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How to Replace Agitator Cog in OGO Origin Solids Bin (Post August 2025)

Step-by-Step Instructions to Replace a Stripped Cog and Upgrade to the Reinforced Version for Optimal OGO™ ORIGIN Performance In 2024, it was brought to our attention that some OGO™ ORIGIN Compost Toilets were experiencing a critical failure during full-time use — specifically, a stripped cog within the agitation system. We immediately...

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How to Replace the Agitator Cog on Your OGO™ Compost Toilet

(Includes Product Updated Spring 2025) If you're here, you're likely replacing the cog on your OGO™ compost toilet agitator. Let’s get you back in working order quickly and confidently. Product Update Notice We recently identified a manufacturing issue that affected a container shipment to Australia. We’re actively working with our distributor, Enviro Pro,...

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How to Replace the Bowl on Your OGO™ ORIGIN Compost Toilet

Replacing the bowl on your OGO™ ORIGIN is a straightforward task when you’ve got the right tools and a step-by-step guide. Whether you're swapping in a fresh bowl or repairing damage, here’s how to get it done confidently. What You’ll Need Phillips or flathead screwdriver Wire strippers (for contact removal and...

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How to Replace the Drawer Latch on Your OGO™ ORIGIN Compost Toilet

Sometimes the drawer latch gets damaged in shipping and may need to be replaced. Tools You’ll Need 5/64" Allen wrench 5/16" wrench or socket for the lock nut A replacement latch ( Contact Us ) 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 Step-by-Step Instructions 1. Remove the Old Latch Use the 5/64" Allen wrench to loosen the bolt from the...

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How to Replace the Lid on Your OGO™ ORIGIN Compost Toilet

Simple Instructions for a Quick Lid Replacement No need to stress over a cracked or broken lid. With just a basic tool and a few easy steps, you’ll have your OGO™ ORIGIN Compost Toilet looking and working like new—fast. What You’ll Need A small flathead screwdriver or pin punch A replacement...

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How to Add an Extra LED Light to Your OGO™ ORIGIN Compost Toilet

Whether it’s for added visibility or personal customization, adding an extra 12V LED to your OGO™ ORIGIN is totally doable—and doesn’t require advanced electrical skills. What You’ll Need A 12V-rated LED light (any small unit will work) Extra wire (enough to run from inside the base to your LED mount point) WAGO clips or...

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Is a Wet Bath Cover Necessary for the OGO™ ORIGIN

Yes—if you’re installing in a shower zone, a cover isn’t optional, it’s essential. If your OGO™ ORIGIN is being installed in a wet bath, shower stall, or combo bathroom, there’s one thing you need to think about before the first rinse: protection. A compost toilet is a powerful off-grid solution—but it’s not built to...

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Can the OGO™ ORIGIN Be Installed in a Wet Bath

Yes—but you’ll need the right strategy to keep it dry, safe, and ventilated. If you live in a van, boat, or tiny home, your wet bath is probably your only bathroom space—a compact area where the toilet and shower share the same zone. So naturally, the question comes up: Can you install the...

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