Can I use any toilet with a Saniflo?
A SANIFLO macerator can only be fitted with a WC which is BS EN 33 or 37 Horizontal outlet. A SANIFLO is normally discharged into a soil and vent pipe or discharge stack. However, it is possible to connect directly into the sewer at invert level.
How do you turn off a Saniflo toilet?
Saniflo products work with water and electricity, if you would like to shut if off simply unplug the power cord or turn off the breaker.
Can you move toilet to internal wall?
On a serious note, it is absolutely possible to install a toilet, even a bathroom as a matter of fact, anywhere in your house. In the past, many homeowners have had the idea of their dream bathroom crushed because the location was simply too far away from the main drain.
Can I put bleach down a Saniflo toilet?
It is important never to use products containing bleach in a saniflo macerator as bleach corrodes the seal around the macerator valve. To avoid damaging a macerator, it is important to use a specially developed saniflo descaler product to clean and descale whilst being gentle on the system.
How hard is it to change a toilet location?
Moving a toilet is not a straightforward weekend DIY job, but it is very doable when you involve the professionals. Once the toilet itself is removed, your plumber will have to move the drainage, as well as the water supply to accommodate the new location.
What do you need to know about the saniflo pump?
Common Saniflo Problems and Their Solutions. So first off, what is Saniflo? Saniflo is a brand of macerator pump that deals with the cutting up and removal of waste when the location is too far from the drainage line (or gravity just isn’t on your side!).
Can a saniflo system be installed near a toilet?
You could fit a new simple stack close to toilet supply and dig up externally and join to existing waste, or you could install a saniflo system, pipe work is much smaller so could cut through joists. But I would recommend reading up on saniflo systems first as they are quite pricey.
Why is the microswitch on my saniflo tank not working?
The microswitch is misfiring because it keeps thinking the tank is full – you will have to manually remove the waste between the switch and the tank floor and then reset the pump. If the rubber membrane is damaged, waste can then get into the switch and cause a problem. In this case, you will have to purchase a new rubber membrane and switch.
Why does my saniflo make noise when I flush the toilet?
If when flushing the toilet you hear a horrible vibrating noise, there’s probably something that has been lodged in the macerator blade. Turn off the Saniflo and remove the lid. If you see an obstruction straight away, remove it. If the foreign object is in the blade you can remove it using small pliers. Why is my Saniflo leaking when it’s running?
Common Saniflo Problems and Their Solutions. So first off, what is Saniflo? Saniflo is a brand of macerator pump that deals with the cutting up and removal of waste when the location is too far from the drainage line (or gravity just isn’t on your side!).
Can a saniflo Macerator be installed on a WC?
A SANIFLO macerator is designed to fit on the back of a WC. However, it is possible to install the unit behind some panelling by utilising a short extension piece which should not exceed 150mm in length. Longer extensions tend to cause an accumulation of waste at the entry to the SANIFLO product.
When do you need to install a saniflo toilet?
Adding an additional toilet in a busy household is often a necessity and may need to be squeezed into the smallest of spaces. With Saniflo you can install a toilet even when mains drainage isn’t close by.
What causes toilet paper to get stuck in saniflo pump?
It could be that toilet paper or floss is stuck under the blade. To do this, use a pair of thin-nosed pliers and turn the blade counter-clockwise, removing the waste as you turn. It could also be a blockage in the actual Saniflo pump. This could be caused by cotton buds or other foreign objects blocking the impellers.
