Two decades ago we designed and produced our first copyright "Polypedestal" consisting of a white exterior casing and a black funnel and lid assembly and, whilst others subsequently attempted to take advantage of our succes, none could better that product; it was thus that, when our sales were at a height, we were already designing our latest up-graded product in this field.

The upgraded "Polypedestal" is superior to all other VIP/pit latrine pedestals on the world market, and the advantages we list hereunder place our product on a "pedestal" of its own.

1) Flies are attracted to the V.I.P. toilet vicinity by instinct, and having arrived in the area of the toilet pedestal, are induced to enter under the closed double flap seat assembly which is, by design, raised approximately 4mm from the uper rim of the actual pedestal, thus leaving a gap around the seat-to-pedestal area. By virtue of the external black, north-facing (where possible) vent pipe, extended 200mm above the highest point of the toilet block/shed, a continuous vacuum is formed by the vent pipe. The flow of air thus travels through under the raised seat (4mm) and down through the black funnel, into the pit, and finally exits via the vent pipe. Being that the pipe has a gauze covering at the top, and being that a fly rises to light only, when it finally reaches the top inside of the pipe, it is trapped and ultimately dies from exhaustion, The black seat, cover and funnel assembly preclude any light in that area to which the fly might rise. Our unique design, therefore, provides an hygienic odourless toilet facility and a positive fly trap, not only for the flies having entered the toilet, but the same fate befalls flies which hatch from the eggs laid in the pit by its predecessors!

2) The re-designed outer casing of the pedestal is a quality item, and resembles a conventional w.c. pan, manufactured throughout from virgin polyethylene only, has an indefinite lifespan. Price on application, with quantity/trade discounts being applicable.

3) When casting the concrete deck slab, a circular aperture of 160mm diameter only is required to accept the lower section of the directional black funnel.

4) The design of the product ensures that no weight is distributed on to the funnel at any time.

5) Installation is extremely simple, and provision is made for securing the pedestal to the floor by way of 2 x hexagon 6mm diameter coach screws and Fischer plugs which form part of each kit.

6) It is essential that the toilet lid be returned to the closed position after usage.

7) From experience we have found that, by virtue of our design (steep smooth rear wall of the funnel), any faeces adhering to the funnel will flake off on a continuous basis.

8) The type of pit to be incorporated should be referred back to us when we would take into consideration materials to be used and related costs; we offer an advisory service, without obligation, in this direction.