How far can a Saniflo toilet pump?
The waste can be pumped to a remote soil pipe up to 50 metres away if the unit is activated. Saniflo discharges vertically up to 4 metres maximum, or a lesser combination of vertical and horizontal pipe run.
What is the most powerful Saniflo?
Sanicubic
Sanicubic is the most powerful pump in the Saniflo Professional Range. It has been designed for discharging waste from multiple WCs and other waste water producing appliances.
How much does Saniflo cost?
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).
How far can a macerating toilet pump?
The unit pumps the effluent upward to 15 feet and/or 150 feet horizontally (with gravity fall). Once the water level in the container goes down, the micro switch deactivates the unit until the flush is activated again.
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.
How long will 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 you use any toilet with a Saniflo?
What types of WC’s are suitable for use with SANIFLO macerator pumps? 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.
Do Saniflo toilets smell?
Why does my Saniflo smell? Bad smells can be due to a build-up of limescale and human waste in the 2-3 inches of water that’s always left in the Saniflo. To see if it’s your Sanilfo that’s emitting the bad smell, flush your toilet or fill your basin with water and then unplug it.
Can you poop in a Saniflo?
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.