Macerating toilet?

[merrittboy1]

Now that fishing is done for the year, at least ocean, it is time to do some home repairs. Sure there are a lot of DIY guys on here so was hoping I could get some advice. Looking a at putting in a new downstairs bathroom with shower. Have heard that a macerating system would be a good way to solve all without having to rip up floor etc. any ideas, anyone have experience with these? Thanks in advance.

 

[TenMile]

Dont think macerating is what you mean -- thats what I have in my boat. Grinds up the crap and spits it into the ocean. Your friends in Merritt wouldn't like you much.

You might mean one with a lift pump (probably is macerating). They usually have a holding tank and a pump that sends the crap up above grade. I have had one of those and my in-laws have one too that has failed in the past. I think there are new models of toilets you can get now without the holding tank as well. The pumps are generally well made but can and do fail and replacing them is the job you'd expect it to be. Obviously can flush them when the power is out unless it has a UPS.

 

[merrittboy1]

They are called macerating or up-flush. I have heard good and bad. I want to run sink, toilet and shower into it. I have done some research, but was hoping there would be a lot more people with experience. I just don't want to dig up the cement. Thanks for the information.

 

[scott craven]

Google "Sani-flo", There are a few different models available.
they save a lot of time and work as you don't need to break the slab to get proper grade.
they macerate and pump the waste out in a 3/4" line.
sold at all locations of Andrew Sheret Ltd.
(branches in Kelowna, Vernon and Salmon arm)
www.sheret.com

 

[sly_karma]

Shower and sink are still a problem not solved by macerating toilet. You either do away with those or you put in a small lift station and pump it all up to regular sewer outfall. Still means cutting some conc though. Thoughtful design can limit the cutting needed.

 

[merrittboy1]

Shower and sink are still a problem not solved by macerating toilet. You either do away with those or you put in a small lift station and pump it all up to regular sewer outfall. Still means cutting some conc though. Thoughtful design can limit the cutting needed.

In my research, I have found that you can run your shower and sink into the same tank as the toilet... I am leaning towards digging things up and putting in a pump. Still need more research. Thanks.