With HELIPOTT, liquids and solids are separated in a special toilet bowl consisting of two separate compartments. Sound familiar? Then read on, HELIPOTT offers much more. HELIPOTT E-Drive: Solids are collected directly in a container with a fully automatic agitator, where they are mixed with a dry substrate (coconut fibers). Fresh dry substrate is added once at the beginning of the HELIPOTT system and lasts for 20-30 uses (i.e., longer sessions). Manually adding dry substrate is unnecessary, as the agitator stirs automatically when the toilet lid is closed, minimizing odors. A fan inside the toilet extracts odors generated during bowel movements and vents them outside via an exhaust pipe. For liquids, an automatic spray system in the separator tray keeps things organized. After use, it automatically sprays a small amount of water into the urinal, also when the lid is closed. Emptying the urine tank is very smart and convenient and can be done via a normal toilet, or at campsites using the emptying station. Helipott Easy: The Easy model works without electricity and is operated classically with a hand crank. The special feature: The crank is removable, and only 1/3 of the stirring force is required for the stirring process. In addition, the crank is positioned at a comfortable height. This allows most users to operate the crank even during their bowel movement, which is advantageous when working without any ventilation.

The main advantage of HELIPOTT is undoubtedly that the excreted solids leave no unpleasant odors. See also the "Reports and Blogs" section for more information. Furthermore, HELIPOTT E-Drive has the significant advantage of fully automatic operation. This makes it very easy to use. The user simply opens the lid and closes it again after use; the intelligent program takes care of the rest. This ensures safe and simple operation. As soon as HELIPOTT E-Drive is plugged in and switched on, it first performs a self-test and then enters sleep mode to save energy. As soon as you open the lid, HELIPOTT E-Drive wakes up from sleep mode and starts its program. Immediately afterward, the ventilation and the LED light illuminate. A steady LED indicates that HELIPOTT E-Drive is ready for use. A flashing LED indicates an issue, such as the urine canister being missing or full. If everything is in order, use can proceed as usual. After the lid is closed, two redundant sensors are activated to verify that the lid is properly closed. If the lid is closed, the spray function for the urinal (E-Drive Magic) and the agitation program start. The agitator rotates forwards and backwards for a specific time, switches off, agitates again after a short time, and then agitates for a few seconds every hour thereafter. When the substrate in the agitator is saturated, it begins to clump. At this point, the compost bin should be emptied.

Here's how to dispose of the solids: If the coconut substrate forms clumps, it should be replaced with fresh substrate. To empty it, simply remove the agitator and tip the compostable material into your household waste or compost bin*. The included plastic spatula makes emptying easier. Rinsing with water or any other materials is unnecessary. Disposal with HELIPOTT is therefore extremely convenient. The complicated removal of the agitator container and agitator, as required in previous models, is now a thing of the past. *If you have your own garden, you can add the material to your compost bin. There, the solids will decompose into humus after at least 24 months. Make sure it's a closed compost bin with a lid to prevent black water from seeping into the soil. Here's how to dispose of the liquids: The HELIPOTT E-Drive has an indicator for the urine tank. When the tank is full, you can simply remove it. The urine can be disposed of directly in a toilet or waste disposal station. Or, if you have your own garden, it can be diluted with water and used as plant fertilizer.

It's actually quite simple. Your body is already smart enough to separate its waste into solid and liquid. This natural principle should also be maintained during disposal. Firstly, separating the solid and liquid substances prevents them from mixing. This simply prevents the chemical reactions that form ammonia-containing compounds and lead to strong odors. Secondly, the solids are mixed with a dry substrate (coconut fibers). This dries out the feces, eliminating any remaining odors. A small integrated fan (included with the E-Drive) keeps any lingering smells away completely. Even after extended periods of inactivity, no unpleasant odors develop. The remaining material looks, feels, and smells like potting soil.

Toiletries such as toilet paper, sanitary pads, or tampons must be disposed of separately, ideally in a small bin.

The compost bin with the agitator can be removed and emptied. Using the included spatula, you can loosen the soil-like substance slightly and then empty the bin. Any adhering material is usually dry and comes off the metal easily. Smaller residues may remain; these will be rubbed off and absorbed by the new compost.

As soon as you notice that the substrate in the mixer needs to be replaced (clumps will start to form), you should take a fresh coconut brick and dissolve it. Make sure to dissolve the brick as dry as possible. For an 8-liter brick, you can achieve this with approximately 0.6-0.7 liters of water. Take a sturdy, reusable bag, place the unwrapped brick inside, and pour about 700 ml of water over it. Seal the bag and ideally let it soak overnight. The brick will have expanded considerably and can now be kneaded. Let it soak a little longer and knead it again. You can now fill the emptied mixer with the flaky coconut substrate. Don't overfill it; the tips of the mixing paddles should still be visible. You can reuse the bag in which the substrate is dissolved. You can also watch our explanatory video for more information.

If you're not using your Helipott for an extended period (e.g., between trips), you don't need to empty the agitator – as long as the substrate isn't saturated! Stirring isn't necessary either. However, it's IMPORTANT that you leave the toilet lid open during these periods of inactivity to ensure continued ventilation. Otherwise, mold could develop.

The HELIPOTT E-Drive is designed so that the mixer only operates when the lid is closed. This is monitored by integrated sensors. However, it is not a toy and small children should not use it unsupervised. Parents should also be vigilant with the HELIPOTT Easy and ensure that no child interferes with the mixer, especially if other children are using the crank.