Macerator advice for newbie

[Lucy387]

Hi there,

I’m having a new bathroom installed and the awkward shape of room means that the best option is to move the toilet and fit a macerator.

I have chosen for a corner toilet as it’s the best space-saving option, but would appreciate some words of advice and wisdom when it comes to the macerator.

There is very little space behind the corner toilet to accommodate a macerator and I am struggling to find a macerator with suitable dimensions.
Can I place the macerator long-ways against the wall and run a flexible pipe from the spigot to the macerator? It would be about 1ft/
1 1/2ft long.
Or does the macerator need to be directly attached to the toilet spigot?

Advice gratefully received! I am not a plumber, just a home-owner who is trying to learn the most basic of basics!

 

[Riley]

@rpm would you be good enough to help

 

[rpm]

Any make & model in mind Lucy?

 

[Riley]

Thanks mate

 

[Burger]

Research suggests it’s possible with one of these, don’t know how good they are, I haven’t heard of them. (Hideaway macerator)

Macerator Pumps For Sale Saniflo Uniflo macerators

 

[Lucy387]

Any make & model in mind Lucy?

Well, I haven't decided on one yet as it all depends on whether I am restricted to having it behind the toilet or not. But I was initially looking at the SaniAccess 2
SANIACCESS 2 – SANIFLO

But it won't fit behind the toilet so if I can't add a flexible hose, then I will need to find a more compact one. It is for my main bathroom so will get a fair amount of usage.

@CBW1982 suggested this one which could be a good option.
Uniflo-Flush Hide Away Macerator Pump 22mm discharge

 

[Lucy387]

Research suggests it’s possible with one of these, don’t know how good they are, I haven’t heard of them. (Hideaway macerator)

Macerator Pumps For Sale Saniflo Uniflo macerators

Thank you! I hadn't come across these but it could be just what I am after. I'll investigate

 

[rpm]

Certainly cheaper than the Sanipack.

 

[Ben-gee]

If it’s going to get a lot of use I would think seriously about a different layout or getting 4” soil to it.
Have you had a decent bathroom designer look at your options?
A macerator is really for for when NO other options are available , as I sure ( most) people on here would agree.

 

[Burger]

Hi there,

I’m having a new bathroom installed and the awkward shape of room means that the best option is to move the toilet and fit a macerator.

I have chosen for a corner toilet as it’s the best space-saving option, but would appreciate some words of advice and wisdom when it comes to the macerator.

There is very little space behind the corner toilet to accommodate a macerator and I am struggling to find a macerator with suitable dimensions.
Can I place the macerator long-ways against the wall and run a flexible pipe from the spigot to the macerator? It would be about 1ft/
1 1/2ft long.
Or does the macerator need to be directly attached to the toilet spigot?

Advice gratefully received! I am not a plumber, just a home-owner who is trying to learn the most basic of basics!

Just had a thought in relation to what Ben-gee said, what is your current set-up? Any photos? Maybe we can suggest to help you based on that?