whim I flushed at the same time as I hit the button.......Low and behold no splash back ;-) ........and even the pong was reduced :D ........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 There are several on-line videos that contain instructions on how to empty a Thetford toilet cassette (examples below) http://www.thevanlife.co.uk/video-how-to-empty-a-thetford-cassette-toilet/ I’m uncertain what you are doing now that avoids splashing (or were not doing before that provoked splashing). I’ve always depressed the cassette’s vent-button just before tipping the cassette to empty the waste through the cassette’s emptying spout, and held the vent-button down until the cassette has fully emptied. Depressing the vent-button lets air into the cassette and allows the waste to drain out freely, minimising potential splashing - that’s the design purpose of the vent-button. What have you done in the past when emptying the cassette? I find it hard to believe that for 25 years you’ve not been depressing the vent-button just prior to and during the emptying process. 8-) 8-) 8-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartO Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 I enjoyed the second of Derek's links which contains an explanation of the chin rest - something I hadn't appreciated before. And I've been using Thetford toilets for many years getting that wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelmetman Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Derek Uzzell - 2016-08-20 7:41 AM I’ve always depressed the cassette’s vent-button just before tipping the cassette to empty the waste through the cassette’s emptying spout, and held the vent-button down until the cassette has fully emptied. Depressing the vent-button lets air into the cassette and allows the waste to drain out freely, minimising potential splashing - that’s the design purpose of the vent-button. What have you done in the past when emptying the cassette? I find it hard to believe that for 25 years you’ve not been depressing the vent-button just prior to and during the emptying process. 8-) 8-) 8-) So have I........But as you say it minimises potential splash back........and in my experience there's always one lump or two in there, that are not prepared to go quietly 8-) .......... I only pulled the chain as I hit the vent button on a whim, and I have to say I was surprised how even the rim above the bowl stayed clean, plus the pong was reduced ;-) ....... One other thing the MIL's karzi is outside, and has a proper flush, not one of these modern water reducing bogs so whether that'll make a difference is yet to be discovered in my..... odyssey for the perfect flush :-> ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malc d Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 I'm surprised to learn that some people take their cassettes indoors to empty them. ( Isn't there a risk that could lead to divorce ? ) I always dump mine ( when at home ) in a manhole out on the drive - which is followed up by a good hosing down inside and outside of the cassette ( and the drains ). ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelmetman Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 malc d - 2016-08-20 10:55 AM I'm surprised to learn that some people take their cassettes indoors to empty them. ( Isn't there a risk that could lead to divorce ? ) I always dump mine ( when at home ) in a manhole out on the drive - which is followed up by a good hosing down inside and outside of the cassette ( and the drains ). ;-) At our last house we had a wet room...... so if disaster struck 8-) .........the cleaning up was easier :D ..... Here at the MIL's we use an outside toilet ;-) ....... But many campsite dump points are often just a standard toilet without a seat :-> ......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malc d Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 pelmetman - 2016-08-20 11:06 AM But many campsite dump points are often just a standard toilet without a seat :-> ......... I've seen a few of these - but they've never been inside someones house. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelmetman Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 malc d - 2016-08-20 11:25 AM pelmetman - 2016-08-20 11:06 AM But many campsite dump points are often just a standard toilet without a seat :-> ......... I've seen a few of these - but they've never been inside someones house. ;-) You find out who your friends really are after you've emptied in their loo >:-) ....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malc d Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 pelmetman - 2016-08-20 11:36 AM malc d - 2016-08-20 11:25 AM pelmetman - 2016-08-20 11:06 AM But many campsite dump points are often just a standard toilet without a seat :-> ......... I've seen a few of these - but they've never been inside someones house. ;-) You find out who your friends really are after you've emptied in their loo >:-) ....... Or .................. ... you find out who to avoid, once they have asked to empty a cassette into your household loo. :-| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthur49 Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 This is how its NOT done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 pelmetman - 2016-08-20 9:06 AM ...I only pulled the chain as I hit the vent button on a whim, and I have to say I was surprised how even the rim above the bowl stayed clean, plus the pong was reduced ;-) ....... OK, I understand now what your hint involves. It seems reasonable that, if a cassette is emptied into an ordinary siphonic domestic toilet bowl that is simultaneously being flushed that less splashing would result. And, if the flush-water leaving the toilet ‘round the bend’ causes a slight vacuum within the toilet bowl, that the smell might be reduced. Seems like you’ve discovered the PSSE (Pelmetman **** Sucking Effect). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelmetman Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Derek Uzzell - 2016-08-22 6:55 AM pelmetman - 2016-08-20 9:06 AM ...I only pulled the chain as I hit the vent button on a whim, and I have to say I was surprised how even the rim above the bowl stayed clean, plus the pong was reduced ;-) ....... OK, I understand now what your hint involves. It seems reasonable that, if a cassette is emptied into an ordinary siphonic domestic toilet bowl that is simultaneously being flushed that less splashing would result. And, if the flush-water leaving the toilet ‘round the bend’ causes a slight vacuum within the toilet bowl, that the smell might be reduced. Seems like you’ve discovered the PSSE (Pelmetman **** Sucking Effect). Or..... PPVE........Pelmetmans Poo Vacuum Effect ..... PPRT........Pelmetmans Pong Reducing Theory.... PAST........Pelmetmans Anti Splash Thesis...... PRAT.......Pelmetmans Retired And Too..... much time on his hands..... :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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