Where does the waste go in a Saniflo toilet?

Where does the Saniflo waste go? When flushed, the waste in a Saniflo toilet does not go directly to the outlet pipe. Instead, it heads to the WasteAway (soil stack) unit. Before it arrives there the Saniflo macerator technology reduces the waste to liquid form within a few seconds.

Where does the waste from a macerator 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.

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.

How do you drain 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 does a Saniflo toilet system work?

A Saniflo macerating system features two unique components: a macerator and a pump. The macerator includes a rotating blade (think of the blade in the bottom of your blender). When you flush the toilet, the macerator turns on automatically, mixes the waste with flushing water, and grinds the solids into a fine slurry.

How the Saniflo Macerator Pump Works

Is Saniflo a waste disposal unit?

Waste goes to the Saniflo or WasteAway unit when the toilet is flushed, instead of directly to an outflow pipe. The macerator technology then kicks into action. A blade spins at up to 3,600 rpm to pulverise waste into liquid in a matter of just seconds. The unit's pump then comes to life.

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.

How do you empty a macerator toilet?

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.

How do you drain a macerator?

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. Remove the pipes after they have drained completely. Clear any blockage from the inside of the pipe using warm water or a plumbing snake.

Is Saniflo a good idea?

Thanks to Saniflo, I was able to build a bathroom in my basement with a shower, sink and toilet. I also hooked up a sink from the laundry room to the Saniflo. The Saniflo sent the waste waters up 4 feet into the sewage pipe going to my septic tank. Almost 20 years of constant usage, that is remarkable.

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.

How often should a Saniflo be serviced?

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.

What is a macerator waste pump?

A Macerator Pump is a kind of pump that is connected to a toilet (or in some cases included in the toilet itself if you buy a macerator toilet) that grinds up solid waste so that it can be pumped against gravity more effectively.

How do you clean a Saniflo macerator?

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.

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 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.

How does the macerator toilet work?

A macerating toilet is an upflush toilet system. It sends waste to a unit behind the toilet in a large container or in a container in the wall. High-powered blades liquefy the waste before it is pumped out of the unit through a pipe that is directly tied to the main drain line.

How long does Saniflo 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.

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.

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 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.

What is a toilet waste disposal unit?

A waste disposal unit, also known as a macerator, can be installed in sinks, toilets and other appliances. Macerators are used to help transfer bathroom or sink waste to the existing waste pipes by breaking down material – this could mean softening, churning or cutting waste.

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.