How often should I descale my Saniflo?

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 often should you descale a macerator?

Cleaning a macerator should be carried out regularly – once a month in hard water areas and once every three months in soft water areas.

How do you descale a Saniflo macerator?

Do you need to service a Saniflo?

The macerator does not require any special maintenance; however, to ensure many years of good service, we recommend that you clean and descale your macerator regularly. Saniflo descaler is designed to remove scale while preserving the internal workings of your device.

How do you descale a Saniflo compact toilet?

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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.

Can you put drain cleaner down a 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.

Can you 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.

How do you stop a Saniflo from smelling?

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 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.

How long does a macerator last?

How Long Does a Macerator Pump Last? The common rule regarding macerator pumps, is the machine, which will usually last up to 15 years, if handling a small amount of waste. With standard usage in a main bathroom in a domestic home, you can assume a macerator to last at least for about 10 years.

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.

How do you keep Macerators clean?

Turn off the pump on the Macerator itself. Pour approximately 1.5-2 litres of the bottle down the toilet and flush. Allow it to stand for 2-3 hours or preferably overnight to allow a complete descale of the tank. After this period, turn the Macerator back on and the system will be cleaned from within.

Can you use a plunger on a macerator toilet?

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 have to empty a Saniflo toilet?

It's important to flush your saniflo at least once a day. Without daily flushing, the contents within the saniflo can dry, causing the tank to break down, making it difficult to restore. A saniflo or macerator toilet relies on electricity to power the macerator and pump the waste out of the toilet.

Why is my Saniflo noisy?

You might hear a buzzing or humming noise from your Saniflo. Or, it may start vibrating when you flush. If this happens, it's probably due to an object lodged in the macerator blade, preventing maceration. Call a registered Saniflo repairs expert to come and fix the blade.

How reliable are Saniflo toilets?

They last as long as any other toilet on the market today.

Saniflo toilets are tested for up to 50,000 flushes as part of their product guarantee. Most of the products will last between 10 to 15 years for the average family. Some models last much longer when given proper maintenance and quick repairs when necessary.

Can I put bleach down a Saniflo toilet?

Alternatives simply don't do as a good a job, and can in fact damage the internal operations of the unit. For example, regular use of ordinary household bleach or other toilet cleaners will damage the rubber membrane which covers the pressure switch that governs when your SANIFLO macerator unit turns itself on and off.

What toilet cleaner is safe for Saniflo?

Pro-Kleen's Toilet Macerator Cleaner & Descaler is suitable for all Saniflo pump units, toilets & urinals.

Can a plumber fix a Saniflo?

A. Unblocking or repairing Saniflo's is normally beyond the capabilities of the average plumbers because plumbers surprisingly don't like dealing with neat sewage and drainage engineers don't like macerator units.

How do I unblock a Saniflo toilet?

Firstly, switch off the Saniflo. For now, you may need to remove some of the waste by hand, especially if the waste threatens to overflow. Next, take some hot towels and place them along the length of your waste pipe. This should loosen up the frozen blockage and allow you to flush out the waste.

How reliable are macerating toilets?

Macerating toilets are as durable as standard toilets, usually working for around 10 to 15 years before any parts need replacing. They're also easy on the environment. While some models use the standard 1.6 gallons per flush (GPF), most upflush toilets use around 1.28 GPF, with some using as little as 0.8 GPF.

How far can a Saniflo 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.

Why put a cloth with vinegar in the toilet?

Its acidity can cut through grime, eliminate stains, and stop odor in its tracks, making it a great tool for cleaning your toilet and a great way to avoid common cleaning mistakes.

What happens if you put baking soda in the toilet?

After you've poured the baking soda and vinegar in the toilet, pour a pot or kettle of hot water down the toilet. Take a look and see if the clog has been released. If it has released, it will make a suction sound and it will drain normally. Flush the toilet once or twice to make sure it's working correctly.