PICTURED BELOW IS THE PRODUCT OF THE EARTHBUCKS COMPOST TOILET SYSTEM
GUESS WHAT IT IS.........EARTH! GOOD OLD FASHIONED EARTH
GUESS WHAT IT IS.........EARTH! GOOD OLD FASHIONED EARTH
PICTURED HERE IS 6 MONTHS COMPOST FROM THE EB CHAMBER FOR 1 PERSON ...!!! This is the output of 1 person and doesnt fill a wheelbarrow completely..Its odor free and non toxic and is basically dirt......can be piled somewhere to be used later or added directly to the garden.
The EARTHBUCKS SYSTEM OR EB SYSTEM is the easiest to use, economical and most environmentally friendly compost toilet system in the market today. It was originally developed as the EARTHMAKER on Hornby Island by the late David Roberts in the 1980s and a few of his original units are still in use today almost 35 years later! Over the past several years Ive greatly improved the original design and am still improving and refining the EB Chamber.
AMANDA HALE ::HORNBY ISLAND BC
CUSTOMER TESTIMONIAL....I am the happy owner of an Earthbucks composting toilet. Aden Crane built one at my place eight years ago and I have been totally happy with it from the word go. I have painted it red and I have planted hops which grow up the walls and onto the roof giving the toilet a very attractive appearance. The toilet works so well – it never smells. I change the seat from one chamber to the other every six months, and I have been amazed at how quickly the waste breaks down and converts into earth. Each year I am able to shovel out a couple of barrels of rich, non-smelling black earth from the dormant chamber, which I use on my rose garden. I highly recommend the Earthbucks model. It is well worth the money, and Aden Crane is a fine and efficient builder. Amanda, July 2013
the heart of the EB System is the EB BASIC composting CHAMBER .... and this part of the system is a scientifically engineered large chamber which does not vary greatly from unit to unit although it can be slightly modified in size to fit your particular needs.
PLEASE NOTE***** The Basic Chamber is a very substantial reinforced stucco lined chamber that weighs considerably more than can be moved easily.. This is NOT a temporary installation that can be moved or taken apart and requires a super strong foundation and sill structure to support it.. A liteweight plastic model can be manufactured but the cost would have to be determined and a 3-6 month waiting period would be required.....
The EB CHAMBER CAN BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY from the rest of the EB System which consists of 4 parts as follows::
1. EARTHBUCKS BASIC CHAMBER:::EB CHAMBER::EITHER 2 CHAMBER SYSTEM OR 3 CHAMBER SYSTEM
2. FOUNDATION
3. HOUSING
4. SAFETY OVERFLOW DRAINAGE PIT
TOGETHER THESE 4 ELEMENTS MAKE UP THE COMPLETE EARTHBUCKS SYSTEM
PRICING:::::THE 3 ASPECTS OF EARTHBUCKS PRICING
1.each of the 4 elements above can be priced separately
2.the basic model is approx 35 square feet of flooring
3.depends on location, finish,size and budgetary requirements
I WOULD PREFER THAT PROSPECTS ASK TO TAKE THE TOUR ON HORNBY ISLAND BEFORE RECEIVING A PRICE QUOTE BUT IT MAY BE POSSIBLE FOR ME TO GIVE YOU SOME IDEA OF THE COST WITHOUT TOURING SOME EXISTING EARTHBUCKS SETUPS.
CALL 250 335 2887 OR EMAIL [email protected]
COMPOSTING:::THE REASON WHY THE EB SYSTEM WORKS
The process of converting human wastes into dirt involves the same process that goes on in any garden compost pile. You need lots of ventilation and a mix of materials with a high nitrogenous content and you need water. Put it all together under a cover and give it some time and it transforms into dirt. The EB System is carefully designed to maximize composting efficiency and minimize maintenance. It has a huge airflow capacity that exposes the pile to air from above and below and give those hungry microbes plenty of breathing resources so they thrive and do their work quickly. Given a minimum of 6 months dormancy the pile will be converted into usable dirt that doesnt smell or look offensive. From time to time during day to day use a mix of peatmoss and garden soil is used to layer the pile and absorb excess liquids. This provides the perfect environment for quick composting. In a pit privy the compost action is much slower as the air is blocked from full circulation but even a pit privy when left long enough will turn the contents into dirt eventually. The EB System is a scientifically designed compost maker. Unlike conventional privies there is a convenient cleanout and the raw contained human waste matter cant contaminate the water table with toxic foecal coliforms which pollute the environment further and can get into your drinking water.
Presently there are 17 PLUS EB SYSTEMS installed on Hornby Island and 1 on Denman Island along with other original units in active service today. I would be pleased to conduct you on a tour of a few of the units any time and give you a written estimate of the costs required to have a system installed at your property. Just give me a call or email me for arrangements. I can also provide you with references to assure you that all my customers are happy with their EB systems.
In these days of environmental consciousness and economic hardship it is gratifying to be able to offer a system of human waste disposal that does not pollute the groundwater supply and costs relatively little. The final product is nice clean EARTH for which you can find some use around the property and garden. The EB SYSTEM is easy to maintain and use and doesnt smell or look offensive
The EB SYSTEM can be constructed as a stand alone building or as an addition to a house.
