Separett
Separett Villa
Separett Villa
SKU:1255-01
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Silent and odorless
Separett Villa is the most advanced, trouble free compost toilet available for on grid or off-grid living. It is waterless and urine diverting and with its simplicity and unlimited capacity it offers a comfortable toilet visit. Thanks to the urine separation, both the smell and the volume of the waste that must be disposed of are reduced. With the strong 12V fan, the toilet can handle installations up to 20 feet long and with up to three 90° elbows.
The toilet can be operated with 110-240 V AC or with 12 V DC solar cell / battery power. The fan has very low energy consumption of 0.06 kWh / 24h and is therefore suitable for battery or solar cell operation as well. The battery and battery cables are not included.
Previously known as Separett Villa 9215 and Separett Villa US.
Product Details
Product Details
High Capacity
With its 6 gallon solids container, the toilet works just as well during continuous and alternating use. Therefore suitable for both leisure and permanent living. A holiday home with five people usually needs to empty the solids container in the toilet every 4 to 6 weeks.
High Reliability
Villa has high operational reliability, is easy to install and does not take up more space than a standard toilet seat. The toilet space is constantly ventilated by the toilet fan and urine is separated from other waste, which makes the toilet space odorless. The view screen hides the dry waste and is only pushed away when you sit down to use the toilet.
Contents of Delivery
Contents of Delivery
- Separett Villa® toilet, 12V / 110-240 V
- User and installation manual
- Universal adapter for power socket
- 1 x solid waste container
- 1 x lid for waste container
- Straight connector piece to fit the 90° elbow
- 90° elbow for Ø3” schedule 20 or 40 PVC pipe
- 1.47” long Ø3” schedule 20 PVC pipe for simple ventilation installation through the wall
- Insect net and rain cap for Ø3” schedule 20 or 40 PVC ventilation pipe
- Indoor flashing for the Ø3” schedule 20 or 40 PVC pipe
- 6.6 ft white urine hose Ø1 1/4” to lead out the urine
- Indoor flashing for the Ø1 1/4” urine hose
- 90° elbow for the Ø1 1/4” urine hose
- Straight connector for the Ø1 1/4” urine hose
- Silicone strip to seal the bottom of the toilet
- Wall mount for attaching the toilet
- 2 x wall mount to attach the urine hose
- Screws for mounting the toilet to the wall or to the floor
- Splash guard for urine bowl
- A sample of Bioblock – used to prevent blockage in the internal urine hose
- A sample of Absorb – used to prevent excess moisture in the solids container
- A sample of Compostable waste bags – used in the solid waste container to collect waste
- Installation template – has markings for drilling holes and attaching the toilet
Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions
Toilet placement
Separett Villa has no requirements for room temperature and works in both cold and warm spaces. The only requirements are that you must be able to lead the urine away and fit a ventilation pipe.
The toilet is made to be placed on the floor against the wall, and for extra stability it should be attached either to the floor, the wall or both.
Drill holes according to installation template
The installation instructions show possible installation options for urine drain and ventilation pipe through the wall, the ceiling or the floor. The installation template shows the places for holes in a simple installation through the wall behind the toilet.
Install ventilation pipe
The toilet is designed for 3" schedule 20 or schedule 40 PVC ventilation pipe. This U.S. standard pipe has an external diameter of 3.5". Separett Villa can be installed with up to 20 feet of ventilation piping and three 90-degree bends. Ventilated air can go through a wall, floor or ceiling, for example, up into an attic and out through a suitable side of the house. If there is already a ventilation pipe present from a previous toilet installation, the toilet may be connected to that duct, provided that it is not smaller than 3 inches and that it meets the piping requirements.
The toilet comes with a coupling for connecting the toilet to 3 inch schedule 20 or 40 PVC pipes.
An original Separett 6.6 ft ventilation kit with wall brackets is available here. The pipes feature a thin-wall design, making them lightweight, and their color is matched to other Separett pipes and connectors for a consistent appearance.
Install urine hose
The toilet is delivered with a 6 1/2 ft urine hose. To connect this to the toilet, use the included straight connector or the 90-degree elbow. It is possible to connect the urine tube so that no pipe is visible where the toilet is installed. This is achieved by angling the 90-degree elbow downwards or using the straight connection leading the pipe out through the wall behind the toilet.
