Pocster Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 We are below ground level . Saniflo blocked - it’s grey water so presume just food waste . In the future though what should I do ? Currently it is draining but real slow ( like hours ) . Should I put some ‘tee off ‘ or something in the outlet pipework so I can drain it ?? As you can see even if I drain the sink I’ve still got a nice vertical pipe of stuff to deal with … Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted October 5, 2023 Author Share Posted October 5, 2023 This a plug or a screw ? - I think it’s a plug ! So perhaps in the future raise the whole unit a bit so I can get a tray under it ? . Perhaps a ‘channel ‘ that takes the water to the front of the cabinet so easier to empty into a bigger tray ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted October 5, 2023 Author Share Posted October 5, 2023 Perhaps a tap with a tube to the front of the cabinet ? . So I can drain in a controlled manner ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markc Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 I would say that’s a drain yes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted October 5, 2023 Author Share Posted October 5, 2023 (edited) Should have fitted a tee on the outlet ( only temp kitchen so no a real issue ). If I take that plug off I’m going to flood shite everywhere Photo from internet Edited October 5, 2023 by Pocster Ffs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted October 5, 2023 Author Share Posted October 5, 2023 Sink U trap with drain also ? . My plan is when sink is empty to disconnect then I can get some height under the unit and get a tray in . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 So if the sink is full and draining slowly, is the motor inside the saniflo running all that time to try and pump it up a presumably now blocked pipe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted October 5, 2023 Author Share Posted October 5, 2023 1 minute ago, ProDave said: So if the sink is full and draining slowly, is the motor inside the saniflo running all that time to try and pump it up a presumably now blocked pipe? No . It’s draining REAL slow . So every 20 mins or so the pump kicks in for a second . I presume the inlet / filter on the pump outlet pipe is blocked ( bet it’s rice ! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 No, that says to me, the water is only slowly trickling IN to the saniflo and the pump comes on when it gets enough to pump for a bit. I would start dismantling the sink trap and pipework between the trap and the saniflo. I would have thought if the saniflo was full and only pumping out very slowly, it would keep on pumping. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted October 5, 2023 Author Share Posted October 5, 2023 1 minute ago, ProDave said: No, that says to me, the water is only slowly trickling IN to the saniflo and the pump comes on when it gets enough to pump for a bit. I would start dismantling the sink trap and pipework between the trap and the saniflo. I would have thought if the saniflo was full and only pumping out very slowly, it would keep on pumping. Yeah I suppose it could be the sink trap blocked . I guess you are presuming pump would keep running if outlet blocked ? The saniflo unit feels heavy ( as though it’s full ) . Tomorrow will dismantle trap and see . Saniflo should put legs on unit so it’s easy to get a tray under to drain . Also a screw thread drain not a plug so controlled release of water . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted October 5, 2023 Author Share Posted October 5, 2023 Top of the class for @ProDave I couldn’t resist undoing the sink trap …. What was in it ? Rice ( said so ! ) and erm cement or something … 🙄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell griffiths Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 Would you not be better off (expletive deleted)ing of those gash saniflow and gravity feed to a proper twin pump station, that can handle pumping turds without blending it up into a poopie smoothie. 💩🥤 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted October 5, 2023 Author Share Posted October 5, 2023 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Russell griffiths said: Would you not be better off (expletive deleted)ing of those gash saniflow and gravity feed to a proper twin pump station, that can handle pumping turds without blending it up into a poopie smoothie. 💩🥤 No room for a pumping station under kitchen unit . Do have a pumping station externally for below ground WC - but that’s another story . Which was added afterwards 😩🙄🙄🙄 Edited October 5, 2023 by Pocster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 Call me particular, but things like rice like that, are solid waste as far as I am concerned. That is what sink strainer baskets are for, so the solid wast goes in the dustbin. That's me trying to be kind to me treatment plant. I also try to avoid cooking oil going down the plughole. I will send the consultancy invoice by email. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susie Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 Does a dishwasher feed into same trap, I regularly clean both ubends as kids can’t be trusted to scrape or empty sink plug trap. dog food bowls are my nightmare. sometimes I’d rather just be left to clean dishes and fill dishwasher myself than clean out the ubends every couple of months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted October 6, 2023 Author Share Posted October 6, 2023 9 hours ago, Susie said: Does a dishwasher feed into same trap, I regularly clean both ubends as kids can’t be trusted to scrape or empty sink plug trap. dog food bowls are my nightmare. sometimes I’d rather just be left to clean dishes and fill dishwasher myself than clean out the ubends every couple of months. A dish washer and washer do feed into it aswell . But not via the trap just direct into the saniflo unit . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Jimbo Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 You had a lucky escape. Trying to unblock a saniflow that takes turds ain't no fun my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saveasteading Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 Rice into compost bin or the council's food bin. Training required. Cement.....? Training required. I did find a solution once to a dishwasher not emptying, to be tile grout and bits blocking the pipes. The owner's relative who had offered to do it, had washed the equipment repeatedly in the kitchen sink. It goes very hard at the trap and bends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conor Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 Get an insinkerator in your final kitchen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted October 6, 2023 Author Share Posted October 6, 2023 34 minutes ago, Conor said: Get an insinkerator in your final kitchen. Yeah I was thinking about that . Any recommendations ? . Will chop up human remains ? ( asking for a friend ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conor Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 2 hours ago, Pocster said: Yeah I was thinking about that . Any recommendations ? . Will chop up human remains ? ( asking for a friend ) We got the most expensive insinkerator brand one. Deals with bones just fine. Not tried teeth yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted October 6, 2023 Author Share Posted October 6, 2023 1 hour ago, Conor said: We got the most expensive insinkerator brand one. Deals with bones just fine. Not tried teeth yet. Can I ask which brand ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saveasteading Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 May I put in a strong vote for sustainability and against macerators. They are sending even more to the sewage works, ending up as sludge with bone in it. Meanwhile our LA food bins are turning it into methane and energy, and liquid fertiliser. Better yet to compost the vegetable matter if feasible. Its much better for the garden than bought in stuff. I have a feeling that most people on here do think about sustainability as a generally good thing, not just a way of saving money. Maybe that's wishful thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Punter Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 19 hours ago, Pocster said: In the future though what should I do ? Torch the house and use the insurance money to get a house with proper drainage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted October 6, 2023 Author Share Posted October 6, 2023 16 minutes ago, Mr Punter said: Torch the house and use the insurance money to get a house with proper drainage. Torch your (expletive deleted)ing house with suggestions like that . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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