websherpa Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 OK, now that I've sorted out my 16 x 36 x 11' shop build, I have another important decision to make. To pee, or not to pee? That is today's question. Here's a quick shot of my "garage that shall not hold vehicles" build in progress. My crafts are pinball and slot machine restoration and woodworking (which I trained for, but haven't done in a long time due to lack of space): I've already arranged for an outdoor rated hot/cold faucet and plumbed laundry sink and drain (connected to stack and drained in house through adjoining wall - it would be at far end, left wall a short length from the man doors at the back). It's a place to clean-up, eyewash / first aid station, cleaning supplies, etc. I don't have room for a toilet. And I decided to keep the garage completely isolated from the house (you have to walk out the man doors and up to the house back door). Yes, I could just step outside, we have a large yard. And face it, in a "pinch" - who hasn't peed into a laundry tub? (OK don't all shout out at once.) But then I got to thinking, what about a urinal to save a few trips into the house or brass monkey balls on cold Canadian winter days? Plumbed, maybe waterless (I'm worried about the smell, but it could be rinsed from a shower head in the laundry sink) - what do you all think/do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 I'd go for it, just to keep the wife happy that you aren't tracking dust into the house so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 I had a friend who put one in his garage, it was very handy ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick A McQuay Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 Kinda funny but years ago I read a tip in a woodworking mag that sawdust neutralizes the smell of urine. - sent via Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 Kinda funny but years ago I read a tip in a woodworking mag that sawdust neutralizes the smell of urine. - sent via Tapatalk So, you are saying just pee into the dust collector ??? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
websherpa Posted October 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 I seem to remember reading that you need a certain kind of sawdust for it to work, but considering that any hamsters and guinea pigs our kids have ever had peed in sawdust (and it still reeks), I'm not betting on the neutralization factor of any wood but green pine or cedar. ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckkisser Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 So, you are saying just pee into the dust collector ??? Yes but only if it is on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckkisser Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 A friend of mines wife made him install a urinal in the garage they had 6 boys from 6-14. They were constantly coming in and out f the house. Finally she made him instal the urinal to keep the floor clean and keep the boys out from underfoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tom Crawford Posted October 7, 2014 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 "If you can't pee in your own front yard then you are living too close to town." (from a song by Tom Russell) 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 I'd opt for the yard and just drink less coffee and beer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mzdadoc Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 I say install the urinal. I'd like one in my garage if I could. I have a floor drain that I used while a few extra beers were used and lets say it went as well as a flat rock. Had shorts on. UGH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick A McQuay Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 So, you are saying just pee into the dust collector ??? Now there is an image I didn't need in my head! But it works for astronauts, heh, except they don't need the sawdust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 Indy Cindy, please excuse us while we have this discussion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 I am sure she is conscious of the dust she makes in the shop. Tailor a few of the rougher comments and the discussion is valid across the sexes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodbutcher74 Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 I would say a funnel and a piece of rubber hose through the wall. Make that an outside wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 I would say a funnel and a piece of rubber hose through the wall. Make that an outside wall. ... or an inside wall to the nearest drain! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
websherpa Posted October 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 I'd opt for the yard and just drink less coffee and beer There's a lot of wisdom in this. I started researching "waterless urinals" and then started thinking about where I was puttin my time and money at this stage. So I think I am going to cross my legs and put the money towards wood or a beer fridge. P.S. I got the go ahead from the spouse, a veto from my best friend neighbour's wife and a 'I don't know, could be good, could be bad" from my bfn. And an "oh crap, we just threw out our last two stadium units from Japan." from my other neighbour plumbing wholesaler friend. So I guess the idea isn't going to flush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 I'd opt for the yard and just drink less coffee and beer BLASPHEMER!!! Well, I guess cut down on the coffee if you have to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldwurker Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 Sinks were made to be pee'd in. (I think) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim0625 Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 For me the detached garage is right beside the house BUT if it's raining, I like to take off my boots to come in sooooo, Powerade bottles have been known to be used. If I had a laundry tub, it may see action too. Hey...even if you do not install a urinal now, go ahead and plumb it for one and keep looking at Habitat and Salvation Army. They're often getting things. As far as the plumbing, drill 1/4" holes in a 5 gallon bucket, bury it outside the back wall of the shop and plumb a 2" pipe to it and then you're ready for whatever will go there. Or....look at it like this....you're spending thousands on a shop...take the plunge, plumb it with 3" lines, and buy a regular toilet. That way you're ready for anything..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim0625 Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 I seem to remember reading that you need a certain kind of sawdust for it to work, but considering that any hamsters and guinea pigs our kids have ever had peed in sawdust (and it still reeks), I'm not betting on the neutralization factor of any wood but green pine or cedar. ;-) NEGATIVE!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinF Posted October 11, 2014 Report Share Posted October 11, 2014 Heck, I'd put a urinal in the bathroom if the wife wouldn't flip her lid(get it?HA!) I'd say do it, but the yard beside my shop is my urinal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
websherpa Posted October 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2014 In the end I'm going to put the idea of a urinal on hold for now and wait for a more urgent need (which may translate into toilet) since space is at a premium. Although I am a fastidious cleaner, my worry still is that the smell of urine, or the cleaners will be overwhelming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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