Saniflo Cable too short for Spur.

[Paul35]

I’ve just brought a Macerator (Saniflo Sanitop UP) and the cable is too short for the fused spur!!

I can’t lower the fused spur as it will be in the way of my vanity unit, sink and toilet.

What are my options in getting this connected? A Junction box? Another fused spur?

Thanks.

 

[Nozzle]

Are there user serviceable parts in side? (i.e. normal screws holding the housing together, rather than security bits or completely moulded).

If so - I'd open up the case and replace the flex with a longer one. (May involve soldering, which if you can't already do, best to find someone who can - or learn prior to working on this unit)

Nozzle

 

[Paul35]

No, I’ve already looked, it’s all moulded inside with the motor.

 

[SUNRAY]

Either a junction box of some description (even a 13A socket and plug) within the cabinet or a cooker outlet plate if this is likely to be buried and on show.

 

[just pumps]

Best way is another fused spur. With the right equipment you can dismantle and rewire from the inside but the quickest way is with a IP67 connector outside.

 

[Sureitsoff?]

if the blue tape on the wall shows where cabinets will be could you fit a socket inside the new cabinet

 

[RandomGrinch]

Not the 'perfect' solution, but a very simple and cheap one!
Very useful for extending fridge leads etc.

https://www.wilko.com/wilko-3-core-flex-connector/p/5352740

 

[just pumps]

Should be IP67 rated in the bathroom

 

[EFLImpudence]

Should be IP67 rated in the bathroom

No.

Electric showers which you actually operate while being sprayed with water only have to be IPX4.

 

[Paul35]

if the blue tape on the wall shows where cabinets will be could you fit a socket inside the new cabinet

Yes, the blue tape is where the cabinet is going to be; left side is the sink, right side is toilet. Was thinking about putting the flex under the floorboard, into a junction box and up the trunking (in the wall) and up to the fused spur.

 

[just pumps]

ip67 vs ipx4
I recall an email from Sani stating IP67 however that was many years ago but I`ve stuck to it.

 

[just pumps]

Yes, the blue tape is where the cabinet is going to be; left side is the sink, right side is toilet. Was thinking about putting the flex under the floorboard, into a junction box and up the trunking (in the wall) and up to the fused spur.

Please consider anybody that has to remove and reinstall when routing the power cable.

 

[RandomGrinch]

Please consider anybody that has to remove and reinstall when routing the power cable.

That's why a simple '3 core flex connector' may be ideal
And if the connection was within the cabinet, many would consider that to be outside of zone anyway

 

[just pumps]

That's why a simple '3 core flex connector' may be ideal
And if the connection was within the cabinet, many would consider that to be outside of zone anyway

I wouldn`t object to a connection inside the cabinet but not by running cable under the floor.

 

[scousespark]

I’ve just brought a Macerator (Saniflo Sanitop UP) and the cable is too short for the fused spur!!

I can’t lower the fused spur as it will be in the way of my vanity unit, sink and toilet.

What are my options in getting this connected? A Junction box? Another fused spur?

Thanks.

Why is the FCU up that high? Where is the cable run? Where do you plan to fit the macerator?