Separett Basic – Incinerating Toilet

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£2,662.50 ex VAT

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For an alternative, please see the Separett Family incinerating toilet.


The Separett Basic (formerly known as the Separett Cindi Basic) is an all-electric incinerating, waterless toilet that produces only ash as a by-product. The electronics monitor the internal temperatures of the toilet to ensure safety and correct incinerating/evaporating cycles to deal with the daily use for up to 4-5 people. The built-in catalytic convertor ensures odours are removed before being vented through the 110mm vent system (not included) where steam etc will gently and odourlessly disperse.

  • 100% mains electric operation – 230V 10Amp supply
  • produces hygienic ash as a waste product – usually emptied weekly
  • catalytic converter removes exhaust odours
  • urine is evaporated
  • faeces and toilet paper are incinerated to ash
  • can be used in succession – no need to wait until the previous incineration cycle has finished
  • expected use should be a maximum of 4 visits per hour

The Basic burns solid waste to ashes at around 550 degrees Celsius (1200 Fahrenheit). Like an oven, it uses an electric element to heat up the chamber. All moisture and liquids evaporate and the solid waste, together with the paper bag, is incinerated to a small amount of ash. The time needed to reach 550 degrees depends on the amount of waste and liquids present in the chamber (and the ambient temperature) but is typically between 30 and 40 minutes. Once at the correct temperature, the incineration cycle starts, which can take up to 40 minutes. Once the incineration has been completed, the toilet goes into a cooling phase.

Using the toilet whilst it’s either getting up to the incineration temperature, or during an incineration cycle is fine, but it’s important to press the ‘incinerate’ button regardless, so extra time can be added to the cycle to ensure complete incineration/evaporation. Expected use should be a maximum of four visits per hour.

Due to the power requirements of the heating element and other factors, 100% electric incinerating toilets are not suitable for installation in moving vehicles (RV’s & motor homes etc) that might be subject to excessive vibrations and movement. In addition, the power requirements will exclude it from the majority of non-mains connected situations.

Paying a Visit!

To use the toilet, open the seat and place one of the liner bags inside (the bag protects the stainless steel bowl from the faeces and limits the need for cleaning). Use the toilet in the normal way, then press the long ‘flush’ lever which will drop the bag and contents into the lower incineration chamber. Check that the contents have dropped through and close the seat, then just press the incinerate button and leave.

Even if the toilet is already in an ongoing incineration process, it’s important to both flush and to press the incinerate button. This will add the appropriate extra incineration time to the process.

When no incineration programme is running, and the toilet is in standby mode, the fan constantly operates at low speed. The purpose of this is to let moisture ventilate out of the toilet and to prevent cold air from getting into the toilet through the pipe.

Emptying your incinerating toilet & routine maintenance

In addition to normal cleaning with a damp cloth and eco-friendly cleaners, the toilet will notify you of other maintenance requirements, which typically are as follows:

  1. After 50 uses the ash pan will need emptying
  2. After 100 uses the toilet will need an ash pan clean (placing water in the ashpan and choosing an incineration program – the steam will clear urine salt deposits)
  3. After 100 uses the toilet should be pulled forward from the vent pipe and the pipe cleaned with the supplied cleaning brush to remove any soot deposits

For ease of service and cleaning, it is important that the toilet is NOT fixed to the wall or the floor.

Installation

The Separett Basic will need a 13 Amp socket adjacent to the toilet (it comes with an EU plug – this can be used via an adaptor in a UK socket, or the plug can be cut off and a UK plug wired on), or it can be connected to a ‘fused spur’. As you will to pull the toilet forwards for cleaning and maintenance, ensure there is enough slack in the cable if permanently wired.

Ensure a suitably sized air inlet is in place (see the manual for specifications, or one is supplied with the optional vent pipe kit). We recommend using the optional vent pipe kit, however, you can use your own pipework, providing you observe the manufacturers recommendations regarding the length and bends permitted.

Important considerations

For long and trouble-free service, please observe the following:

  • Always install the vent pipe vertically, and in accordance with the manufacturers’ instructions
  • Always ensure sufficient fresh air is available (either by using the air inlet with the optional ventilation kit or by following the manufacturers’ guidelines on airflow)
  • Always use a paper bowl liner, regardless of what you’ve done
  • Always ‘flush’ immediately after each use
  • Always press the incinerate button when you’ve ‘flushed’ the toilet
  • Observe the service indication (the heating element will need replacing after 1-3 years, depending on the amount of use).