I hope ive given u some idea of the EB SYSTEM and please contact me for any info AND TAKE THE TOUR
The EB System can be added on with access from within your building or as a separate stand alone structure.
The outside vented cleanout lid is shown below which is removed after a minimum of 6 months to allow access to the finished compost . The material is shovelled out using a standard shovel into a wheelbarrow where it can be moved to a storage location or used around trees and shrubs or garden.
AMANDA HALE ::HORNBY ISLAND BC
CUSTOMER TESTIMONIAL....I am the happy owner of an Earthbucks composting toilet. Aden Crane built one at my place eight years ago and I have been totally happy with it from the word go. I have painted it red and I have planted hops which grow up the walls and onto the roof giving the toilet a very attractive appearance. The toilet works so well – it never smells. I change the seat from one chamber to the other every six months, and I have been amazed at how quickly the waste breaks down and converts into earth. Each year I am able to shovel out a couple of barrels of rich, non-smelling black earth from the dormant chamber, which I use on my rose garden. I highly recommend the Earthbucks model. It is well worth the money, and Aden Crane is a fine and efficient builder. Amanda, July 2013
the heart of the EB System is the EB BASIC composting CHAMBER .... and this part of the system is a scientifically engineered large chamber which does not vary greatly from unit to unit although it can be slightly modified in size to fit your particular needs.
PLEASE NOTE***** The Basic Chamber is a very substantial reinforced stucco lined chamber that weighs considerably more than can be moved easily.. This is NOT a temporary installation that can be moved or taken apart and requires a super strong foundation and sill structure to support it.. A liteweight plastic model can be manufactured but the cost would have to be determined and a 3-6 month waiting period would be required.....
The EB CHAMBER CAN BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY from the rest of the EB System which consists of 4 parts as follows::
1. EARTHBUCKS BASIC CHAMBER:::EB CHAMBER::EITHER 2 CHAMBER SYSTEM OR 3 CHAMBER SYSTEM
2. FOUNDATION
3. HOUSING
4. SAFETY OVERFLOW DRAINAGE PIT
TOGETHER THESE 4 ELEMENTS MAKE UP THE COMPLETE EARTHBUCKS SYSTEM
PRICING:::::THE 3 ASPECTS OF EARTHBUCKS PRICING
1.each of the 4 elements above can be priced separately
2.the basic model is approx 35 square feet of flooring
3.depends on location, finish,size and budgetary requirements
I WOULD PREFER THAT PROSPECTS ASK TO TAKE THE TOUR ON HORNBY ISLAND BEFORE RECEIVING A PRICE QUOTE BUT IT MAY BE POSSIBLE FOR ME TO GIVE YOU SOME IDEA OF THE COST WITHOUT TOURING SOME EXISTING EARTHBUCKS SETUPS.
CALL 250 335 2887 OR EMAIL [email protected]
COMPOSTING:::THE REASON WHY THE EB SYSTEM WORKS
The process of converting human wastes into dirt involves the same process that goes on in any garden compost pile. You need lots of ventilation and a mix of materials with a high nitrogenous content and you need water. Put it all together under a cover and give it some time and it transforms into dirt. The EB System is carefully designed to maximize composting efficiency and minimize maintenance. It has a huge airflow capacity that exposes the pile to air from above and below and give those hungry microbes plenty of breathing resources so they thrive and do their work quickly. Given a minimum of 6 months dormancy the pile will be converted into usable dirt that doesnt smell or look offensive. From time to time during day to day use a mix of peatmoss and garden soil is used to layer the pile and absorb excess liquids. This provides the perfect environment for quick composting. In a pit privy the compost action is much slower as the air is blocked from full circulation but even a pit privy when left long enough will turn the contents into dirt eventually. The EB System is a scientifically designed compost maker. Unlike conventional privies there is a convenient cleanout and the raw contained human waste matter cant contaminate the water table with toxic foecal coliforms which pollute the environment further and can get into your drinking water.
Presently there are 17 PLUS EB SYSTEMS installed on Hornby Island and 1 on Denman Island along with other original units in active service today. I would be pleased to conduct you on a tour of a few of the units any time and give you a written estimate of the costs required to have a system installed at your property. Just give me a call or email me for arrangements. I can also provide you with references to assure you that all my customers are happy with their EB systems.
In these days of environmental consciousness and economic hardship it is gratifying to be able to offer a system of human waste disposal that does not pollute the groundwater supply and costs relatively little. The final product is nice clean EARTH for which you can find some use around the property and garden. The EB SYSTEM is easy to maintain and use and doesnt smell or look offensive
The EB SYSTEM can be constructed as a stand alone building or as an addition to a house.
I hope ive given u some idea of the EB SYSTEM and please contact me for any info AND TAKE THE TOUR
The EB System can be added on with access from within your building or as a separate stand alone structure.
The outside vented cleanout lid is shown below which is removed after a minimum of 6 months to allow access to the finished compost . The material is shovelled out using a standard shovel into a wheelbarrow where it can be moved to a storage location or used around trees and shrubs or garden.