How do I make my Saniflo quieter?

Placing a anti vibration mat under the unit will help. Saniflo make very good macerators, and you can view/listen to them on You tube. Not silent by any means, but probably as quite as a macerator can be.

Why is my Saniflo making a loud noise?

Why does my Saniflo keep vibrating/making a buzzing noise? 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.

Why is my macerator making a loud noise?

If the macerator toilet is vibrating and making a loud noise, then it is more than likely that something has got stuck in the blade mechanism of the macerator. A service engineer can fix this for you by removing the foreign object from the blade manually removing the object and by turning the pliers counterclockwise.

Can you get a quiet macerator?

Saniaccess 2 – The quietest macerator on the market - SANIFLO.

Are Saniflo toilets noisy?

The Saniflo macerator is no louder than a toilet flushing. The sound volume emitted in decibels may vary from one installation to another, depending on the product and especially the surroundings (tiled room or not, size and shape of the room, etc.).

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Can you put toilet paper down a Saniflo?

Protect your Saniflo macerator by only allowing waste and toilet paper through the system. Anything else will inevitably cause a blockage, which can lead to easily avoidable repairs.

How often should a Saniflo be serviced?

It is recommended that Saniflo Descaler is used for up to 3-4 times per year depending on water hardness in your area. Most of our work is in London and the water is seriously hard in some places. So we ourselves recommend you descale a Saniflo 3 times per year.

How long should a Saniflo last?

- How long do they last? Saniflo products lasts about 10 to 15 years, if not longer. They have been tested for about 50,000 cycles, flushed 10 x a day = 3,650 flushes a year. As this was a standard test, it was stopped at 50,000 cycles, therefore they will last much longer.

Are Saniflo systems a good idea?

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.

How long does a macerator toilet last?

The general rule about macerators, is that the machine is an added 2^nd toilet and is only built good enough for small amount of traffic, which should at least last for up to 15 years depending on the use. In an average used home as a main bathroom, then you would expect a macerator to last about 10 years.

Can I use bleach in 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. This results in a faulty system as the macerator cannot sense when to open or close.

Where is the microswitch on a Saniflo?

This micro switch is located in the pressure chamber inside your macerator unit.

Can you use sink Unblocker in Saniflo?

Chemicals should NOT be used on saniflow systems as it can damage the seals inside (nor plunge them), if all else is draining fine then as above check the waste in the shower.

How long should a macerator run for?

With standard usage in a main bathroom in a domestic home, you can assume a macerator to last at least for about 10 years. If the macerator is in constant use, for example in a commercial property, you would calculate approximately 3 – 5 years.

Can you plunge a macerator toilet?

Can you plunge a macerator toilet? If you have a blockage with your Saniflo or macerator toilet it's not as simple as using a plunger to unblock it. Using a plunger on a macerator toilet could damage the macerator system so if there is a blockage it will need to be taken apart and cleaned.

Do you need planning permission for a Saniflo?

Regulations and requirements for installing a saniflo system

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.

Where does the waste go from a macerator toilet?

The macerating unit softens and churns up waste that passes through the pump. This makes it easier to dispose of. When you flush your toilet (with a macerator pump attached to it), waste passes through the pump instead of moving directly to the outflow pipes.

How much water should be in a Saniflo toilet?

All models in the Saniflo line are low consumption. The SaniPlus, SaniAccess (2 and 3), SaniBest Pro uses 1.28 gallons (4.8 liters) of water per flush.

Can you connect a washing machine to a Saniflo?

The Saniswift can also accept gray water from a washing machine through an indirect connection such as a laundry sink.

Does a Saniflo need a soil pipe?

SANIFLO installations require connection to an electrical power supply (5 amp unswitched fused spur) and water supply to the WC suite. For the discharge, a small bore pipe (solvent weld plastic or copper 22mm or 32mm depending upon model) must discharge into a soil and vent pipe / discharge stack.

Can you use vinegar in a macerator toilet?

White Vinegar, as in regular household, kitchen variety. Vinegar will do the job without harming rubber seals. It will easily descale most lime build ups. You should likely mix with plain water in a 25x75 mix, depending on how much you intend to use.

Why does my Saniflo toilet keep running?

If the Saniflo unit is running but refusing to pump out, then your waste pipes are possibly frozen. This usually happens during winter, similar to frozen pipes in central heating systems.

Why does my Saniflo keeps flushing?

Saniflo does not switch off. If the pump flushes and keeps flushing again and again, even when the macerator is clear, this could only mean there is a blockage somewhere in the system. Unfortunately, this blockage could be anywhere. The most common places you could find it is in the macerator, or in the pump.

Do you need a special toilet for Saniflo?

Your plumbing system is not designed for a regular toilet

If you have no existing underground drainage lines, then a macerator toilet will be far cheaper to install than a regular toilet. Removing the need to rip up flooring or foundations, a macerating toilet can be installed without any sort of drainage line.