Self contained recirculating units are chemical toilets with a holding tank underneath. They use electric pumps to filter and pump the liquid around the system and all toilet waste is collected in the central holding tank. These units require power to operate and where possible should also be connected to water to fill basin tanks.

Self contained hand pump units operate in the same manner as recirculating units except that the flushing mechanism is hand pump operated instead of electric. No services are required for this type of unit although power for lighting is optional.

Single hand pump units for sites have a 45 gallon holding tank with a hand pump flush mechanism. This recirculates the water and chemical around the wc. Single units require no services to operate.

Straight drop chemical toilets are the most basic with no flush mechanism. They require no services to operate.

Shower units are mains connected and will need both water and waste connection to either a tank or mains sewer. Power is needed for lighting only as the units are all gas operated (using propane bottles)

Units are either available as an all ladies, all gents or Dual unit - ie with ladies at one end and gents at the other. Where the unit is specified as 'Ladies / Gents or Dual' the unit can be configured as any of these options. The final option is unisex where the configuration of the unit is not specified. These can be used in any configuration you want.

Where units are available as either Ladies / Gents or Dual units we have only specified the number of facilities available when using the unit as a Dual unit.

Basins are either Vanity or wall mounted. Vanity units are inset into cupboards and generally of a higher standard with the pipework enclosed. Wall mounted basins are generally smaller and attached to the wall with all pipework exposed beneath.

Some units are equipped with interior space heating for winter use, which will need an adequate power supply to operate

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Hot water is available in some units. This can be either gas (using propane bottles), or electric. Where electric hot water is supplied an adequate power supply is required. It is essential that an external water supply is provided when hot water is required.

VIP units are the top of the range, although there are various different qualities of unit within this genre. VIP units generally have the following features:
Carpets or floor tiles, wooden toilet seats, vanity basins, higher quality fittings such as taps, mirrors basins etc, Most VIP units have superior lighting, pictures on the walls, air fresheners and better quality wall coverings.

Deluxe units are high quality public or new units. They are generally fitted with vinyl floors, wall mounted basins and a more basic finish than a VIP unit.

Standard units are public quality event equipment

Basic units are the cheaper end of the market with none of the frills of the other units.

Site units are only suitable for buidling sites.

Dimensions are all in feet / inches and are approximate. When working out access please allow for a towing vehicle and note that the dimensions shown do not include small items such as door furniture which protrude from the unit. Generally we request that a minimum of 6 inches either side is acceptable. When the unit is in position please allow for steps and access into the unit.

The units can be used for any purpose you wish however the smaller units have limitations not just in the number of facilities, but in the case of self contained units, in the capacity of the tanks. We have therefore included guidelines as to how many people the units are suitable for and the maximum we feel that should be using one unit. Please note this is based on private events not larger events where you can hire less units for more people.

This section covers what services the units require. Please note that although units require some services to work, we can of course supply water tanks, bowsers, pumps and generators where those services are not available. It is also possible to work around a lack of services in other ways - please call for advice