Recommendations for installation of urine hose
Villa provides the option of installing the urine hose without any visible pipes/tubes in the bathroom. Below are a few tips that should be followed to maintain a well-functioning urine outlet over time and all year round.
- If you are going to go through an insulated wall or a wall with an air gap between the inner and outer wall, you must use a pipe for the penetration, or lead the hose through a pipe. Pipes are used to reduce the risk of pests causing damage to the tube.
- If you are going to run the urine a longer distance than the 6 1/2 ft of the supplied hose, you should switch to a pipe after the 6 1/2 ft. Since urine contains minerals that can accumulate in pipes/ hoses, we recommend that the subsequent pipe have an internal diameter of at least 1 1/2" to avoid blockages.
- Make sure that you always have a downward inclination of at around 2 degrees (0.8 inch per 40 inch) throughout the piping, also make sure that there are no air pockets created by bends in the hose.
- If the toilet is to be used in winter, outdoor pipes must have an internal diameter of at least 1 1/2”.
- If the toilet is to be used in winter, we recommend that you insulate outdoor pipes with pipe insulation. This insulation can be bought in most DIY stores.
- An important rule for longer installations (over 6 1/2 ft) is that the sooner you switch to pipes with a larger diameter, the lower the risk of blockages in the pipes.
- Do not place pipe joints near electrical appliances or wall sockets. This is to prevent liquid from coming into contact with electricity in the event of a leak.
Handling of the Solid Waste
Handling of the Solid Waste
Many people dispose of toilet waste the same way they would dispose of diapers, but it’s also possible to compost it into nutrient-rich compost.
Keep in mind that the waste is not composted when you empty the bucket. Human waste should be composted for at least 6 months, preferably 12 months, to ensure pathogens are eliminated. Mixing garden waste, kitchen scraps, and toilet waste helps speed up the process and improve the result. A good rule of thumb is to plan for at least 30 gallons (110 liters) per user, using two containers so one can rest while the other is in use.
Always use a sealed bin or a container with a collection tray to prevent leaching. Make sure it has a solid lid and secured ventilation grates to keep out rodents, insects, and rain.
Read more about how compost toilets work
No need for an agitator or bulking material
Many composting toilet models on the market include an agitator. However, effective composting requires significantly more volume and higher temperatures than what these compact toilets provide, making an agitator unnecessary in units of this size.
Agitators also introduce components that come into direct contact with waste, making them harder to clean and increasing the risk of mechanical failure.
Separett toilets remain odorless thanks to an efficient ventilation fan, without the need to add bulking material or stir the contents. In fact, adding bulking material to the solids container can cause it to fill up faster and may even damage the fan, as fine dust particles can be drawn into the ventilation system.
Handling of the Liquid Waste
Handling of the Liquid Waste
Many users connect the urine outlet from Separett Villa to a greywater system, an Ecovault Infiltration Chamber, or a sealed container such as the Separett Ejectortank for reuse or disposal.
The Ecovault Infiltration Chamber is a purpose-built solution for managing urine and light greywater on-site. Unlike simple gravel soakaways, the chamber provides a defined structure that maintains void space over time, while the non-woven geotextile fabric prevents surrounding soil from migrating into the system. This helps maintain infiltration performance and extends the functional lifespan compared to pits that rely solely on loose gravel, where materials can gradually mix and reduce drainage capacity.
Alternatively, urine can be collected in a sealed container like the Separett Ejectortank and reused as a fertilizer. The Ejectortank uses water pressure to automatically dilute urine at a ratio of approximately 1:8 during emptying, ensuring a consistent mixture without manual handling. This diluted solution can be applied to lawns, shrubs, and ornamental plants, returning nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium back into the soil. Regular use can contribute to visibly greener grass and supports a more circular use of nutrients.
If storing urine, use a closed container and empty it regularly to minimize odor. The Ejectortank includes a float indicator to signal when it is time for emptying and can be installed underground with only the lid visible for convenient access.
A simple soakaway can be used where permitted, but performance depends heavily on soil conditions and construction quality. Over time, soil and fine particles may migrate into the gravel, reducing porosity and infiltration capacity. For more consistent, long-term performance, a structured infiltration system with proper separation layers is recommended.
Always follow local regulations when handling greywater or reusing urine.
