{"id":19353,"date":"2014-03-13T11:39:12","date_gmt":"2014-03-13T10:39:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thetfordmarine.com\/?page_id=19353"},"modified":"2015-02-06T16:06:26","modified_gmt":"2015-02-06T15:06:26","slug":"how-it-works-porta-potti","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.thetfordmarine.com\/us\/how-it-works-porta-potti\/","title":{"rendered":"How it works"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>How does the Porta Potti work?<\/h2>\n<p>The toilet consists of two sections: the upper section is a combined flush-water tank and toilet bowl with detachable seat and cover. The lower section is the waste-holding tank.<\/p>\n<p><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.thetfordmarine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/how-to-use-porta-potti-qube.png\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-0\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-14096\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thetfordmarine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/how-to-use-porta-potti-qube-200x33.png\" alt=\"how-to-use-porta-potti-qube\" width=\"200\" height=\"33\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thetfordmarine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/how-to-use-porta-potti-qube-200x33.png 200w, https:\/\/www.thetfordmarine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/how-to-use-porta-potti-qube-120x19.png 120w, https:\/\/www.thetfordmarine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/how-to-use-porta-potti-qube.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>1) The two parts are easy to attach and detach using the clasp at the rear of the toilet.<\/p>\n<p>2) Adding the correct dosage of Thetford Toilet Care products to the waste-holding tank via the emptying spout is very easy.<\/p>\n<p>3) Water and flush-water fluid can be poured directly into the flush-water tank.<\/p>\n<p>4) The lightweight waste-holding tank is easy to carry and features a convenient compartment to store the two free samples of our Toilet Care products.<\/p>\n<p>5) The Porta Pottis are equipped with a level indicator* to warn you well in advance when the waste-holding tank needs emptying.<\/p>\n<p>6) The Porta Potti features a unique integrated rotating emptying spout, making emptying as easy as can be. There is no need to dismantle or clean separate parts. The vent button on the waste-holding tank prevents unpleasant splashing during emptying. The stopper on the waste-holding tank conveniently holds the emptying spout in position, making re-attachment of the two tanks even easier.<\/p>\n<p>*Except for the Porta Potti 145 and Porta Potti 165.<\/p>\n<p>Flushing the toilet is simple<\/p>\n<p>The flushing system of the Porta Potti varies by model.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-14099 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thetfordmarine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Manually-operated-bellows-pump.png\" alt=\"Manually-operated-bellows-pump\" width=\"65\" height=\"64\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thetfordmarine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Manually-operated-bellows-pump.png 65w, https:\/\/www.thetfordmarine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Manually-operated-bellows-pump-35x35.png 35w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 65px) 100vw, 65px\" \/><\/td>\n<td><strong>Manually operated bellows pump<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Some models feature a manually operated bellows pump.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-14102 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thetfordmarine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Manually-operated-piston-pump.png\" alt=\"Manually-operated-piston-pump\" width=\"65\" height=\"64\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thetfordmarine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Manually-operated-piston-pump.png 65w, https:\/\/www.thetfordmarine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Manually-operated-piston-pump-35x35.png 35w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 65px) 100vw, 65px\" \/><\/td>\n<td><strong>Manually operated piston pump<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Some models have a manually operated piston pump (light, easy to use and ensuring powerful flushing).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How does the Porta Potti work? The toilet consists of two sections: the upper section is a combined flush-water tank and toilet bowl with detachable seat and cover. 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