Saniflo toilets are installable almost anywhere in the home, regardless of what your drainage system or plumbing setup happens to be. Because it is an upflush system, these toilets are an excellent addition to a basement bathroom where upward movement of waste is necessary.

Where does the waste go from a Saniflo toilet?

When you flush a toilet with a SANIFLO or WasteAway macerator pump attached, the waste is first moved into the macerator unit. It is met there by a rotating cutting blade that moves at incredible speed, to pound solid waste and material like toilet paper into a liquid effluent.

How do you unclog a macerator toilet?

Blocked macerator or pump The blockage will most likely be toilet paper or other waste that has become stuck in the blade. To remove this waste the technician will then use pliers and then turn the blade counterclockwise and carefully remove the waste accordingly.

Can I poop in a Saniflo toilet?

The simple answer is that yes you can poop in a Saniflo toilet. As with normal toilet systems you can put any organic waste into the toilet bowl and use the flush mechanism to remove it—which includes toilet paper—although like a standard toilet too much toilet paper can lead to blockages occurring.

Does Saniflo need to be vented?

– Does Saniflo products require a vent? All of Saniflo products require an 1-1/2 inch vent pipe, which must be vented to the main vent stack as per plumbing codes. The Sanicompact 48 and Sanistar models do not require a vent connection since they are considered self contained units.

How long does a Saniflo last?

10 to 15 years
The lifetime of a Saniflo depends mainly on proper installation and proper use. However, devices typically have a lifetime of 10 to 15 years with minimal maintenance, i.e. cleaning-descaling annually, and, depending on the quality of the water in your region, the replacement of the pressure switch membrane.

Can I put bleach down a macerator 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.

Can you plunge a macerator toilet?

Things You’ll Need A macerator grinds solid waste into small enough particles that it can travel through your other waste pipes. Because of this, if you get a clog or blockage in your Saniflo, you cannot simply plunge the toilet to unblock it or you may damage the macerator.

How much is a Saniflo system?

Its suggested retail price for a full system with bowl and tank is $1,314.00 (elongated) or $1,280.00 (standard); although we sell all products at the lowest price allowed by the manufacturer, so you get a 15% discount: $1,116.90 (elongated) or $1,088.00 (standard).

Do you need planning permission for a Saniflo?

Planning permission isn’t needed, but when you fit your Saniflo or other macerator system it will have to conform to Building Regulations. A professional builder or plumber should be up to date with these. The system also allows you to pump waste upwards into the sewers.

What is a sanicompact toilet system?

The Sanicompact is a self-contained dual-flush toilet system used to install a half-bathroom up to 9 feet below the sewer line, or even up to 120 feet away from a soil stack. It incorporates a macerating system which can handle human waste and toilet paper in residential applications.

What is the saniflo sanicompact 48/c4?

The Saniflo Sanicompact 48/C4 is a combination of a vitreous china toilet bowl and macerator/pump built into one compact unit. This modern shaped self-contained toilet is especially designed with several ideas in mind:

Does the sanicompact comfort have a soft closing seat?

SANICOMPACT COMFORT also comes with a detachable soft closing seat. The Sanicompact Comfort is a combination of a vitreous china toilet bowl and macerator/pump built into one compact unit. The Sanicompact Comfort needs no gravity flow tank as the flushing action and macerating pump cycle is automatic after pressing a push button on top of the bowl.

Does the sanicompact comfort have a gravity flow tank?

The Sanicompact Comfort needs no gravity flow tank as the flushing action and macerating pump cycle is automatic after pressing a push button on top of the bowl. The flushing mechanism is electrically timed to allow water to pass through the toilet.