How It Works.

  • When you push the start button, the heater and blower both come on. Heater alternates off and on for 60 min.
  • Blower stays on for an additional 20 to 40 minutes. You can use Incinolet any time during the incineration cycle.
  • Push the start button after each use.
  • These videos demonstrate the Incinolet operation and features. Keep checking back as we add more.

How Does an Incinolet Toilet Work Step by Step?

An Incinolet burns waste at high heat until only sterile ash remains. This answers the common question of how does an incinerating toilet dispose of waste. The heating element turns waste to ash in one cycle. Our toilet doesn’t use water or plumbing at any point.

What Is the Working Mechanism of Incinolet?

Incinolet works through a simple electric burn cycle. Waste drops into a bowl liner, and a foot pedal opens a flap that seals the burn chamber below. An electric heating coil raises the temperature until waste turns to ash. A small fan vents fumes outside through a duct, and you collect the ash for easy removal after several uses.

You might be wondering what happens after you flush. Note that Incinolet has no flush at all; heat does the work.

How Does an Incinolet Work?

Here’s the process broken into simple steps.

  • Sit down and use the toilet as normal
  • Step on the foot pedal to close the flap below
  • The heating coil turns on and burns the waste
  • A small fan vents fumes outside through a duct
  • Waste reduces to fine, sterile ash within hours
  • Empty the ash tray every few weeks When half full – depends on use.

How Fast Does an Incinolet Burn Waste?

A full cycle takes four to six hours. This is the direct answer to how long does an Incinolet take to incinerate waste. approximately 75 minutes followed by a 30 minute cool down cycle.  The unit runs unattended, so you don’t need to monitor it. Most owners run one cycle per day or every few uses. The toilet must be flushed after every use. The push start button can be pressed at any time including during a burn cycle and cool down.

***The toilet can be used at any time during the cycle***

How Much Ash Does an Incinerating Toilet Produce?

Note that each cycle leaves behind a small amount of sterile ash. It is usually a few tablespoons per use. Ash builds up gradually in the tray below the burn chamber.

How Much Electricity Does an Incinerating Toilet Use?

Incinolet needs a dedicated 20-amp circuit. This is similar to what a clothes dryer or oven uses. A single burn cycle draws electricity during the active incineration phase. Running costs are low for most households. When in regular use, pressing the start button typically requires 1 kw. From a cold start 2 kw.

Does Incinolet Work in Cold or Hot Climates?

Incinolet performs reliably across climates and regions. Here is what you should know.

  • USA– The toilet works well in remote cabins, RVs, and off-grid homes nationwide.
  • Norway– Our toilet can handle cold winters well. The electric coil generates its own heat, independent of outdoor temperature.
  • Australia– The toilet suits rural properties and off-grid stations without water.

How Does Incinolet Compare to Composting Toilets?

Incinolet works very differently from a composting or septic system. Here’s a side-by-side comparison.

Feature Incinolet Composting Toilet Traditional Septic Toilet

nal Septic Toilet

Water use

None

None

Gallons per flush

Waste method

Electric incineration

Microbial decomposition

Water-based flushing to septic tank

Installation

20-amp circuit and vent

Ventilated bin, larger footprint

Plumbing, drainage, and septic tank

Time to process

90 minutes Plus cooling time

Weeks to months

Immediate, but ongoing treatment

Byproduct

Sterile ash

Compost material, needs curing

Liquid and solid sludge

Odor

No burning waste smell. Vented outside, minimal

Can develop if not managed

Present without proper venting

Maintenance

Empty ash tray regularly.

Turn and manage compost regularly

Pump septic tank periodically

Climate sensitivity

Works in any climate

Slower or ineffective in cold weather

Freezing risk in cold climates

Order Your Incinolet Today

Incinolet gives you a clean break from water, plumbing, and septic headaches. Our toilet answers a question many buyers ask – does an Incinolet produce odor or liquid waste – with a confident no. We back every unit with a three-year warranty. Call us toll-free at 1-800-527-5551, or email sales@incinolet.com. Our Dallas-based team will help you pick the right model for your space.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Incinolet work in an RV or boat?

Owners can install Incinolet in RVs, boats, and houseboats. The compact design fits tight spaces without water hookups.

Does Incinolet require a special vent pipe?

Incinolet needs a four-inch vent pipe routed outside to release heat and fumes safely during each cycle.

Can you use Incinolet during an electricity outage?

Incinolet needs steady electricity to run its burn cycle. An outage pauses use until service returns.

Is Incinolet safe for flood-prone or septic-sensitive areas?

Incinolet suits flood-prone or septic-restricted zones. This is because it needs no tank or ground absorption at all.

How to clean the Burner assembly:

INCINERATE WASTE AFTER EACH USE. Accumulation of more than three small urine deposits or 1 feces deposit is considered overload and will require more time to burn off. It will also cause odor and may reduce the life of the heater. If INCINOLET is used primarily in the morning, with little or no use during the day, then reset the timer to 2 hours to ensure complete incineration. With thousands of clients and users satisfied across the globe, Incinolet is a perfect toilet for homes, cabins, cottages, workshops, barns, basements, houseboats, construction sites, commercial uses, large transport vehicles, and many more.