hi all ,with out sounding to tight does anyone use an alternative to the recognised thetford fliuds used in the porta pottis.am i right in guessing that the thetford fluids are quite expensive. thanx googie.
We bought the Elsan Blue/Rinse Toilet Fluid (Twin Pack) which is double concentrate. Pack contains 1 x 2 litre double blue & 1 x 2 litre double rinse, £12.99 in Towsure.
We use our chemical toilet all the time we are away and still have loads left. Even after this week when our kids became fascinated with the electric flush in the FC! Refilled the flush and emptied the cassette twice in 4 days!
I never found it too expensive as you don't need a lot in the pot. I believe Porta Potti make an Eco Friendly version of their chemicals which is in a green container. Don't forget the men can often go "behind a tree" to save filling it up.
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fenwicks do a top and tail product for this. i havnt used it myself but i will be getting one when i need to replace what i have.if its as good as all of the other products from O.M.F then it will be brilliant. you can read about it here
That sounds good to me have just come back from our first weekend of using a porta potti which had aqua kem samples with it but I like the idea of using same stuff in both tanks thanks!!
I have just bought from a friend a Thetford 465 E, electric flush model. It didnt come with any instructions or chemicals. i have seen the different types of fluids etc which goes in the flush bit and which ones go in the casses with the waste. all new to me havent a clue which types to get. Any help appreciated
Theres so many to choose from, tank cleaners, tank frshner, green Aquakem, Aqua rinse,
And can you use normal toilet paper.or do i have to buy proper porta potty stuff
oh his is confusing
Post last edited on 07/06/2005 21:21:57
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Shelley, re the loo paper, no just get cheap stuff. it dissolves just as well.
We've always used Aquakem or the Elsan Blue. One bottle lasts for loads of fills. Personally I don't like the stuff for the top as when I've used it we seem to get black algae or something growing in it. I just put water in the top now & empty what's left out for carriage.
Polishing the bowl with Mr Sheen helps it to keep cleaner.
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Thanks guys for the tips, i was thinking if i had to buy the chemiacal for th top, and for the bottom it and the special loo paper it would make one xpensive trip for the loo. id have to start charging 10p a go.
I think ill leave just water in the top to flush , put chemical in tbottom and clean it out with milton excellent idea oh and cheapy paper. thats all i use with the kids anyway as i think they eat it when they go to the loo
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Topic: porta potti fluid substitutes
Sharon 
thanks!!
