[at-l] Solar Composting Privy

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In a message dated 8/14/2002 6:43:56 AM Eastern Daylight Time, kahley@ptd.net
writes:


> The ones I've seen use photo voltaic cells to power a small fan which, I
> assume is supposed to keep the smell down.  Am I right here?
>

I'm no expert, but I believe the solar part is a passive heat absorbing panel
usually black and angled toward the sun.  By adding more heat to the compost,
the decomposition process is improved.  Photovoltaics are not required.

Happy trails,

Solar Bear