Comparison Quick Comparison Chart of Santerra Green X30 model vs. closest competitor. FEATURE
“DRUM TYPE” (AC)
SANTERRA GREEN X30 (AC)
Warranty
3 Years on Parts 5 Years on Body
5 Years on Parts Lifetime on Body
Santerra Green offers 66% more warranty.
Performance
4 Persons Residential 6 Persons Vacation
6 Persons Residential 8 Persons Vacation
Santerra Green offers 50% higher capacity.
US Sanitation Certification
ANSI/NSF-41
CSA ANSI/NSF-41
Equal, both certified.
UL-499 Certification for Not Certified Electrical Safety in the US
Certified
Santerra Green is certified.
Fans
1 Fan
2 Fans, 117 CFM each
Santerra Green distributes many times more air through the system.
Switching
No Switch on System. Fan and Heater must run continuously.
Waterproof Toggle Switch. 120VAC models can run Fans Only or Fans + Heater*
Santerra Green offers more flexibility and has an Energy Mode to save power.
Heater
260 Watts
500 Watts (thermostaticallycontrolled for efficiency)
Santerra Green is better for winter use.
Heated Compost Chamber
No. Heated under drum.
Yes. System is heated around entire "mass" (waste/ compost).
Santerra Green has better heat distribution.
Easy Service
No. Heater located at bottom of system below waste.
Yes, Removable Service Module
Santerra Green comes with Easy Access Service Module that is located away from waste material. This also for easy servicing and easy power conversion.
Step-Up
Yes
No
Santerra Green has normal seat height and does not require a step-up to use. A step-up can be difficult for children and older users.
Automatic Aeration
No. Requires Manual Drum Turning for Aeration.
Yes. Patented Automatic SixWay Aeration™ process with 117 CFM fans
Santerra Green has more and automated aeration.
Aeration Airflow
One-Way (or single-pass)
Six-Way Aeration over six sides of the waste/compost material
Santerra Green has better airflow for better performance and higher capacity.
Bowl & Trap
Bowl Only
Bowl & Trap
Santerra Green has aesthetic trap.
Structural Durability
Fiberglass Body**, wall thickness up to 1/8”
Polyethylene Body, wall thickness up to 1/4”
Santerra Green Body is more durable.
Colors
Bone and White only
Multiple colors including Granite
Santerra Green offers more consumer choice and upgrade options.
Vent Kit
2" PVC Standard Pipe
3" Decorator Vent Kit
Santerra Green vent kit is designed for the system's increased airflow.
Sealed Tray Panel
No
Yes
Santerra Green Tray Panel is fully sealed.
Yes, included standard
Santerra Green Systems all come standard with a Wind Turbine Ventilator for increased evaporation.
Wind Turbine Ventilator No
SANTERRA GREEN ADVANTAGE
* 12VDC models can run in 1 Fan or 2 Fan mode. ** Some body parts may now be comprised of plastic instead of fiberglass. This plastic is still much thinner than the plastic used on Santerra Green bodies.
SANTERRA GREEN COMPOSTING TOILETS SYSTEMS • 30+ YEARS EXPERIENCE Sancor Industries Ltd. • 341 Marwood Dr. • Oshawa, Ontario • L1H 7P8 • 416-299-4818
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