Lightwater
Member Since: 21 Aug 2014
Location: Sydney Northern Beaches
Posts: 4929

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Porta Pottie explosion & "safety" solution | |
Cut & paste from another forum:
During our trip to cape york a very strange thing happened. I placed the pottie on the ground, (it hadn't been emptied for 3 days and was packed in the back of the ute), I noticed it was a little wobbly on the ground and the sides seemed a little ballooned, so I lifted the lid, and pulled the slide lever out and boooom, a giant poo explosion. Liquified poo and urine covered my hair, face and body as well as a small amount in my mouth when I gasped. Can anyone explain why this happened. Thanks ____.
According to a number of posts, it has happened to others.
Have done similar ..... but yours sounds a bit worse, I didn't get any in my mouth. I had used too much Sodium percarbonate (napisan) & it was hot weather.
Solution as others suggested:
When fitted into seat unit a valve opens. This valve must be blocked. If in vehicle out of seat unit press in this release valve, much less dramatic.
I always run water through this valve each time I empty, as you found can be an issue if not fully clear.
Another tip:
If there are obvious signs of pressurisation, a Wet One in the bowl before opening the flap/slide is a good idea. and keep the lid closed. Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device!
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3landertwo
Member Since: 27 May 2020
Location: UK
Posts: 1135

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Sodium Percolate! Napisan = Vanish Oxi Action
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21st Sep 2023 7:37 pm |
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