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What's the difference between a deluxe and a flushing unit?

Brooke L.asked 0 viewsUnit Types & FeaturesDeluxe unitFlushing unitOdorWeddingAda unit

Planning a backyard wedding for 140 guests next spring, tent reception with a band and dinner service. We're renting portable toilets because my parents' house can't handle that many people. The rental company offers a deluxe unit with a flushing bowl, a sink and a mirror, and a flushing unit that looks similar but costs more. Both are going on level grass near the tent, and the vacuum truck can pull right up. We're also getting an ADA-compliant unit for accessibility. With alcohol served and a five-hour event, is the flushing unit noticeably better for guests? Does it stay cleaner or smell less than the deluxe?

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Jules T.Sacramento, CA

A flushing unit is a deluxe unit with an integrated fresh water tank and waste tank that operates more like a permanent toilet, while a deluxe unit typically has a flushing mechanism but uses the same single holding tank as a standard unit. The flushing unit's separate tanks and pressurized flush provide a noticeably cleaner experience for guests. It stays cleaner and smells less because each flush introduces a small amount of clean water, which helps rinse the bowl and seal the waste in the separate holding tank, reducing odor. A deluxe unit with a flush still uses the single-tank system, so waste remains in the bowl area until the next service, which can lead to more noticeable odor, especially in warm weather. For your 140-guest, five-hour wedding with alcohol, the flushing unit's performance is superior. The guideline for events is about one unit per 50 to 75 people for four hours, and you need more for a longer event with alcohol. Your plan for a cluster with an ADA-compliant unit meets the ADA 5 percent cluster rule. The flushing unit costs more because it has a more complex system with two tanks and a pump. Both units require a service visit from a vacuum truck, but the flushing unit's design offers better hygiene for a formal event.

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