Green, Solar Toilets (Eloos) by SWSLoo, Inc.

US Manufacturer and Distributor of the Enviro Loo

The Enviro Loo® Solar and Wind Evaporative Toilet

The First Truly Green, Solar, Evaporative Toilet

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the size of the ELOO® ?

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


What is the depth of the hole for installation?

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 pea gravel. 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.


What kind of maintenance does the ELOO® require?

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


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

In the U.S., 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®.


How do I clean the toilet bowl?

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.


Can I build my own surround/top structure?

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


Does SWSLoo™ have surround/top structures available?

Yes, SWSLoo™ has a package or “kit” available that includes a lightweight, easy to install, pre-fabricated 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.


How hard is the ELOO® to install?

Not hard at all if you are handy with tools. 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.


How tall is the exhaust stack?

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, or sections can be added to accommodate taller roof lines.


How does the ELOO® compare to a composting toilet? Incinerator toilet?  (Comparision Chart)

Three characteristics make the ELOO® solar toilet unique from other types of toilets currently on the market: the Eloo® Solar Toilet requires no infrastructure – no water, no electricity, no chemicals, no additives of any kind; this solar toilet creates NO ODOR; and the ELOO® solar toilet 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® solar toilet 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.


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

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® solar toilet.


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

You would contact SWSLoo™ at our displayed contact numbers. Since SWSLoo is the manufacturer of the ELOO®, we maintain adequate supplies of ELOO® Solar Toilet parts.


What kind of warranty comes with the ELOO® ?

SWSLoo™ warranties all parts and materials of the ELOO® for two years from date of purchase, providing installation requirements were met.