Creating a tiny WC in bedroom wardrobe?

FrankRizzo

pollypenny wrote: »

We did that. We removed the fitted wardrobes and built out the same distance, which gave yes room for the toilet, small sink and a shower cubicle. We have an extractor fan, of course.

Unfortunately our bedroom is on the opposite side of the house to the soil pipe, so we had a macerator fitted.

That was in 2006 and it's been worth every penny.

Has your macerator lasted ok during that time? No issues? Used a lot?

crazycatlady1984

teddysmum wrote: »

...and consult your doctor.

Not sure what you mean by that?

Davesnave

crazycatlady1984 wrote: »

Not sure what you mean by that?

I think she means there are drugs which can reduce frequency. This is certainly true for males, but I have no idea if something similar would also work for females, who are plumbed differently.

As a child, other kids told me that the Queen used special medicine to avoid the need to 'go' while on royal business. I knew this not to be true, having seen and used the loo in the Royal Box at a well known venue.

crazycatlady1984

Davesnave wrote: »

I think she means there are drugs which can reduce frequency. This is certainly true for males, but I have no idea if something similar would also work for females, who are plumbed differently.

As a child, other kids told me that the Queen used special medicine to avoid the need to 'go' while on royal business. I knew this not to be true, having seen and used the loo in the Royal Box at a well known venue.

Thanks Dave......I guessed that is what she meant but was hoping somebody wouldn't be so flippant about a health condition (which I had already acknowledged) when I was asking for DIY advice. Looks like perhaps she was just being that insensitive. Oh well!

pollypenny

It came in just under £4000 I recall. Well worth it. We also thought about using the loft, but kids have left home and there's just two of us. We'd have to have sold up or rattle round in a too big house.

Macerator has been fine. Works for my daily shower, as well as loo perhaps once a day, I suppose. OH never uses it as the toilet seat is one that comes down slowly. During the day, I tend to use the loo in the main bathroom.

crazycatlady1984

pollypenny wrote: »

It came in just under £4000 I recall. Well worth it. We also thought about using the loft, but kids have left home and there's just two of us. We'd have to have sold up or rattle round in a too big house.

Macerator has been fine. Works for my daily shower, as well as loo perhaps once a day, I suppose. OH never uses it as the toilet seat is one that comes down slowly. During the day, I tend to use the loo in the main bathroom.

Thanks Pollypenny. Good to know it can be done and can work well. Will have a think and then maybe speak to plumber/ bathroom installer person x

Sausage11

Presumably you mean that the toilet will be oriented in the direction of the wardrobe run? So toilet projection shouldn't be an issue but the question is width?

If so, does the 77cm include the stud wall (which would take around 13cm)? If it doesn't include the stud wall then you'll be left with about 64cm width which is tight but doable. If you have the full 77cm then you should be fine. (Assuming that a toilet is around 35cm wide.).

Edit: Not sure if there are any building regs restrictions though.

crazycatlady1984

Sausage11 wrote: »

Presumably you mean that the toilet will be oriented in the direction of the wardrobe run? So toilet projection shouldn't be an issue but the question is width?

If so, does the 77cm include the stud wall (which would take around 13cm)? If it doesn't include the stud wall then you'll be left with about 64cm width which is tight but doable. If you have the full 77cm then you should be fine. (Assuming that a toilet is around 35cm wide.).

Edit: Not sure if there are any building regs restrictions though.

Yup, that's right.

And yeah, 77cm all in, of which some will be taken up by the wall, so yeah will be tight, but that's good to know it's do-able!

Thanks

phill99

Surely it's easier to get your bladder dealt with.

Davesnave

phill99 wrote: »

Surely it's easier to get your bladder dealt with.

Nice one Dr Phill....

OTOH, might be even easier to read the OP and whole thread before replying.