We have had one of these units in our basement for over 10 years and have never had any problems. We have since enlarged our bathroom and my husband took it apart , cleaned it, put it back together, installed it and it still works great. Wouldn't be able to have a bathroom in the basement if it wasn't for this toilet. We have never had any leaks or smells and we have a shower sink and toilet hooked in.
Did you have to build your shower on a platform? Im trying to understand how you raise the shower drain the reccomended 6 in without the shower as a whole being raised
I install this units on a regular basis. They work terrific. The one issue I have in some cases is that the plumbing and pump are exposed. Not very attractive. I always try to make the new room where we can place the pump and piping behind the wall. Then have an access panel for service in an adjacent area. The other thing I don't like is the flexible connector between the pump and toilet. According to the code No flexible drainage connectors are allowed. Thoguh this unit is IAPMO approved.
Noone ever posts video of what the flush looks like. Or, what is like to live with one, for years. The smell of the water is affected by the inner design of the toilet's p-trap, and the possibility of backflow(smell) from the unit.
You may choose to utilize the two inflow ports that are provided on the macerator tank, to handle both the shower and sink grey water. If you are installing a half-bath that does not have a shower, you may choose to utilize just one inflow port to handle the sink grey water. If you are simply adding a toilet to an existing "powder room" that has a pre-existing sink, you do not need to use either inflow port, and can utilize the macerator tank for the toilet only. However, as a personal suggestion; it would be best to route the sink (and shower, if installed) through the macerator tank even if they are pre-existing with their own plumbing. Whenever the toilet is used, and the burden of toilet paper is experienced by the macerator unit, the added flow of water from the sink (when the occupant washes their hands) is helpful for "flushing" debris through the tank and downstream. This is likely to either reduce or virtually eliminate maintenance requirements for the unit.
This chemical toilet is a Saniflow 33, now this little babe can cope with anything, and I mean anything. Earlier on I put in a pound of mashed up Dundee cake, let's take a look...not a trace! Peace of mind I'm sure, especially if you have elderly relatives on board
well mine has an oder and they dont want to admit it . language and cultural barrier east coast , when it comes time to do another one it will be another brand like liberty II , no more saniflo for me and my customers
The unit needs a source of inflow air to permit the pumping of macerated wastewater out of the tank. Otherwise, a vacuum would result, and the macerator tank would implode. Now, I am not one to issue strong internet recommendations, but when deciding between enjoying long-term, trouble-free operation ... and the likelihood of an impending septic implosion ... I'm going to lean toward the recommended installation set up.
Is this particular one a single macerator unit for just a toilet?? I noticed he said 850 for pump and toilet and I was told they are way more expensive than this. Also someone please explain how you pitch a shower drain up 6 inches to connect to the macerator please??!!??
Please someone- does the toilet and sink HAVE to be side by side. Or can the toilet be on one wall and the sink on the other. Ever picture I see it shows side by side. But I may have to do it one on a wall then sink one the other.
Place your toilet, sink, and/or shower in whatever arrangement you'd like. The key to a trouble-free and maintenance-free set up, is assuring the proper pitch of all drain pipes that lead into the macerator tank unit.
Umm ... yeah. A dead sheep. Sure, we'll go with that description dude. BTW: Jennifer keeps calling me twice a day, frantically asking if I have seen your ex-girlfriend.
You guys are really good at making us understand how to get the job done 👍
We have had one of these units in our basement for over 10 years and have never had any problems. We have since enlarged our bathroom and my husband took it apart , cleaned it, put it back together, installed it and it still works great. Wouldn't be able to have a bathroom in the basement if it wasn't for this toilet. We have never had any leaks or smells and we have a shower sink and toilet hooked in.
Did you have to build your shower on a platform? Im trying to understand how you raise the shower drain the reccomended 6 in without the shower as a whole being raised
I install this units on a regular basis. They work terrific. The one issue I have in some cases is that the plumbing and pump are exposed. Not very attractive. I always try to make the new room where we can place the pump and piping behind the wall. Then have an access panel for service in an adjacent area. The other thing I don't like is the flexible connector between the pump and toilet. According to the code No flexible drainage connectors are allowed. Thoguh this unit is IAPMO approved.
