How to Install a Saniflo Toilet

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2 жыл бұрын

Want a toilet in your basement, but don't want to bust up concrete to run plumbing? Here's how to install a toilet in your basement with a an upflow bathroom system.
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0:01 - 0:36 Saniflo Toilet System Installation
0:37 - 0:51 Step #1: Place the Macerator/Pump
0:52 - 1:03 Step #2: Install a GFCI Outlet
1:04 - 1:26 Step #3: Build the Shower Pan Step-Up
1:27 -1:44 Step #4: Connect the Shower and Sink Drains
1:45 - 1:58 Step #5: Install the Vents
1:59 - 2:15 Step #6: Connect the Discharge to the Pump
2:16 - 2:45 Step #7: Connect the Discharge to the Main Sewer Line
2:46 - 2:59 Step #8: Connect the Toilet
3:00 - 3:20 Step #9: Install the Toilet
3:21 - 3:32 - Step #10: Install Shower and Sink
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@yv1683 2 жыл бұрын

It's the best decision we ever made for our family. Did sink toilet and shower combo. Have had it for 3 years. No issues at all and can handle Charmin toilet paper.

@mikecabral7436 Жыл бұрын

Do you have your sink and shower going into the pump on one side or are they on their own?

@loopholelifestyle Жыл бұрын

Hi. I may go this route for my garage suite Reno. Does the toilet make much noise when it slices and dices and pumps?

@yv1683 Жыл бұрын

@@mikecabral7436 they are all together on the other side of the wall where the macerator is located.

@yv1683 Жыл бұрын

@@loopholelifestyle it makes just as much noise as a regular toilet. It's a different sound but same noise level.

@tannerc900 10 ай бұрын

Well that’s a relief it can handle charmin toilet paper. Can it handle cashmere?

@SanifloUSA 4 ай бұрын

That is a nice video ! Thank you for installing our product ! Sorry it took us so long to see it !

@Harrison2253 8 ай бұрын

If you install one of these don't put it in the wall behind the toilet. Put it some where that you can easily service it or replace it if needs be.

@DontLookBehindYou1 3 ай бұрын

Maybe an access panel like they do in Europe? Or on the backside of the wall...

@kyleyp336 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vid! Going to be installing one of these here right away. Good to come across videos that aren’t filled with 45 minutes of fluff 🔥

@dngrclwn 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video. Covers all the basics and answers a couple questions that I had about my upcoming install.

@mijalic1 2 жыл бұрын

Great instruction. Thank you for the time and effort you took to make this video and share it with us. Greetings from Croatia.

@dbrotten2556 9 ай бұрын

You need a ball valve I believe just outside of the discharge though for possible maintenance. Other than that you covered it all real fast. Thanks!

@ilhamchacha4854 2 жыл бұрын

Merci beaucoup ✅

@freightshayker 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@hawaiidogs9277 Жыл бұрын

@brendan3081 Жыл бұрын

does this need city permits to install and tie into the existing plumbing? can i be used on the same floor and pump from a different room vs up from basement?

@Noidhole88 2 жыл бұрын

Any chance you have a pic of the finished shower? I'm doing the same build in my basement but the toilet and sink are swapped.

@dbrotten2556 9 ай бұрын

3:39 that’s all it took to cover everything you need to know! Great video! Thanks!

@LaurieSpencer-qu5yx Жыл бұрын

How do you secure the toilet over a heated tile floor without damaging the heating system? Thanks

@stephenhawkx 2 жыл бұрын

Just wondering how loud the pump is? Is it intrusive at all?

@spree1948 2 жыл бұрын

Can I connect the Saniflo waste line to an existing sink drain? I am moving the next over and will have this drain unused. Thanks

@leespiderpod Жыл бұрын

In the UK we call hose clamps, jubilee clips for some strange reason

@barrymarson9658 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the education

@CharlieWangs Жыл бұрын

How do I know/find the existing vent system/pipe? Thanks.

