WHY A CLIVUS MULTRUM?

The Clivus Multrum concept was the first compost toilet in the world when developed in Sweden in the 1930's, and the name translates as “inclining compost room”. Here in Australia Clivus Multrum has been selling environmentally friendly toilet systems to people all over the country for more than 25 years. The following are just some of the places where you are likely to find a Clivus Multrum Composting Toilet System:

Domestic Households in all climates. Tourist Cabins, Lodges and Resorts Environmental Educational Centres Permaculture Centres Scout Associations Camping Grounds Local Sporting Groups Main Roads

CALM National Parks & Wildlife Service Alpine Regions of NSW, Victoria and Tasmania Aboriginal Communities Local Councils/Amenities Schools and Universities Tourist Attractions

This long history demonstrates the proven reliability of our products and means we fully understand our customers' needs.

What do you want from your new toilet?
We all want a toilet that is hygienic, odourless, requires only simple maintenance and looks good in the bathroom - Clivus delivers all this and more.

Why choose a Clivus Multrum composting toilet?

• You may need the most practical option for a site with limited water supply, or where rocky or poor draining soil is present, or where proximity to waterways may mean that discharge from septic systems is not permitted.
• You want a cost-effective system that is easily installed and cared
• You may be firmly committed to using ecologically sustainable ways of living, and are aware of the damage that conventional water-based systems are ultimately doing to our waterways. You wouldn't choose anything but a composting toilet.
• You may need to provide a public facility that is self-contained, can cope with variable usage and requires minimal maintenance.

No matter what your reason is, you can be confident that Clivus has a system to suit you and is the BEST CHOICE in toilets.

CLIVUS MULTRUM
THE BEST CHOICE IN TOILETS

The Clivus Multrum is a self-contained, waterless, odourless toilet treatment system. It uses no chemicals, heat or water, and has no polluting discharge. It can save over 60,000 litres of water per year in the average home and costs far less than regular treatment systems. It is based on one of the oldest principles in nature - simple organic decomposition.

HOW THE CLIVUS WORKS

The process works on the same principle as an ordinary garden compost bin. Waste is collected in the composting chamber along with carbon rich material such as wood shavings and garden clippings. Here the materials gradually decompose in the chamber's aerated environment. Baffles and air channels in the tank control air flow and this accelerates the composting process.

THE CLIVUS DOES NOT SMELL

No need to worry about smells! A small electric fan in the vent pipe creates airflow into the system and ensures that any toilet room smells are drawn away - leaving less odours than even a flush toilet.

THE CLIVUS IS COMPLETELY NATURAL

The decomposition process is a totally natural one. Chemicals are not used as they would only harm the various composting organisms.

THE CLIVUS IS EASILY CLEANED

The toilet bowl is easily cleaned with biodegradable cleaner and a toilet brush. Because of its straight-through design it usually needs less cleaning than a regular toilet bowl. The seat and the outside of the toilet can simply be wiped with some vinegar applied to a damp cloth.

THE CLIVUS IS ENERGY EFFICIENT

The small fan positioned in the vent pipe is the only component requiring power and uses only a few dollar's worth per year. Alternatively, we have optional solar power systems that require no mains power connection at all.

THE CLIVUS WILL SAVE YOU MONEY

The Clivus uses absolutely no water, as against a conventional flush system which can consume up to 30% of your household's total water usage. With more and more councils imposing charges on water consumption, this saving converts to dollars!

THE CLIVUS HAS EASY ACCESS

This of course is essential should anything of value inadvertently fall down the toilet. The Clivus provides easy access via the inspection door.

THE END RESULT... SAFE, CLEAN COMPOST

The end product is simply removed via a large hatch at the front of the composting tank and can be dug into the garden. In domestic circumstances this is usually necessary only once or twice a year; some households have found it unnecessary to remove any compost for up to two years. After a year or more in the processor the compost is safe to handle, has a fresh earthy smell, and feels and looks much like regular garden compost.

WHY CLIVUS IS THE BEST?

UNIQUE DESIGN FEATURES MEAN BETTER PERFORMANCE

The Clivus is the most reliable and efficient composting toilet because of its superior design. An aerated micro environment is crucial to any composting process.

Adequate aeration is maintained through the drawing effect of the ventilation fan and the incorporation of air channels through the compost pile. This unique system ensures complete decomposition of the waste during its long residence time.

A large inspection door is also unique to the Clivus and allows the user to easily check that the system is functioning efficiently.

Another design feature of the Clivus composting chamber is that access to the old and new compost are kept separate. The older, fully composted material naturally settles to the front bottom of the chamber where it is easily removed via the access hatch.

A CONTINUOUS COMPOSTING PROCESS

The Clivus system is based on a “continuous” composting process in one large chamber, as against multiple smaller chambers that require a restart of the process after emptying. As the organic material decomposes it will reduce in volume by up to 90%. The compost pile is therefore always “shrinking in the middle” whilst new material is being added to the top, and finished compost is removed from the bottom of the pile when appropriate.

ADVANTAGES OF THE CONTINUOUS PROCESS

• As only one large composting chamber is used, the contents are in a more stable environment and are kept moist through normal use. In “batch” systems where the full chamber must be moved away while the next chamber is being filled,the first chamber often dries out and does not fully decompose. This problem does not arise with a Clivus!
• There is little risk of overfilling the composting chamber due to the Clivus' greater capacity, which makes it very tolerant to extremes in the rate of usage.
• Only a relatively small amount of finished compost is removed at any one time. This means there is no heavy lifting needed.
• A larger area of compost bed means there will be greater liquid evaporation without the use of heaters. Urine is well-treated by passing through the larger compost bed and converted to an innocuous liquid.
• The relatively simple design of the Clivus renders it far less susceptible to mechanical problems than other composting systems.

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