This unit is built for commercial use or rental homes where you favor the ability to grind anything. In fact – most guests to your home won’t be able to tell the difference between a standard toilet and an upflush system – especially if you purchase an extension pipe that hides the macerator and pump behind a wall. The entire process takes just a few seconds and is quiet and sanitary. The slurry moves, with the help of the electric pipe, up the discharge pipes (thus “upflush!”) and into your sewage system, septic tank, or holding tank. When the blade begins to turn automatically, it shreds human waste and solids (toilet paper, etc.) into a fine slurry, which it then mixes with flushing water.

The macerator is a powerful tool complete with a sharp, rotating blade. When you flush waste, it moves from the bowl to the macerator. Instead of flushing waste gravitationally (down), it discharges out the back of the unit, through a small diameter pipe (or extension pipe if you are placing the pump behind a wall).

The Saniflo discharge system includes a discharge pipe and macerator. The biggest difference is the discharge system. While their interiors are hardworking machinery, their exteriors are a fashionable complement to any decor. While a Saniflo toilet looks and feels a lot like a standard toilet, they have a few important mechanical differences. We'll also add a few customer photos of a successful installation.īefore you can install your new system, it’s helpful to have a deep understanding of how it works. We’ll also hammer out what makes a Saniflo toilet different, how you can choose the right one, and what you need to be mindful of during the installation. In this guide, we’re going to provide a simple step-by-step template for installing your new upflush system. The good news is that nothing could be further from the truth! Saniflo systems are NOT complex to install! In fact, most DIY installations take just a few hours to complete, and they’re typically faster if you hire a plumber to help you. We get it - Saniflo toilets have been engineered to solve common bathroom installation problems, but installation of the upflush system itself can seem kind of confusing, or even intimidating, before you start.

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