@franciscaramirez2342 Жыл бұрын

Cool

@johnquinones5847 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t fully understand the venting process any input on that

@pedrocols Жыл бұрын

That discharge tube seems to narrow. I am thinking the tank will grind the waste.

@ronaldprovencher7570 7 ай бұрын

Have you come up with a fix for the 38700 ser. unit ? the reverse flow seal not seating causing the pump to surg on and off ???????????????????????????

@awilliam1 Ай бұрын

Is there a check valve built into the unit?

@edwinalvarez9458 2 жыл бұрын

Could you share the specs you used to build your shower base?

@Wanker59 Жыл бұрын

I wonder if the macerator unit could be positioned lower. By that I mean cut or break up a small amount of concrete and put the unit say 8 to 10 inches down thus eliminating the need for a raised shower or bath. The toilet connection would then need to be elbowed down to reach the inlet port of the macerator..

@jakekucharzyk Жыл бұрын

I was actually thinking of building the whole floor in the bathroom on a raised platform and that way you don’t have the step up shower issue.

@TravelingTranFamily 29 күн бұрын

How tall did you make the base for the shower? Also is there a video of you installing the shower pan? Also can you tap into a 3/4” line instead of a main sewer line?

@davidarmandk Жыл бұрын

I live in Florida (no basements). I am looking into installing one of these outside for an outdoor toilet near the pool deck so people dont have to run inside. Do you know if I can hook the discharge into the 2" cleanout cap that will be right next to the toilet? That is the only option I can think of without destroying the foundation of the house. Thanks

@MyFortressConstruction 7 ай бұрын

You can hook the discharge up to any sewer line that is properly sloped and plumbed to code (just don't turn a dry vent stack into a wet one if that's not allowed). If you do use a sani-T clean out then you will lose the a ility to use that clean out to unplug things. I would probably add another sani-T on top so I could break things up if needed.

@anthonyjarrett9552 2 жыл бұрын

This needs a full ball valve on the discharge line from the pump

@Chris-gx5jz 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks for sharing. Would you have any recommendations for size and location of access panel?

@edwinalvarez9458 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like have a shower and sink attached to your system...could you share any additional info specific to how you set up the venting system for each.

@jwd215 Жыл бұрын

The specs are based on your shower pan. Your pan will determine the specs.

@Stonymontana14 11 ай бұрын

Hi what if I don’t have a place for the discharge pipe to go dump all the stuff out ? I’m in my garage plz help !

@raymo6795 10 ай бұрын

...mine has been installed since 2008..I am on my 3rd macerator...they are about $400. My recent problem is that my toilet seems to be leaking at the bottom of the toilet...more like "seeping". I tightened the screws, but one of them either stripped, or broke...any suggestions?

@johnnyAutobot Жыл бұрын

I am currently on this type of project in my bsmt, what size discharge line is recommended?

@Marco858636 Жыл бұрын

So what do you do if/when you have to service the Saniflo due to a malfunction? Do you have to rip the wall down to get at it?

@Vinlyguyx420x 3 ай бұрын

Anyone use this in a tiny house / mobile set up? I’ve always thought this would be the best way to achieve “real” mobile plumbing toilet wise

@davidsallee3867 Жыл бұрын

How does putting the outlet facing the inside of room when the pump is on the outside of the wall 🤭

@martinabbate3599 7 ай бұрын

What happens when the pump breaks? How do you get there? Knock the wall down no service access up against the blind wall. Could you put it on another wall? That's not blind but against the bricks. You and get to the pomp where it breaks

@abdelelejel8087 2 жыл бұрын

What happens if there is an issue with the macerator system? I’ve seen reviews that toilet paper gets stuck or they need to replace. If it’s behind the wall and drywalled in, how are you able to access it?

@bkkcanuck Жыл бұрын

I can actually answer that for you, what I did was NOT drywall the section in front of the pump which is directly behind the toilet. I left a hinged panel painted the same as the room and when I need to access the pump simply unhook and remove the toilet lift up the hinged panel and I full access to the pump.

@suuupretty 2 ай бұрын

@@bkkcanuckhow long have you had this system? How much did it cost?