Servicing & warranty

Depending on the type and intensity of use, the Separett Basic will need a full service every 1-3 years (a service message will appear on the display to alert you that it will need a service in the near future). The full service is carried out by ourselves (or a Separett authorised service partner) and we would need to toilet returned to us on a pallet. We would arrange the collection of the toilet, the service and the return. The typical cost for this is around £390 including collection and return shipping costs.

During the service, the toilet is inspected and cleaned thoroughly. The electric heating element is replaced, the thermal sensor checked and cleaned, the catalyst is checked and cleaned, and the drop hatch is cleaned and adjusted if necessary.

Warranty is 1 year on the heating element, 2 years on the ash pan and thermister and 3 years on other components. When used commercially, a 1 year warranty applies.

What’s Included?

The following is included with the toilet: Long bend vent pipe Ø110 mm 90°, cleaning brush, dimensional drawing, 100  bags, windcowl, O-ring.

In addition to the toilet, you will also need the VENTILATION KIT.

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Downloads

Click on the links to download the following as PDF files to your computer.

User Manual

Installation Manual

Information Sheet / Brochure

Poster – How to use the Separett Basic

Product Data

Outer: Recyclable ABS and white enamelled galvanised plate
Inner: Inner part: Stainless plate. Ash pan: acid-proof plate
Volts/Watts: 230V AC 1.8kW 10 amp fuse
Energy: 0.6 – 2.4 kWh/visit
Connection: 2.5m grounded cable with fused plug
Noise: Ca 55 dB(A) when incinerating
Max user load: 150kg
Max Dimensions: L:77 W:46 H:73
Weight: 42kg

Delivery Information concerning your Separett Basic

Your toilet will be delivered on a mini pallet and has a total weight of around 40kg. Most deliveries will be made by a specialist haulier who will deliver ‘kerbside’ (i.e. they can offload the pallet from the truck onto the pavement near your property). We cannot guarantee that the truck is equipped with a pallet lift and if it is, the path to your property must be smooth concrete or tarmac for it to be safe to use. Please ensure that you have sufficient people on hand to move the Cindi into your property – usually, two people can move the box once it’s off the pallet.

Pallet delivery to mainland UK (excluding certain Scottish Highland & Island destinations) is FREE OF CHARGE, however, if your area falls outside of the free delivery area, we will contact you to discuss any additional delivery charges.

Additional information

Weight 40 kg
Dimensions 65 × 46 × 60 cm

3 reviews for Separett Basic – Incinerating Toilet

  1. Janice B

    When the first lockdown struck we were staying in a beach house, with no link to mains sewage and therefore no toilet. Using the loo required a run down the sea wall to the nearby sailing club to use their facilities. We needed a solution, and we needed it fast!

    The Separett Cindi incinerating toilet, was our choice and it has proved invaluable. Installation was quick, although done by an expert, rather than me as I don’t trust my DIY skills. Once up and running it has proved simple to use, simple to maintain and unlike some other off-grid alternatives, it doesn’t smell. After 50 uses, all you need to do is empty the ash pan. After 100 uses you need to empty the ash pan and give it a clean. Once a year, it requires a maintenance check – that is it.

    For 2 of us living here full time, it works well, is fuss free and hygienic. When we have been allowed to have visitors, most are intrigued and the kids in particular love it as there are buttons to press, and they like the idea of setting fire to their own waste!

  2. Maggie

    Fantastic customer service, great communication throughout. Really pleased will my waterless toilet, fitted into summer house perfect!

  3. Anonymous (verified owner)

    Poor After Sales support; I could not get a response. I was trying to confirm delivery date as I needed to arrange to be home. Instead, I heard from a neighbour that the box had been left on the road by my house (no pavement where we are). Such a pity because the Sales rep I spoke to was super friendly and helpful.

    • Jacob (store manager)

      Hi Anonymous. We’re sorry to hear about your delivery issue. According to our records, our team sent you an email with your tracking link and the option to reschedule delivery if another date was needed. It appears the package was signed for by your neighbour who left it on the drive, so it sounds like there’s been a communication issue between you two. We appreciate your positive comments about our advisors and will continue to strive for improvement where possible.

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