canalhippy 0 Report post #1 Posted November 28 So, strange question here, does anybody burn used toilet paper in their multi stove? Asking for a friend, obviously.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NB Lola 43 Report post #2 Posted November 28 No chance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Machpoint005 1244 Report post #3 Posted November 28 Depends what it has been used for, obviously. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canalhippy 0 Report post #4 Posted November 28 8 minutes ago, NB Lola said: No chance Why not? 2 minutes ago, Machpoint005 said: Depends what it has been used for, obviously. Does it? Surely a hot fire would neutralise anything... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ditchcrawler 731 Report post #5 Posted November 28 I have read several postings from boaters who don't put paper in their cassette or through the macerator (don't mention composting) but put it on the fire Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canalhippy 0 Report post #6 Posted November 28 12 minutes ago, ditchcrawler said: I have read several postings from boaters who don't put paper in their cassette or through the macerator (don't mention composting) but put it on the fire Well composting was my first thought, you’d end up with more paper than deposits. I guess this is a taboo subject. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Ambrose 636 Report post #7 Posted November 28 Gross Phil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sea Dog 1233 Report post #8 Posted November 28 Sounds like something only canal hippies might do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NB Lola 43 Report post #9 Posted November 28 19 minutes ago, canalhippy said: Why not? Does it? Surely a hot fire would neutralise anything... Big enough tank, cheap paper which dissolves to near nowt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Athy 901 Report post #10 Posted November 28 23 minutes ago, canalhippy said: Why not? Does it? Surely a hot fire would neutralise anything... Do you think so? A hot coal fire produces smoke which smells of coal. A hot wood fire produces smoke which smells of wood. So follow that train of thought to its conclusion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrsmelly 3362 Report post #11 Posted November 28 33 minutes ago, canalhippy said: So, strange question here, does anybody burn used toilet paper in their multi stove? Asking for a friend, obviously.... There are two types of toilet used on boats. The cassette type/porta potti and the tank type. Both break down bog paper very quickly and it takes no space so thats best place to put it. I spose clean toilet paper used for making stuff from Blue Peter could be burned on the fire. Apparently there are also types of toilet known as incinerating and composting neither of which make any sense being fitted on a boat so they dont come into the equasion. 1 minute ago, Athy said: Do you think so? A hot coal fire produces smoke which smells of coal. A hot wood fire produces smoke which smells of wood. So follow that train of thought to its conclusion. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canalhippy 0 Report post #12 Posted November 28 2 minutes ago, Athy said: Do you think so? A hot coal fire produces smoke which smells of coal. A hot wood fire produces smoke which smells of wood. So follow that train of thought to its conclusion. I hear what you’re saying, but we’re only talking a 30 seconds/ maximum 90 seconds burn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tumshie 585 Report post #13 Posted November 28 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Athy said: Do you think so? A hot coal fire produces smoke which smells of coal. A hot wood fire produces smoke which smells of wood. So follow that train of thought to its conclusion. I'm not in the habit of burning my toilet paper so I can't say I really know for sure but wouldn't the paper burn too quickly to make much of a smell. Edited November 28 by Tumshie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Athy 901 Report post #14 Posted November 28 Just now, Tumshie said: I'm not in the habit of burning my toilet paper so I can't say I really know for sure but wouldn't the paper burn too quickly to mack much of a smell. Mr. Hippy said a similar thing and yes, I guess you and he have got a point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sea Dog 1233 Report post #15 Posted November 28 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Tumshie said: ...wouldn't the paper burn too quickly to make much of a smell. I'd be more worried about it burning too quickly to fulfil its primary purpose before overheating one's nether regions! Edited November 28 by Sea Dog Putting two oos back into too. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haggis 312 Report post #16 Posted November 28 You would have to get the paper from the loo to the fire before you could burn it. This means handling it at some point. Reminds me of the sanitary arrangements in Greece where there was a container (not often one with a lid on ) where the used paper was put. I found it pretty disgusting and I would rather dispose of used paper as near the source and as quickly as possible ! haggis Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ditchcrawler 731 Report post #17 Posted November 28 Just now, haggis said: You would have to get the paper from the loo to the fire before you could burn it. This means handling it at some point. Reminds me of the sanitary arrangements in Greece where there was a container (not often one with a lid on ) where the used paper was put. I found it pretty disgusting and I would rather dispose of used paper as near the source and as quickly as possible ! haggis There is a hire boat company that tells you to do this with the paper and not put it down the loo, but I may have read that on Facebook and last time I copied something from there I got wrong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheBiscuits 791 Report post #18 Posted November 28 19 minutes ago, canalhippy said: Well composting was my first thought, you’d end up with more paper than deposits. I guess this is a taboo subject. It contributes to the cover material if you are using a separating system, and gives an improved mix of fibres in the contents. I don't see the point of burning toilet paper and then buying something like cocoa husks or sawdust to cover the "solids" in the bucket. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sea Dog 1233 Report post #19 Posted November 28 48 minutes ago, canalhippy said: So, strange question here, does anybody burn used toilet paper in their multi stove? Asking for a friend, obviously.... I reckon the whole idea is just a flash in the pan. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tumshie 585 Report post #20 Posted November 28 3 minutes ago, haggis said: You would have to get the paper from the loo to the fire before you could burn it. This means handling it at some point. Reminds me of the sanitary arrangements in Greece where there was a container (not often one with a lid on ) where the used paper was put. I found it pretty disgusting and I would rather dispose of used paper as near the source and as quickly as possible ! haggis The only way I could reasonably do this would be if I had a small bin lined with a little bag and then remove the bag and carry that through to the fire. 7 minutes ago, Sea Dog said: I'd be more worried about it burning to quickly to fulfil its primary purpose before overheating one's nether regions! 😱 You are a very norty boy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bizzard 1469 Report post #21 Posted November 28 (edited) The ideal dump through. Ideally and very cost effective, one should go up onto the roof to have a ''sit on'' and squat on the chimney to feed the fire direct. Edited November 28 by bizzard 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike the Boilerman 4065 Report post #22 Posted November 28 Oooh oooo a chance to wheel out my favourite joke! I got in touch with my 'inner self' the other day. That's the last time I'm buying Tesco Value toilet paper. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bizzard 1469 Report post #23 Posted November 28 How do you tell a Germans underpants hanging out to dry on the line ? By the Bismarck 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tumshie 585 Report post #24 Posted November 28 1 minute ago, Mike the Boilerman said: Oooh oooo a chance to wheel out my favourite joke! I got in touch with my 'inner self' the other day. That's the last time I'm buying Tesco Value toilet paper. 🙉🙈🙉 !!!NO!!! Fluddy toilet humour Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike the Boilerman 4065 Report post #25 Posted November 28 3 minutes ago, Tumshie said: 🙉🙈🙉 !!!NO!!! Fluddy toilet humour You forgot to give me a greenie!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