@bkkcanuck 2 ай бұрын

@@suuupretty Currently just under 2 years it's been active. Roughly about 1800 all in for pump, toilet, tank and pipes.

@suuupretty 2 ай бұрын

@@bkkcanuckthank you for your answer.

@ProjectWildwood Жыл бұрын

How do you finish out the wall behind the toilet so the macerator is accessible for service?

@robertszostak1953 Жыл бұрын

My guess would be a guillotine door that fit into a U track. Slide vertically up to reveal opening

@dennycrane4261 2 жыл бұрын

I have a question, how does this works with toilet paper put into the toilet? Does the macerator takes cares of it, or the toilet paper needs to be disposed in a trash can...also, whats the minimun space clearance to have it installed

@real_is_tic1677 2 жыл бұрын

Its rated for toilet paper. NO PAPER TOWELS OR TAMPONS. I decided no to put toilet paper in mine just to be sure.

@suuupretty 2 ай бұрын

@@real_is_tic1677how long have you had it? How much does it cost aprox?

@Barnabas45 2 жыл бұрын

Can you use a Bidet with this?

@amc78 3 ай бұрын

I don't see why not... It's just more water

@danlewis4886 7 ай бұрын

What if the shower goes on the left

@martinfournier9761 Жыл бұрын

So many code violations in this video but every will still work

@dulow Жыл бұрын

What happens when you flush and the power goes out?

@amc78 3 ай бұрын

It's not going to work ha.. you would need a generator until the power comes back on

@stephane184 Жыл бұрын

My only concern with this is longevity of the macerator. Like anything mechanical, it wears down and breaks. If it’s behind a fully finished wall, it’s a pain to replace. Doable, but wondering if it’s worth saving busting up the concrete.

@fringebenefit1403 Жыл бұрын

Just put an access point in the wall where the macerator is placed!!!

@kevinwhisenant 5 ай бұрын

Isn't the Y upside down??? 😮

@ronaldprovencher7570 7 ай бұрын

That all fine and good but make sure that you get a parts manual .. and that the reverse flow valve is a variable for replacement .. it is the first item to fail on the unite .. and the pump will keep surging .

@goob748 7 ай бұрын

Hello we have one of these toilet in our basement and I’m doing some research on it and when I plugged it in it made a really loud loud, grinding kind of noise. Is That caused by the reverse valve?

@empanada7 Жыл бұрын

to service the pump i guess you need to destroy your wall ?

@rubii5076 7 ай бұрын

What about if you did everything right but for some odd reason behind the toilet base it's very small drips of water coming out. Any suggestions

@m4rvinmartian 5 ай бұрын

*Then you didn't do everything right. What is it with people nowadays. Have you forgotten how words work? Lying doesn't alter reality, if you do a plumbing job and have a leak, you absolutely did not do everything right.*

@fkngrvn666 Жыл бұрын

Great system but toilet water is too low. Shit stains the bowl and it is 😝

@rodfrinks5947 Жыл бұрын

Does the pump hold a shitty scent?

@mmenil1 5 ай бұрын

bad decision for placing that unit in the back of a wall that you will finish making it inaccessible for repair down the line. Just make a finished box behind the toilet BEFORE having the pipes go into the wall and this way you will have peace of mind for the future.

@tannerc900 Ай бұрын

As someone with part of their job is to maintain buildings… please do not put this behind a wall. The company I work for has quite a few of these behind a wall and it’s so much more of a pain in the neck when these things are behind a wall so if something goes wrong with them expect a increase in your bill because you have to cut into the wall, or if the pump fails and leaks well self explanatory.. leave it behind the toilet but not inside a wall.

@giantgrowth4204 Жыл бұрын

There is so much wrong with this

@ohnoyo Ай бұрын

Like?

@seymourclarkson2336 10 ай бұрын

Lol $1400

@ronaldprovencher7570 7 ай бұрын

Make sure that that reverse flow valve is replaceable and that it is availably .. it's the first thing to go !!! ..other wise your stuck with a $ 800 dollar ..peace of crap !