Thanks a lot for such informative video. I've been looking for alternative solutions for my cellar. Thanks once more.
Noone ever posts video of what the flush looks like. Or, what is like to live with one, for years. The smell of the water is affected by the inner design of the toilet's p-trap, and the possibility of backflow(smell) from the unit.
Am I understanding correctly that the waste water from the shower & sink also need to go through the Macerator?
You may choose to utilize the two inflow ports that are provided on the macerator tank, to handle both the shower and sink grey water. If you are installing a half-bath that does not have a shower, you may choose to utilize just one inflow port to handle the sink grey water.
If you are simply adding a toilet to an existing "powder room" that has a pre-existing sink, you do not need to use either inflow port, and can utilize the macerator tank for the toilet only.
However, as a personal suggestion; it would be best to route the sink (and shower, if installed) through the macerator tank even if they are pre-existing with their own plumbing. Whenever the toilet is used, and the burden of toilet paper is experienced by the macerator unit, the added flow of water from the sink (when the occupant washes their hands) is helpful for "flushing" debris through the tank and downstream. This is likely to either reduce or virtually eliminate maintenance requirements for the unit.
This chemical toilet is a Saniflow 33, now this little babe can cope with anything, and I mean anything. Earlier on I put in a pound of mashed up Dundee cake, let's take a look...not a trace! Peace of mind I'm sure, especially if you have elderly relatives on board
Dundie cake?
Is that a registered brand name, for a Crocadile Dundie dessert product?
I love how all the crucial pipe connections are hidden behind drywall.
Do u suppose no to use 90 elbow to that 3/4 pipe is correct
Can you use this system for outdoor bathroom?
WHAT ABOUT WINTERS?
Does it connect to your sewer?
Where can you buy it in NJ
No, the unit can't handle freezes. There will always be waste water sitting in the drain pipe.
well mine has an oder and they dont want to admit it . language and cultural barrier east coast , when it comes time to do another one it will be another brand like liberty II , no more saniflo for me and my customers
my discharge and vent are going to the same place why do i need two pipes?
The unit needs a source of inflow air to permit the pumping of macerated wastewater out of the tank. Otherwise, a vacuum would result, and the macerator tank would implode.
Now, I am not one to issue strong internet recommendations, but when deciding between enjoying long-term, trouble-free operation ... and the likelihood of an impending septic implosion ... I'm going to lean toward the recommended installation set up.
@@marshalllhiepler Not sure many people know it can be explosive, pun intended.
Just installed system and it is very loud, any ideas?
Is this particular one a single macerator unit for just a toilet?? I noticed he said 850 for pump and toilet and I was told they are way more expensive than this. Also someone please explain how you pitch a shower drain up 6 inches to connect to the macerator please??!!??
I would imagine you'd have elevate your shower base.
Good point and question about moving shower drain up hill. I would be concerned of the pressure feeding waste into the shower.
Please someone- does the toilet and sink HAVE to be side by side. Or can the toilet be on one wall and the sink on the other. Ever picture I see it shows side by side. But I may have to do it one on a wall then sink one the other.
They do not need to be side by side. That's the beauty of the system. Put them wherever you want and run the pipes to the Saniflo. No problem.
Place your toilet, sink, and/or shower in whatever arrangement you'd like. The key to a trouble-free and maintenance-free set up, is assuring the proper pitch of all drain pipes that lead into the macerator tank unit.
@@marshalllhiepler how do you pitch the shower drain up 6 inches without building it on a platform?
I put a toaster down mine and a dead sheep and rammed it down with a mallet the macerator just ground that baby up and pumped it away...!
Umm ... yeah. A dead sheep.
Sure, we'll go with that description dude.
BTW: Jennifer keeps calling me twice a day, frantically asking if I have seen your ex-girlfriend.