Toilet Paper flushing rather than bins

Turtle0606


Joined: 14/11/2009
Posts: 22

Message Posted:
14/11/2009 06:54

Has anyone tried Hydro-Kleen, which is a hand held hose to break down toilet tissue? Does it work and prevent blockages? It certainly sounds a better idea than using bins!

JohnW


Joined: 23/04/2009
Posts: 601

Message Posted:
14/11/2009 07:02

Turtle0606



Flushing Lavatory Paper and Eliminating Smells for good.



We can help you with this. In the last three years we have modified the drains and plumbing sytems of hundreds of villas to enable the flushing of lavatory paper and to eliminate smells.



Once we have done what we do we guarantee no smells and, given normal usage, no blockages. If you get either you just call us and we fix the problem FOC.



Come to Lambousa Market today or any Saturday to discuss the problem or call me on 0533 836 7094.



John Webster

Cyprus Solutions

smithy


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Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
14/11/2009 07:22

They had Hydro Kleen in Thailand they were Brilliant, There is a guy on here who can get them for you and fix them on the wall next to the loo, I was going to get a couple but once I knew I was moving on I didnt bother, but if you are thinking about them get them.

Sheila

JohnW


Joined: 23/04/2009
Posts: 601

Message Posted:
14/11/2009 07:49

I think I must find out what Hydro Kleen is about, it could well be a useful addition to our armoury. Smithy, where can I look at them here?



In the meantime Turtle0606:



We can have the problem solved permanently without any "hosing". We will take up 15 minutes of your time to do a free survey and give you a quote and under half a day to fix the problem.



You will be surprised how little it costs to deal with the "tissue issue" once and for all and to eliminate the smells which often get back into the house owing to the strange plumbing arrangements.



John Webster

Cyprus Solutions

0533 836 7094

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
14/11/2009 07:57

Hi John

I just googled it, but when I put a posting on here about how great and hygenic they were, someone came on and said we fit them, which I was amazed at, which they probably will do today if they see this posting

pilot


Joined: 03/06/2009
Posts: 34

Message Posted:
14/11/2009 07:59

We have had the new HYDRO-KLEEN system installed, it is designed to replace the common loo brush,it has a powerful water jet that cleans the loo, it also saves water because there is no need to flush the loo to clean the brush, it does break down toilet tissue, the other reason why we chose to use this system is that the loo brush/holder is a germ attraction, we had ours fitted by Bracey Builders , worth every penny or you can email hydro-kleen@live.com

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
14/11/2009 07:59

John found his e mail address hydro-kleen@live.com

dreamer


Joined: 27/07/2009
Posts: 189

Message Posted:
14/11/2009 08:15

We mentioned the hydro kleen to a plumber who said he could get them, he tried to con me by offering a standard bidet hose,i told him that a friend of mine has had the system and what he was offering was not the same, speak to Kirk at Bracey Builders

pilot


Joined: 03/06/2009
Posts: 34

Message Posted:
14/11/2009 08:28

The HYDRO-KLEEN can be identified by its three jet holes on the rose the system is white or chrome finish

for picture email hydro-kleen@live.com i was told that there is an exclusive arangement with manufacture so be sure that you are getting the right thing for your money

JohnW


Joined: 23/04/2009
Posts: 601

Message Posted:
14/11/2009 08:41

Smithy or someone with Hydro-Kleen



I just need to understand this as I am bound to be asked about this at the market today and I don't want to trouble Kirk on a weekend.



How does it work?



From what you have said it seems you have a hose attachment near the loo which you use after each visit to break down the contents of the lavatory bowl, then you flush? Is that right?

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
14/11/2009 08:47

John you are quite right its attached to a hose near the system, it has a small lever which you use as a bidet also breaks down contents, very powerful. I bought a picture of one back with me from Thailand but deleted now, well worth the money.

JohnW


Joined: 23/04/2009
Posts: 601

Message Posted:
14/11/2009 08:59

Oh dear, late for the market now. Better rush. See anyone there who wants an exciting morning talking about drains!!

