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Hey Yeah it turns by hand manually but is very stiff. I'm guessing that plastic 'washer' in the last photo is physically part of the handle and has snapped off.

Hey all, Not sure where to post this so thought here would be good. This shower started 'clicking' as you adjusted the temp. Now the temperature dial doesn't seem to work. I've taken the cover off as I assume it's some plastic or something broken rather than a thermostatic valve or similar. Googled it; but can't see what goes where. i.e. can't tell if it is broken. Have this 'white' disc which seems to sit on the back of the control knob - but falls off!; is this broken? Cheers

Thanks

Thanks. The bathroom internal space is no issue.

No it's a new build. Just taken so long it seems like a renovation!

Hey all, Looked online but can't find the answer for this. Due to some complications my bathroom door might have to be narrower than usual. I *assumed* this might cause an issue for BC (not going to ask them and draw attention to the problem!); due to wheelchair access. Do *all* building have to have min width doorways for wheelchair access (I can understand on a bungalow) but on a house with stairs?? Or is it at BC's discretion ? Cheers p.s new build

Hard sell nick ; hard sell ! ?

Lol ! misses just wants a wc access with no stairs

Or just a potty under the bed!

I think so! Cheers

Hey Nick! ; you sure you aren't the PR man for Saniflo! Have read some other horror stories. Apparently even floss can tangle around the blade and burn the motor out. Some people are so concerned about their system when people visit they make sure they use the 'proper' toilet as they can't be trusted to not put 'bad things' down their saniflo I do find it strange that in 2017 a reliable system for this doesn't exist!. Surely a sink waste disposal system has the same task?; that has to deal with liquids and different solids...... Though expensive are the 'commercial' systems any better?? http://www.plumbcenter.co.uk/product/saniflo-sanicom-heavy-duty-commercial-pump-system-1/

Right been thinking about this. Basement WC and kitchen have to pump vertically no choice. Ignoring cost intended to have a separate macerator for WC and another just for kitchen waste (at least that's just grey water). Regarding the ensuite ; assuming I can't get a normal waste pipe with sufficient fall in there would it be fair to assume a macerator pumping only horizontally is better than one that needs to pump vertically!?

My kitchens below ground also; so will need some thing for kitchen/washer/dishwasher waste also...

Hmmm, that cat flap does sound crap (no pun intended) could I not simply add a non return valve to the discharge pipe just for peace of mind? Yep basement (this is a separate WC); so no choice here. The ensuite I'm thinking about is at ground level.

Possibly

LOL! I get the impression we aren't fans of these. What fall over distance must a standard toilet waste run have?. I got to cross the width of the house around 7m to reach the drain. Would also require drilling through a 1 foot thick reinforced concrete wall - guess a diamond cutter would be needed. BUT!; below ground for a WC I have no option but a sani - shite (as you call them ) - but why no non return value on the output? Fully appreciate when it busts to just replace it! - not interested in attempting a repair Cheers

Well as I need to add insulation , UFH and then screen I assume the tray waste won't be an issue. I could also make sure that the macerator sits on the beam and block i.e. not on the finished screed floor When these things pump vertically I *assume* I should install a non return valve near the unit? i.e. so in the event of failure and pipe disconnection I don't get sewage all over the ensuite floor!!!

I am planning it for an ensuite I assume I'd have to raise the shower tray in order to get a fall into the unit ? really did want a shower tray flush and embedded in the floor

They require regular servicing? or just when faulty?

Hey all, Been looking into these macerating pumps. On the saniflo website it suggests placing the unit behind a finished wall (say directly behind the WC). As these are sealed units non serviceable is this wise?. If it fails it's not just removal of the toilet but knocking a hole in your wall to get at the unit and replace. Cheers

Cheers!

Hey! Now that's a neat solution for the ensuite!. The window positions aren't set in stone so could be moved to accommodate. Are you suggesting this arrangement goes 'flue' side? Here's the current bath room layout; and yes I agree with you all now that a toilet on a bedroom wall is a bad idea. This limits things a bit. Attached a suggestion; but is it too tight? (could wides the bathroom a bit to accommodate.... Thanks all!

Yeah could do i agree 70cm is too tight . regarding loo against wall is there no sound proofing method I can use ??

Hey Thanks for the ideas. I will make the internal dividing stud wall as thin as possible! Not sure how a triangular ensuite would work ; can you sketch or explain? I did see another thread with a nice curved wall - I took the logic that straight walls are easier for me Cheers

The architect actually did amend the plans (my fault) here's his final layout