Why does my macerator toilet 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 clean a macerator toilet?

Pour 1-2.5 litres of Toilet Cleaner & Macerator Descaler into the toilet bowl. Turn the macerator pump on for a few seconds to allow the descaler to enter the macerator. Turn the macerator off again and allow to work for 2 hours. Do not flush the toilet during this time.

How do I get the smell out of my Upflush toilet?

To clean your upflush toilet, pour 1-2.5 liters of non-acid Toilet Cleaner and Macerator Descaler into your toilet bowl. Switch on the macerator pump for a few seconds to enable the descaler to enter the macerator. Switch off the macerator again and allow the descaler to work for 2 hours.

Why does my Upflush toilet smell?

The Toilet Smells Bad

Scale develops in the tank over time, and because the tank always has a small amount of water in it, the minerals can mix with waste and cause a foul odor. Upflush toilets should be descaled periodically to prevent this issue.

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.

Macerator Toilets - Everything You Should Know

Do Macerators need servicing?

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.

What can I use to clean my Saniflo toilet?

Saniflo descaler does the job and we can vouch for the product. You can use ordinary toilet cleaners like bleach, toilet duck and many others sparingly, just double flush the toilet after 10-20 minutes to remove all traces. Heavy and prolonged use of toilet cleaners to eventually shrink the rubber parts.

Why does my basement bathroom smell like sewer?

A strong sewer smell coming from your basement is most often caused from a dried out floor drain, a bad ejector pit seal, improperly vented appliances or fixtures, or even a damaged sewer line. Floor Drains – Rarely-used floor drains in your basement are typically the source of the sewer stench.

Do you need to vent an Upflush toilet?

Like all plumbing fixtures, an upflush toilet should vent into your home's main vent stack, which extends from the main sewer line all the way to the roof. The tank comes with a vent connection on top.

How long does a macerator toilet 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.

How do you neutralize sewer smell?

Baking soda and vinegar

Start by pouring ¼ cup of baking soda down the drain, and then leave it for about 10 minutes. Then, follow it with one cup of vinegar. Let the mixture fizzle and work for a few minutes, and then finish by turning on the water and running the disposal to clear out any leftover food waste.

Why does my toilet smell like sulfur?

In technical terms, sewer gases are the result of the “breakdown of human waste and are made up of a mixture of gases including hydrogen sulfide and ammonia.”¹ The rotten egg smell coming from your toilet is telling you that a part of your plumbing line is not functioning properly, and you should listen.

Why does sewer smell come and go?

Clogged drains

One of the most common causes of sewage smells is a clogged drain. When your home's wastewater has nowhere to go, the odors will come back up the drain they should be going down.

Can you poop in a macerator 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.

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.

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.

What happens if toilet is not vented?

Poorly-vented drain lines will not be able to effectively move wastewater and solid waste out of your building. This could lead to problems such as overflowing drains, backed-up toilets, and similar plumbing issues.

Does a macerator 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.

Can you poop in an upflush 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.

Why does my basement toilet smell?

The most common cause of sewer gas odors in a basement will be due to your home being equipped with a large basement floor drain. This drain runs deep into your sewer line, and can give off foul sewer gas odors when: There is damage present in the drain line. The drain line is clogged, or needs cleaning.

How long does a Saniflo toilet last?

Saniflo products usually last somewhere in the region of 10 to 15 years. In most cases, with proper care, a Saniflo system will last a lot longer. It also depends on how often you intend to use the toilet. All toilets are tested up to 50,000 flushes.

How do you clean a Saniflo tank?

Why does my macerator keeps running?

If the macerator pump keeps starting by itself, then it is potentially a problem with the microswitch. For problems to occur with the microswitch it has to have either a fault with a misfiring microswitch or the rubber membrane may have become damaged.

Are Macerators reliable?

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.

Why does my house smell like sewer at night?

If you are detecting foul sewer odors inside the house, this means that there is a weak link somewhere in your plumbing system. Possible sources include bathroom sink drains, toilets, kitchen drains, basement drains, old cast iron piping, or even the vent stack that goes out through your roof.