DO YOUR RESEARCH BEFORE BUYING THIS TOILET!Before investing your hard-earned money, I strongly encourage you to do your homework. There are several Facebook groups dedicated to this toilet, and that's a great place to start reading about other owners' experiences.I call this the BIPOLAR TOILET! Why? Because one day it works beautifully, and the next day, you have absolutely no idea what you're going to get!Some owners love it, and I'm genuinely happy for them. Unfortunately, I'm definitely not one of them.
We invested over $10,000 by the time we purchased the toilet, hired professionals, and had the propane system properly installed. We wanted everything done right, and naturally, our expectations were high.Well, let me tell you, those expectations didn't last long!
It worked a few times, and then the problems started. Burner issues, fan issues, one thing after another. Fix one problem, and another seems to show up.I didn't realize you needed a PhD in toilet engineering just to enjoy a weekend at the cottage! And here's where it gets even more frustrating.Customer service, warranty coverage, troubleshooting, replacement parts... In my personal experience, none of it has lived up to expectations.
Now, to be fair, some people may have had excellent service, especially if their problems were relatively simple. I'm only sharing what we've personally experienced.The biggest issue is reliability.Most of us purchasing these toilets are living or vacationing off-grid. That's the whole reason we invest in these systems in the first place!But here's the reality nobody talks enough about.When your toilet breaks down at an off-grid cottage, you may not have reliable cellphone service or internet access. Trying to troubleshoot, contact support, and figure out what's wrong becomes a project in itself.And trust me, when your toilet breaks down for the fifth, sixth, seventh, or eighth time, you'll discover a whole new vocabulary of colourful words! You go to the cottage to relax, unwind, spend time with family, and enjoy nature.Not to spend half your weekend trying to figure out why your toilet has decided to go on strike again!We're now at the point where we're working toward installing a conventional septic system and toilet, at considerable additional expense, simply because we want something dependable.I'm someone who rarely complains publicly. It's just not my style.But when you've invested this much money, experienced repeated failures, and spent countless hours dealing with frustration instead of enjoying your cottage, I think it's important to share that experience.
My advice? Research carefully. Read the Facebook groups. Speak to people who've owned one for several years, not just a few months. Ask about breakdowns, warranty claims, replacement parts, and service.Because when it works, it's probably a wonderful solution.But when it starts acting bipolar, you might have a very different opinion!I sincerely hope others have a better experience than we've had.
Last thing is that I am very happy customer with Cabin depot and will remain a long lasting client the problem is with the toilet
Wishing everyone the best. And remember, life's too short to spend your weekends arguing with a toilet!