Pipie


Joined: 05/01/2008
Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
14/11/2009 10:02

so what is the cost ?

sporty


Joined: 06/12/2007
Posts: 685

Message Posted:
14/11/2009 10:19

This toilet tissue issue is the one thing that i dont like about NC,i really dont like having to put used toilet tissue in a bin and i certainly feel sorry for the local binmen also!!I would certainly be interested in this system being installed in the toilet and the en-suite,i assume the water supply to the jet is simply tee'd off the pipe to the toilet,please could you give me some idea of fitting two. Thanks

hattikins


Joined: 17/02/2008
Posts: 2793

Message Posted:
14/11/2009 11:02

We had our drains sorted by a reputable tradesman and we can just flush paper away with no problems, cost about £30 for the lot.

sporty


Joined: 06/12/2007
Posts: 685

Message Posted:
14/11/2009 11:11

Hattikins do you have the contact details please?

joandjelly


Joined: 24/02/2008
Posts: 2953

Message Posted:
14/11/2009 11:55

Sporty JohnW on this thread did ours. No way would I put paper in the bin in my home or expect my guests to. Yukky yuk yuk.

pilot


Joined: 03/06/2009
Posts: 34

Message Posted:
14/11/2009 14:33

email hydro-kleen@live.com for details and picture

exnavalperson


Joined: 22/07/2009
Posts: 224

Message Posted:
14/11/2009 17:54

Most of the soil pipes on new construction (last four years} are the same size as the U.K. ones. Measure the ones on your home. If the diameter is about 112mm it will perform the same as the U.K. pipes, and carry away the necessary paper quite properly.

the butler


Joined: 22/06/2007
Posts: 1958

Message Posted:
14/11/2009 18:08

The pipes may be the same size but the concrete chambers are badly designed and if you are not there all year round, they soon become blocked up. We have had to resort to jet washing these out on more than one occassion after guests have used loo paper. When you live on a complex and all the pipes are connected, it is very difficult to do anything about this. Any suggestions would be helpful







The butlers wife

TRNCVaughan


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 4578

Message Posted:
14/11/2009 18:10

Cyprus Solutions will reform these chambers allowing the free unhindered passage of paper and richards.

JohnW


Joined: 23/04/2009
Posts: 601

Message Posted:
14/11/2009 18:17

Flushing Lavatory Paper and Eliminating Smells for good.



We can help you with this. In the last three years we have modified the drains and plumbing sytems of hundreds of villas to enable the flushing of lavatory paper and to eliminate smells.



Once we have done what we do we guarantee no smells and, given normal usage, no blockages. If you get either you just call us and we fix the problem FOC.



Call me on 0533 836 7094.



John Webster

Cyprus Solutions

the butler


Joined: 22/06/2007
Posts: 1958

Message Posted:
14/11/2009 18:30

Hi John,



We are out on the 21st December, will call yout to come and have a look at our situation.







The butlers wife

rowlo



Joined: 12/10/2008
Posts: 4796

Message Posted:
14/11/2009 19:25

try putting bleach down your toilets , helps to dissolve the tissues and no nasty smells .

JohnW


Joined: 23/04/2009
Posts: 601

Message Posted:
14/11/2009 19:58

rowlo



ROFL

AlsancakJack



Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 5762

Message Posted:
14/11/2009 20:07

rowlo

Unfortunately bleach destroys the natural enzyme process which breaks down waste. You will do more harm than good by pouring bleach down your toilet.

AJ

sporty


Joined: 06/12/2007
Posts: 685

Message Posted:
14/11/2009 20:21

a whisk from the kitchen or an electric toothbrush should do the trick! lol.

Turtle0606


Joined: 14/11/2009
Posts: 22

Message Posted:
15/11/2009 06:14

Wow! Thank you for all your replies, I've only just joined the forum and think its great to be able to discuss things in the TRNC when you're living from afar. A big thank-you to Cyprus-44! Can't wait to get back there next March.



I've bought a 2nd floor flat in the TRNC, and while the Hydro-Clean sounds a very good idea, I'm wondering if it would work with the rest of the plumbing/size of pipes in the complex. If anyone has had it fitted in a flat, rather than house/villa, please let me know.



lol

Turtle0606

pilot


Joined: 03/06/2009
Posts: 34

Message Posted:
15/11/2009 07:03

The Hydro-Kleen system connects to exsisting pipe work we had three fitted which took less than one hour attached to a wall mounted bracket neat and tidy .

