Ensuite possibility?

dander

I have to say, given how easily my upstairs toilet can struggle with draining properly, I would definitely be very wary of straying far from the main soil pipe. Mine backs onto an outside wall and has about 2ft of connecting pipe sloping down to the soil, but it noticably blocks more easily than when I've had toilets that go straight into the soil pipe.

moonrakerz

dander wrote: »

I have to say, given how easily my upstairs toilet can struggle with draining properly

Dare I say it ! another good reason for using a Saniflo - no lumps in it :rotfl::rotfl:

dander

You can try, but you won't convince me
I can usually get my toilet 'moving' properly by running the tap on the sink for a bit - or if things are bad, a good slosh of bleach. Simple low tech stuff.
Hardly worth having a electrician in to fit bathroom grade electrics for a gadget that uses extra energy, makes extra noise and has a multitude of parts to go wrong, as well as the risk of blocking it the minute I forget to give every visitor the long list of what mustn't go down it (with a far tougher unblocking routine than a bit of bleach and water).
I believe current building regs say that saniflows can only be used as an additional toilet in a building - if you've only got one, it can't be a saniflow. That suggests to me that they simply aren't as good as a 'proper' toilet!

Not saying they don't have their place, but in my book that place is 'last resort'.

moonrakerz

dander wrote: »

I believe current building regs say that saniflows can only be used as an additional toilet in a building - if you've only got one, it can't be a saniflow. .

Be interested to see where it says that.........

Canucklehead

moonrakerz wrote: »

Be interested to see where it says that.........

See Part G Building Regs.

Canucklehead

diable

dander wrote: »

I have to say, given how easily my upstairs toilet can struggle with draining properly, I would definitely be very wary of straying far from the main soil pipe. Mine backs onto an outside wall and has about 2ft of connecting pipe sloping down to the soil, but it noticably blocks more easily than when I've had toilets that go straight into the soil pipe.

Whats the size of your turd then?

diable

Canucklehead wrote: »

See Part G Building Regs.

Canucklehead

You need to have a water melon in your fridge........... ;o))))


Sorry just being silly today.....

moonrakerz

Canucklehead wrote: »

See Part G Building Regs.

Canucklehead

G4. 4.24

Ta !

27col

moonrakerz wrote: »

The usual cause of any problems with a Saniflo is mistreatment. They are designed to macerate human waste and toilet paper: NOT ladies sanitary ware, gent's "rubber" ware, plastic toys, cat litter, mobile phones etc, etc. If they are used correctly - they are excellent !

Exactly the reasons for not having a Sanilflo. Very difficult to control what others do behind the privacy of a locked toilet door. You can bet your life that the perpetrator will not be the one who has to open it up and clear it out.

typeractive

I know the thread is going slightly off track, though it's interesting to hear others opinions on the saniflo systems. I pretty much have to have one in my en suite - it's yet to be installed so can't comment upon the noise, energy, and efficiency etc (yet). I knowthey are far from most people's number one choice - I think we'd all agree on that, however I must say it's quite refreshing to hear one person say that it's pretty much ok - so thank you moonrakerz - it gives me a little bit of hope.

Exactly the reasons for not having a Sanilflo. Very difficult to control what others do behind the privacy of a locked toilet door. You can bet your life that the perpetrator will not be the one who has to open it up and clear it out.

You're correct, though I can pretty much guarantee I will be the only person to use the saniflo toilet, and not wanting to put anyone off their supper, I only plan to use it for water based deposits. My main bathroom is down the hall for the rest. I probably could have just installed a sink and shower, but I wanted the toilet in also - my mate said to get a urinal! :rotfl:....but he really wasn't joking! lol

Cheers!