Technical Data
Technical Data
- Capacity Unlimited - empty when needed
- Product weight: 42 lbs
- Package weight: 46 lbs
- Min user weight: 23.5 lbs
- Max user weight: 330 lbs
- Product measurements: L 26.5" W 18.5" H 21.3"
- Box measurements: L 27.7" W 18.7" H 23"
- Seat height: 17.3"
- Seat width (seat ring): 14.2"
- Seat depth (seat ring): 16.5"
- Material: Polypropylene (PP), high gloss, recyclable
- Emptying interval 4 users (liquids): When container's full (if used)
- Internal container capacity (solids): 6.1 gal
- Emptying interval 4 users (solids): Every 4-6 weeks
- Energy consumption: 0.06 kWh / 24 h
- Power adapter: 110-240 V universal adapter
- Total effect: 12 V / 2.5W / 210 mA
- Voltage: 12 V
- Ventilation duct: ⌀3" sch 20 or 40 PVC
- Urine pipe: ⌀1 1/4"
- Noise level in use: under 30 dB(A)

staying in my friend's airstream with a Separett Villa and the fan was so loud it kept me awake all night (currently 3:28am). turns on regularly throughout the night with a loud deep vibration before quieter fan operation. wish there was a way to make it quieter or program it to not run at night.
We’re very sorry to hear that you had such a poor night.
What you’re describing is not normal operation for a Separett Villa. The current Villa fan runs continuously at one constant speed and does not have any automatic start/stop function.
Older 110V Villa models did have a two-speed fan, but the speed was selected manually using a switch. This is a different fan system, and we have not sold Villa toilets with the two-speed fan since 2019.
If this toilet has the current single-speed fan and it is turning on and off by itself, then either the fan has been replaced with a different type, an external timer or other control has been installed, or the fan itself may be failing.
The fan is also installed with vibration-absorbing foam around it, so there should not normally be a noticeable deep vibration from the toilet.
Our Villa fan is covered by a 3-year warranty. The owner of the toilet is very welcome to contact us directly and we’ll be happy to help troubleshoot the installation and fan to determine what is causing the noise.
I can tell you lots about other toilets for off grid not much good, the Villa changed my life, it takes a little care like all toilets cleaning and such, dealing with dried solids is a breeze remove the tied closed bag install new bag and you are done. For normal operation sitting not standing is necessary get over it guys. Girls scoot forward a bit and sit up straight keeps everything going where it is supposed to, TP is optional for disposal in the tank or trash, it is that easy. Exhaust keeps bathroom smelling good, the fan does the job. I will say the fan needs cleaning once in a great while and in 8 yrs I have replaced mine twice once that wore out and once when iI changed from 12v to 24v fan did not survive. The works of the rest of the toilet work flawlessly. I send the bag of waste to the landfill. In submission this toilet has been less work than any toilet I have ever used including water flush ones. One item that I am not thrilled with is the seat is not as stable as I would prefer but it is still looking new and working as it did new. B.H.
Hi William,
Thank you for the comprehensive review. It’s wonderful to receive this kind of detailed feedback from a long-time Villa user, and we really appreciate you sharing your experience and practical tips with others.
Regarding the seat movement you mentioned, about five years ago we identified an issue affecting a very small number of units where the plastic hinge bolts were not always cut exactly to specification. If a bolt was slightly too long, the sealed cap nut could bottom out before tightening fully against the toilet frame. This could leave a very small gap, sometimes only barely noticeable, and allow the seat or hinge to move more than intended.
Once we identified the issue, we changed to bolts manufactured to the exact required length. These are also the bolts included in our current replacement hinge kit.
If your Villa has the older bolts, the issue can also be corrected quite easily by removing the hinges and shortening the bolts slightly so that the cap nuts can tighten fully against the toilet body.
Thank you again for being a Villa user for so many years and for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review.
Best regards
Separett Inc.
Just got my 2nd one! The BEST toilet for more rugged set ups.
No more dumping jugs and fighting odors. This beautiful toilet really is odor free, it's amazing! When you have 2 people living in a small cabin you need clean air. For me it was worth the price, it's improved my life. Thank you Separett
Excellent purchase experience. Hard to believe it arrived so fast. We had planned to break open the box and install a few days after delivery but - Now we are in a Polar Vortex and temps below zero and we will hold off on hole in the wall installation and some old house steel water pipe cutting needed to remove the old water hog toilet. When temps rise, we are on it. Happy to have purchased this! If all goes well, we will be ordering a second one. Maybe a third.
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