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
15/11/2009 07:51

For those that don't want or can't afford to get Hydo-Kleen and hate putting paper in the bins. I get babies scented nappy bags brought from the UK if it keeps the smell of a nappy in well it will keep any other smells in. I use some bleach in my toilets and they never smell.

Chris

racoonchic



Joined: 17/11/2008
Posts: 3223

Message Posted:
15/11/2009 09:08

we have the hydro kleen system in our esentepe home works a treat i can sort you with the guys details who imports them here he is the only one and has exclusive rights for the north of cyprus email me and i will help you out

Tenakoutou



Joined: 27/07/2009
Posts: 4110

Message Posted:
15/11/2009 09:31

'Mummy, mummy - can I lick the bowl?'



'No dear, flush the loo like everybody else!'



God - that's an old one, but a timely resurrection, I would say: 'at this present point in time'!

JohnW


Joined: 23/04/2009
Posts: 601

Message Posted:
15/11/2009 11:26

There seem to be a few misconceptions about what is going on here with the drain blockages.



Drains

The pipes are mainly 4" pipes with 2" sometimes used for the kitchen waste. 2" is too narrow even for the kitchen as fat soon builds up and blocks them. These are often harder to unblock than lavatory waste pipe blockages. The problem with the lavatory waste system is that the "inspection chambers" are usually very badly made, rough concrete boxes, out pipe often higher than the in pipes, there are frequently "sumps" as much as a foot below the out pipe. The waste finds it hard to negotiate these obstacles and the paper and waste soon collects, often drying out in the heat and creates a very effective dam.



Reforming these "inspection chambers" makes the flushing of lavatory paper possible.



John Cyprus Solutions

JohnW


Joined: 23/04/2009
Posts: 601

Message Posted:
15/11/2009 11:35

There also seem to be a few misconceptions about what is going on here with the smells.



There is nothing that you can put down the lavatory to stop the smells so please give up on that one. The smells do not come from the lavatory bowl they come from the various pipes which are often unsealed and effectively open ended in the house. Thus, there is often a pipe direct from the cess pit into the house. This can be to sinks, showers, bathes, washing machine, dishwasher or the lavatory coupling to the waste pipe.



The solution is to ensure that everything either has a u-bend and/or is properly sealed and to install proper stink pipes. We have been doing this now for almost three years. We guarantee no smells and no blockages given normal use.



John

Cyprus Solutions

0533 836 7094

JohnW


Joined: 23/04/2009
Posts: 601

Message Posted:
15/11/2009 11:39

What is normal use? We are often asked.



Hard to define but we know abnormal use when we see it. A prime example was the villa where we found a carrier bag with six dirty nappies in it in one of the inspection chambers. Needless to say we were unable to extract a confession and no one had any idea how it got there.

sissy


Joined: 29/03/2008
Posts: 197

Message Posted:
15/11/2009 14:13

No way should babies nappies, tampax, sanitary towels, or wet wipes be put down the toilet. Wet



wipes are the worst as they dont disintergrate. I was watching a programme on british teli where



those huge waste pipes were often blocked due to these items. If thats what its like with the huge



pipes here in britain one can imagine how easy the waste pipes get blocked in cyprus.

rogspur


Joined: 16/12/2008
Posts: 78

Message Posted:
15/11/2009 14:56

Hi

How much money are we talking about please to complete this

Regards

captainjohn


Joined: 08/06/2008
Posts: 201

Message Posted:
15/11/2009 15:28

Had three installed,worth every penny

JohnW


Joined: 23/04/2009
Posts: 601

Message Posted:
15/11/2009 15:30

rogspur



The cost depends on what needs to be done. How many chambers and the state of them etc.. If stink pipe(s) needed and what u-bends and other work is required indoors.



I would need to come and have a look which takes about 15 minutes.



Call me on 0533 836 7094.



John Webster

rogspur


Joined: 16/12/2008
Posts: 78

Message Posted:
16/11/2009 10:44

Hi John

Thanks - We are back again Cyprus in December therefore will give you a call

JohnW


Joined: 23/04/2009
Posts: 601

Message Posted:
20/11/2009 19:41

See us at Lambousa Market - Lapta - Saturday 9.00am till 1.00am



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