Where does macerator waste go?

When waste enters the pump it is macerated (divided into tiny pieces combined with water), it's then pumped through small bore PVC pipe to the main drainage outflow pipes. But where does it go? All Saniflo products are designed to pump waste into a city sewer, septic tank, or soil stack.

Where does the Saniflo waste go?

- Where is the waste discharged? All of Saniflo products are designed to pump out the waste into a city sewer, septic tank or soil stack.

How do you drain a macerator toilet?

Turn the lever near the back of the toilet tank to stop the water flow. Bailout as much of the water in the toilet tank as you can. Place a bucket underneath the pipe running from the top of the Saniflo macerator. Loosen the pipes with a wrench, allowing the residual water to drain into the bucket.

How far can a macerator pump waste?

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 macerating toilets clog?

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 the Saniflo Macerator Pump Works

How reliable are macerator toilets?

Older models have a reputation for being unreliable and for frequently breaking down. These two things are not quite as much of a concern these days due to advances in technology, but a macerator is not likely to be quite as reliable as a regular toilet with a normal sewage pipe connection.

Can you poop in an Upflush toilet?

At the end of the day, upflush toilets work almost the same way as a regular toilet. Like a traditional toilet, they attach to your sewer and flush waste out. Unlike a traditional toilet, though, they can go anywhere!

Can you pump toilet waste uphill?

It is the only unit capable of pumping horizontally, or with a double lift and even at an uphill gradient. By using a vortex impeller submersible pump, the Flushmaster provides an open free flow sewage and wastewater pumping capability like no other product on the market.

What size pipe comes out of a macerator?

Macerator manufacturers normally recommend diameters from ¾” to 1½”. The ¾” diameter may be the cheapest alternative, but the high-speed flow increases the piping friction loss. Not only will velocity flow increase, but the pump's power consumption will rise and there will be a higher risk of clogging the pipes.

Do you need building regs for a macerator toilet?

The macerated (cut up) waste still needs to drain away to the sewer, it just uses a smaller diameter pipe and a pump. You need to apply for building regulations approval.

Can you put a macerator toilet anywhere?

The biggest benefit that you receive when you purchase a macerating toilet is that they can be installed anywhere in the house whether you have a traditional plumbing or drainage system or not. These toilets are great alternatives for areas that were never intended to have a toilet.

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.

Do Saniflo toilets need emptying?

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.

Does a macerating toilet need to be vented?

Unless you're using a SaniCOMPACT, which doesn't require venting, you'll need to vent the macerator pump into your home's vent system.

How long do macerator toilets last?

The general rule about macerators is that the machine is an added 2nd toilet and is only built good enough for a small amount of traffic, which should last for up to 10 years depending on the use. If the macerator is being used in high traffic for example student accommodation, then you would expect about 3 years.

Can you drain a sink into a macerating toilet?

Properly sized, a macerating system can handle all the fixtures in a bathroom, including the sink, shower, tub and toilet, even on a septic system. What's more, these fixtures will work up to 12 feet below and as far away as 150 feet from a septic tank or sewer line.

What is the minimum size drain required for a macerating toilet system?

2. Macerating toilet assemblies that serve single water closets shall have a minimum discharge opening of 3/4 inch (19 mm).

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

How far can a sewage pump push?

Sewage ejector pumps are designed to pump raw sewage from your home into a septic tank or gravity flow sewer main. For this reason, they can only pump to distances under 750 feet. However, a benefit of sewage ejector pumps is that they are built to move up to 200 gallons per minute of raw sewage.

Are macerator 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.).

Can a macerator pump up?

Then came macerators or 'lifting stations', which carry out the messy task of moving solid matter uphill or along horizontal pipes. They do this by macerating the waste into small pieces and pumping the dirty water away.

Do Upflush toilets smell?

Why Does My Upflush Toilet Smell? Bad smells can be triggered by a build-up of solid waste or limescale in the 2-3 inches of water that always remains in the macerating unit. To determine if it's your upflush toilet that's emitting the bad odor, flush the toilet or fill the basin with water and then unplug it.

Can you put toilet paper in a macerator?

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.

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.