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kelly · 1 year ago

I just put one in a basement 6 months ago, and it also pumps waste water from a shower, which is the only part that had to be raised (6"). On the whole it's great. It wasn't cheap, about $1000 for the whole system, but it was a far better choice then digging up the concrete. I was surprised to find six local dealers with multiple Saniflo units in stock. Upon inquiry a number of them told me "When plumbers find out they don't have to dig up the concrete they buy it."

Charles & Hudson · 1 year ago

I'm Curious, did the the shower have to be raised high enough to allow the water to flow into the pump?

Kelly · 1 year ago

Yes, but I staged it about 10' away from the toilet pump unit, and you need about a 1/4" drop per foot in the drain line. But if you are closer you can lower it a bit. You still have to put in a trap though, so you have to make room for that. You can go with 1.5" drain lines though, even though most codes say 2". I put in vents but never ran them (they only have that option for US codes too where in Europe they just use a little vent plug on top of the pump.) I've had no problem and no issues in the rest of the house.

Also, they make a separate pump (sanishower)for under $300 just for the shower. What you could do, (which Saniflow confirmed but did not give instructions for), is just dig a small hole in the concrete deep enough for the shower trap and another nearby to house the pump box and drain in between. In this way you could install the shower flat as well.

Charles & Hudson · 1 year ago

Thanks for providing details on your install. I'm sure many others will find this useful.

erik · 1 year ago

does it break up corn?