How to choose a mascerator

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Hello,

We're in the middle of a loft conversion which includes a small en-suite toilet. It may possibly include a shower, but probably not, due to space constraints. We need a macerator. The outlet will need to go straight up about 1m, up at 45deg (along roof line) about 1m, and along about 10-11m (including one turn) to get to the soil pipe. We'd like the unit to be located behind the stud wall behind the toilet, in the eaves, for aesthetic reasons and ease of servicing.

The builder has suggested (insisted) we choose the unit ourselves, so that we get one we're happy with and it's not his problem if we get the wrong one -- which leaves the problem with us.

How does one choose a macerator? I've looked through many of the hundreds available on Screwfix and there are some obvious features -- number of inlets, power -> pump height/distance, suitability for various appliances -- but I think any of them would be suitable on those grounds. Perhaps we have the simplest application ever and literally any of them will be OK -- or perhaps there's something I'm not seeing which will become apparent when we try to use it.

Thanks!
-Mark
 
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Read this article first...

Them if you still want one, ask @just pumps to recommend something!


Beat me to it :LOL:

OP could always get one of these. Far more preferable.:D


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Hi Mark,

Best way to start is by searching your local area for somebody who is experienced in servicing your muncher and asking them if they favour a manufacture and why because they do need looking at now and then.
As far as I`m aware there is only one manufacture who does have a network of such people and that is Saniflo, whilst not the cheapest they are the most copied which speaks volumes. My choice of model would be one from the Saniaccess range (all depending on whether you do the shower or not).

Please give the service engineer around 30" behind the wall, good headspace and a proper light over the muncher, we hate being expected to do a commando crawl over joists wearing a head torch in a confined space and many will refuse the job due to lack of access. Please also read the 10 Golden rules re the pipe runs and elbows in the runs.
 
Thanks JustPumps - very useful. Thanks also for the tips on access. The unit will be in storage space which meets all those recommendations quite nicely.

The 'Saniaccess 2' looks suitable, based on what you're saying. The ability to service with it in place sounds very useful.
 

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