Saniflo

[Joe 2017]

Hi
I have a saniflo which started making a noise and now the pump keeps running, I have tried the cleaner this afternoon.

I have attached a picture of a replacement, will this work.

Due to age just feel may be better to replace

 

[just pumps]

Agree at that age it owes you nothing and would replace. The one in your link will work but they are very noisy and need 32mm discharge pipe. If the budget allows go for this one
https://www.googleadservices.com/pa...z-_B3c_rAhU-UhUIHTf_BKsQ9aACegUIDRCqAw&adurl=

 

[Joe 2017]

Thanks that perfect

Out of interest the one I found wont that work. And does it matter if my old one is 685w and this one 400w

 

[just pumps]

Thanks that perfect

Out of interest the one I found wont that work. And does it matter if my old one is 685w and this one 400w

The one you found works on 32mm discharge pipe the original sani works on 22 & 32mm pipe, I don`t know what you have, it also has a horrid 8" long big black non-return valve which again I don`t know if you need or not but more important (to me anyway) is that they have a different motor and are very noisy. I don`t think that you would notice any difference between 600 & 400w, this one has the 600w motor but I`ve never seen one in the flesh so to speak.
https://www.googleadservices.com/pa...1JHy5c_rAhWbiFwKHZDkD1AQ9aACegUIDRCHAQ&adurl=

 

[Joe 2017]

Thanks I will go with the 400w you first recommended

Thanks much appreciated

 

[picasso]

Dont know about the noise but the pump normally runs continuously when the non return valve has failed, easy fix and cheaper than a new unit.

 

[just pumps]

Dont know about the noise but the pump normally runs continuously when the non return valve has failed, easy fix and cheaper than a new unit.

Non-return valve failure is normally a continuous on/off, on/off cycle mate. To fix it would mean taking it apart to replace one part maybe two but at that age I don`t think that is money well spent tbh. If it was a customer I would offer it and let them decide but my bill to them would be around +£100.

 

[Joe 2017]

If I go with 400w does it matter if my old is 685w

400w looks like a perfect fit

Thanks

 

[mattylad]

I doubt it.

When you say "the pump keeps running" do you mean that it is constantly on or do you mean (as "just pumps" says) that it runs for a bit, turns off then after a short period runs again?

Running constantly may mean that you have something as simple as a blockage, if it's cycling then the non return valve is the most obvious choice of common fault.
You do not have to dismantle the unit to repair this, you can add a new one inline in the outlet pipe -there is one shown in black in the pic of the new unit you linked to.
I did this 2+ years ago and it's been fine ever since.

Alternatively yes you can replace the whole thing.

Either way, its a sh1tty job.
Better to burn the house down, move house or even emigrate

 

[just pumps]

If I go with 400w does it matter if my old is 685w

400w looks like a perfect fit

Thanks

https://www.googleadservices.com/pa...0NCi-M_rAhWJecAKHS1CBVAQ9aACegUIDhDjAQ&adurl=
This is the current version, click on technical specs where is shown to be 400w, is that enough proof for you?