Basement sump pump

[Internet Know How]

Hi All,

 

Any recommendations on bringing toilet and shower waste water to ground level from a basement within residential? Thinking of either saniflow or sump pump installation in basement void below floor. This would be to support a shower room with a toilet, and a separate toilet/sink,

 

Thanks

 

C

[Big Jimbo]

If i had the choice, i would go for a sump pump. Saniflow will make a bit of noise, and you will have to elevate the shower tray. Much nicer if you can get that on the floor. + quite easy to block a saniflow.

[Phil Sacre]

The troubles with a pump in a sump are firstly you probably wouldn't be insured going that deep and secondly you disturb a lot more ground digging trenches to the sump - plus more cost from more dig, more muckaway, more labour and more concrete.

Whereas a Saniflo type pump is on the surface, boxed in and a lot less heavy to get a wet wipe out when it blocks.

Some macerator pumps macerate wet wipes.

[Pocster]

Saniflo do a toilet with integrated macerator - has an additional input for a shower / basin . Surprisingly quiet ( for a macerator ) .