looking at getting a porta poti and seen some on ebay round $60 any one have or used one or am i better to buy brand name for about 2times the price
many thanks
Jack Mac said
03:18 AM Feb 29, 2012
If it suits, why not. I've used quite a few in boats etc, and don't necessarily have a preference. If it works, it works. Maybe check out the brand on the net.
Cheers,
Jack
Happywanderer said
03:23 AM Feb 29, 2012
BigW have them for about the same price Cowboy. Two sizes 10 litre and 20 litre. You weill find there are a lot of us here who have portapottis. Couldn't manage without them especially if free camping.
Boroma577 said
05:25 AM Feb 29, 2012
Aldi have them on sale from time to time pretty cheap and I have friends who bought one some time back.....they were very happy with their purchase.
neilnruth said
05:30 AM Feb 29, 2012
Whatever the brand, when you need it you can't do without it! And now we know it's cheaper and better to use nappy soaker powder in them.
OZKiteman said
06:14 AM Feb 29, 2012
Had a Chinese one from Ebay. Had to sell it.
Ok for Ladies. Not so good for blokes. Hole too small, which means "bird and balls" hanging outside wetting the entire floor. Good for a 10-year-old small boy. Get a Fiamma (Italian Made) or any other brand designed for an Australian adult male which has both in abundance.
If the purpose is solo to be used by a lady, in this case disregard this advice.
Hope it helps in your decision.
Cheers.
-- Edited by OZKiteman on Wednesday 29th of February 2012 06:27:15 AM
milo said
05:42 PM Feb 29, 2012
might be a bit too much info there if you know what i mean Oz
Cowboy7307 said
06:15 PM Feb 29, 2012
thanks for advice but is there any benefit to buying brand name over the ones sold on e bay ,quality wise ease of cleaning, reliability
yeoeleven said
06:40 PM Feb 29, 2012
I bought the elcheapo from Ebay and found it to be fine, have used it 3 times in 7 months but it was very useful at those times.
I was advised at the time that the best product to use to add to the water was the Woolworths generic brand of nappy soaker and that has been odourless.
From a space point of view and also being a solo traveler I bought the 10 litre size.
John
Brenda and Alan said
07:20 PM Feb 29, 2012
Not quite sure why OZKiteman couldn't use his. But please don't anyone enlighten me - I don't want to know. What I am curious about is two people mentioned putting nappy soaker in the porta potti - can you do this with the caravan loo instead of the chemicals the manufacturer recommends?
Hylda&Jon said
09:31 PM Feb 29, 2012
Brenda and Alan wrote:
Not quite sure why OZKiteman couldn't use his. But please don't anyone enlighten me - I don't want to know. What I am curious about is two people mentioned putting nappy soaker in the porta potti - can you do this with the caravan loo instead of the chemicals the manufacturer recommends?
Yes! Coles or Woolies generic napisan only. They work great.
Do a search for napisan on here & you will find lots of comments about it.
Cheers
Jon
Brenda and Alan said
09:57 PM Feb 29, 2012
Thanks Jon, did a search as you suggested. Lots of good advice. Napisan sounds like the way to go, we have been trying to purchase the chemical stuff but couldn't find it except at a caravan repairer/spare parts place, which was a bit dear.
Brenda.
neilnruth said
11:42 PM Feb 29, 2012
See what good help you get on this forum?
Boroma577 said
12:03 AM Mar 1, 2012
Cowboy7307 wrote:
but is there any benefit to buying brand name over the ones sold on e bay ,quality wise ease of cleaning, reliability
Other than the warranty you might get and being able to return it to a shop front if need be for warranty issues.
Boroma577 said
12:10 AM Mar 1, 2012
Brenda and Alan wrote:
Thanks Jon, did a search as you suggested. Lots of good advice. Napisan sounds like the way to go, we have been trying to purchase the chemical stuff but couldn't find it except at a caravan repairer/spare parts place, which was a bit dear.
Brenda.
Brenda.....not to be confused with Nappisan as such which is a product name.....it is the generic brand nappy soaker, either Coles or Woolies that have the highest sodium percarbonate content which is the active ingredient.
A good cap full in half to 1 litre of warm water in the lower cassette of your toilet.
With heavy use you can top up with another cap of powder every day or more if you choose.
I also use it to refresh the bowl.....just fill the bowl with some water, sprinkle the nappy soaker in (on maked area) and let stand for a time.
Brenda and Alan said
01:37 AM Mar 1, 2012
Thanks, I've got some of the coles Reliance NapiCare left over from when I used to soak the kids' clothes. I'll give it a go.
Cruising Granny said
01:53 AM Mar 1, 2012
I make up a brew of my own chemical. It consists of Borax about half a cup. 1 bottle on cloudy ammonia, and a bottle of concentrated disinfectant, either lavender or rose. It makes up 5 litres. Pour Borax into hot water and dissolve completely, add the amonia and disinfectant when the Borax is cool, then add enough water to make up the 5 litres. Lasts for ages. The nappy soaker wasn't in vogue when I get the borax recipe. Bicarb or borax seem to be the base ingredient.
jonathan said
02:03 AM Mar 1, 2012
The stuff I've used now for some 2 years is basically the same ..
