The simple answer is that yes you can poop in a Saniflo toilet. As with normal toilet systems you can put any organic waste into the toilet bowl and use the flush mechanism to remove it—which includes toilet paper—although like a standard toilet too much toilet paper can lead to blockages occurring.
How long should a Saniflo last?
about 10 to 15 years
Do Saniflo toilets stink?
Why does my Saniflo smell? Bad smells can be due to a build-up of limescale and human waste in the 2-3 inches of water that's always left in the Saniflo. To see if it's your Sanilfo that's emitting the bad smell, flush your toilet or fill your basin with water and then unplug it.
How reliable are macerator toilets?
Largely maintenance-free (the macerator and pump are usually permanently sealed in an oil-filled enclosure), macerating toilets shouldn't present any significant problems when installed correctly... provided they're used correctly.
What can you not put down a Saniflo toilet?
Saniflo Macerator is Blocked Typical blockages include baby wipes, sanitary products, grease and food waste. It's important to avoid putting these items down your Saniflo unit to prevent blockages.Mar 9, 2020
Where does the waste go from a macerator toilet?
The macerator pump uses a stainless steel fast-rotating cutting blade to convert solids and fluids into a fine slurry that is discharged under pressure through small-diameter piping (¾-inch or 1-inch) and expelled into the sewage line or septic tank.
Can you put a Saniflo toilet anywhere?
Under the stairs, in a basement, in a tiny closet or even the garage, you can install a full or half bath virtually anywhere. Areas restricted from conventional plumbing were once impossible to build a bathroom in. Today, with the emergence of the Saniflo Up-Flush Toilet System, practically anything is possible.
Where does the waste from a Saniflo toilet go?
Where does the Saniflo waste go? When flushed, the waste in a Saniflo toilet does not go directly to the outlet pipe. Instead, it heads to the WasteAway (soil stack) unit.
Are Saniflo systems a good idea?
Saniflo toilets are installable almost anywhere in the home, regardless of what your drainage system or plumbing setup happens to be. Because it is an upflush system, these toilets are an excellent addition to a basement bathroom where upward movement of waste is necessary.Dec 15, 2018
Does a Saniflo toilet need to be flushed daily?
It's important to flush your saniflo at least once a day. Without daily flushing, the contents within the saniflo can dry, causing the tank to break down, making it difficult to restore. A saniflo or macerator toilet relies on electricity to power the macerator and pump the waste out of the toilet.Nov 7, 2017
How much does it cost to install an Upflush toilet?
Upflush toilets typically cost $600-$800. A professional plumber can usually install one in an hour or two ($100-$200) for a total cost of $700-$1,000.