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Eloo FAQs

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Question:

What is the size of the Eloo?

Answer:

The Eloo is 7 feet long, 3.5 feet wide, and 4 feet tall. It weighs approximately 200 pounds. The Eloo goes into the ground approximately 40 inches, up to and slightly over the mating lip.

Question:

What is the depth of the hole for installation?

Answer:

We recommend a precise hole of 8 feet X 4.5 feet. Just because it is dirt doesn’t mean that you can’t be neat. This size hole will allow for 6 inches of backfill which should be sand or peagravel. Also, there must be 6 inches of cushion under the unit of sand or pea gravel. Do not backfill with rocky materials that could puncture the unit.

Question:

What kind of maintenance does the Eloo require?

Answer:

The Eloo should be monitored closely for the first several months to determine usage. Do not add anything to the Eloo that has not been eaten first! Under normal usage, the Eloo should not need to be pumped out for 2-4 years, possibly longer.

Question:

Who cleans out the unit? Who can handle the discharge?

Answer:

In the US, licensed septic haulers – pumper trucks – are licensed to clean out the Eloo. The discharge is taken to a regulated location – municipal wastewater plant or licensed landfill by that licensed hauler. County and State regulations apply to the disposal of the waste removed from the Eloo.

Question:

How do I clean the toilet bowl?

Answer:

Just like you clean the bowl in your home – using water and light cleaners. Just be careful not to use large amounts of water or cleaner – it all needs to evaporate.

Question:

Can I build my own surround/top structure?

Answer:

Yes, you can. In fact, most of our customers prefer to build their own surround/top structure so that the structure matches existing buildings and facilities.

Question:

Does SWSLoo have surround/top structures available?

Answer:

Yes, SWSLoo has a package or “kit” available that includes a lightweight, easy to install, pre-fabed top structure that is especially useful for remote and hard to get-to locations. We also have construction specialists available to help you design your own surround. Please call for information.

Question:

How hard is the Eloo to install?

Answer:

Not hard at all, if you are handy with tools at all. SWSLoo has technical assistance available to anyone who purchases a unit from us. We provide written instructions with the unit and are working on a DVD for installation using pictures of our actual installations, showing different types and methods.

Question:

How tall is the exhaust stack?

Answer:

The exhaust stack is 8 feet, 4 inches tall and can be trimmed to fit the height of the roof of the structure where it is installed.

Question:

How does the Eloo compare to a composting toilet? Incinerator toilet?

Answer:

Three characteristics make the Eloo unique from other types of toilets currently on the market: the Eloo requires no infrastructure – no water, no electricity, no chemicals, no additives of any kind; the Eloo creates NO ODOR; and the Eloo requires very minimal maintenance. Waste removal is a major problem with holding tanks, vault toilets, pit privies, and all other non-standard onsite septic systems. If properly used, the waste in the Eloo evaporates and dehydrates to ash. If improperly used or overused, the worst consequence is that you would have to have the unit pumped out by a licensed septic hauler.

Question:

If I do not want to do the maintenance on my Eloo, is there another option?

Answer:

Yes, SWSLoo is working with Maintenance Providers for the Aerobic onsite wastewater systems and those trained professionals will be able to perform maintenance on the Eloo.

Question:

Where do I go to get replacement parts for my Eloo if something should break?

Answer:

You would contact SWSLoo at our displayed contact numbers. Since SWSLoo is the manufacturer of the Eloo, we maintain adequate supplies of Eloo parts.

Question:

What kind of warranty comes with the Eloo?

Answer:

SWSLoo warranties all parts and materials of the Eloo for two years from date of purchase, providing installation requirements were met. Contact SWSLoo for a copy of our warranty.

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