My choice is Woolworths 'Select' Soaker and Stain Remover .. and also has (3) uses ..
1. Toilet Cassette ..
2. occasional flush of the grey-water lines ..
and
3. I wash my clothes with it .. using it very sparingly , I now dont even rinse ..
Jon
Boroma577 said
04:47 AM Mar 1, 2012
Cruising Granny wrote:
I make up a brew of my own chemical. It consists of Borax about half a cup. 1 bottle on cloudy ammonia, and a bottle of concentrated disinfectant
That's a pretty potent brew Granny and not cheap.
Boroma577 said
04:50 AM Mar 1, 2012
jonathan wrote:
The stuff I've used now for some 2 years is basically the same ..
My choice is Woolworths 'Select' Soaker and Stain Remover .. and also has (3) uses ..
1. Toilet Cassette ..
2. occasional flush of the grey-water lines ..
and
3. I wash my clothes with it .. using it very sparingly , I now dont even rinse ..
Jon
I agree Jon...more than one use is good and I also wash the van floor with it too as well as the washing and cleaning the toilet.
I buy the 3 kg container and at 8 or 9 dollars it is pretty cheap.
mr glassies said
03:13 AM Mar 3, 2012
Boroma577 wrote:
Cowboy7307 wrote:
but is there any benefit to buying brand name over the ones sold on e bay ,quality wise ease of cleaning, reliability
Other than the warranty you might get and being able to return it to a shop front if need be for warranty issues.
lol just thinking of the look on the shop asistants face if you took it back and slaped it up on the counter saying i want waranty on this hahahahaha
Boroma577 said
08:25 AM Mar 3, 2012
mr glassies wrote:
lol just thinking of the look on the shop asistants face if you took it back and slaped it up on the counter saying i want waranty on this hahahahaha
I am sure if it was faulty you'd have every right to return it for replacement.
looking at getting a porta poti and seen some on ebay round $60 any one have or used one or am i better to buy brand name for about 2times the price
many thanks
If it suits, why not. I've used quite a few in boats etc, and don't necessarily have a preference. If it works, it works. Maybe check out the brand on the net.
Cheers,
Jack
You weill find there are a lot of us here who have portapottis. Couldn't manage without them especially if free camping.
Aldi have them on sale from time to time pretty cheap and I have friends who bought one some time back.....they were very happy with their purchase.
Had a Chinese one from Ebay. Had to sell it.
Ok for Ladies. Not so good for blokes. Hole too small, which means "bird and balls" hanging outside wetting the entire floor. Good for a 10-year-old small boy. Get a Fiamma (Italian Made) or any other brand designed for an Australian adult male which has both in abundance.
If the purpose is solo to be used by a lady, in this case disregard this advice.
Hope it helps in your decision.
Cheers.
-- Edited by OZKiteman on Wednesday 29th of February 2012 06:27:15 AM
but is there any benefit to buying brand name over the ones sold on e bay ,quality wise ease of cleaning, reliability
I bought the elcheapo from Ebay and found it to be fine, have used it 3 times in 7 months but it was very useful at those times.
I was advised at the time that the best product to use to add to the water was the Woolworths generic brand of nappy soaker and that has been odourless.
From a space point of view and also being a solo traveler I bought the 10 litre size.
John
What I am curious about is two people mentioned putting nappy soaker in the porta potti - can you do this with the caravan loo instead of the chemicals the manufacturer recommends?
Yes! Coles or Woolies generic napisan only. They work great.
Do a search for napisan on here & you will find lots of comments about it.
Cheers
Jon
Thanks Jon, did a search as you suggested. Lots of good advice. Napisan sounds like the way to go, we have been trying to purchase the chemical stuff but couldn't find it except at a caravan repairer/spare parts place, which was a bit dear.
Brenda.
Other than the warranty you might get and being able to return it to a shop front if need be for warranty issues.
Brenda.....not to be confused with Nappisan as such which is a product name.....it is the generic brand nappy soaker, either Coles or Woolies that have the highest sodium percarbonate content which is the active ingredient.
A good cap full in half to 1 litre of warm water in the lower cassette of your toilet.
With heavy use you can top up with another cap of powder every day or more if you choose.
I also use it to refresh the bowl.....just fill the bowl with some water, sprinkle the nappy soaker in (on maked area) and let stand for a time.
Thanks, I've got some of the coles Reliance NapiCare left over from when I used to soak the kids' clothes. I'll give it a go.
The nappy soaker wasn't in vogue when I get the borax recipe.
Bicarb or borax seem to be the base ingredient.
The stuff I've used now for some 2 years is basically the same ..
My choice is Woolworths 'Select' Soaker and Stain Remover .. and also has (3) uses ..
1. Toilet Cassette ..
2. occasional flush of the grey-water lines ..
and
3. I wash my clothes with it .. using it very sparingly , I now dont even rinse ..
Jon
That's a pretty potent brew Granny and not cheap.
I agree Jon...more than one use is good and I also wash the van floor with it too as well as the washing and cleaning the toilet.
I buy the 3 kg container and at 8 or 9 dollars it is pretty cheap.
lol just thinking of the look on the shop asistants face if you took it back and slaped it up on the counter saying i want waranty on this hahahahaha
I am sure if it was faulty you'd have every right to return it for replacement.