I have a Saniplus pump connected to a basement loo and sink. A couple of days ago it stopped pumping and only emits a hum as though it is trying to get going. I turned it off, cleaned it out. Apart from the expected gunge and some silt at the bottom there was no sign of any blockage and the macerator blades turn freely. I'm really hoping the motor hasn't burned out and that it can be repaired. Oh, it's about 10 yrs old I think. Any help out there?
Saniplus problem
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is that a spelling mistake
To quote Meat Loaf I`d do anything for love (of money) - but I won`t do that ie. touch a saniflo . Your best bet is google a specialist in your area Very funny - what you're referring to was covered by "the usual gunge". The silt is from limescale and since the basin is on a limestone wall in a basement there is a certain amount of stone dust which falls in and gets washed down the drain. That's what I meant by "silt".
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sorry washerwoman but i feel nige f is correct most of us plumbers will never touch one of those things
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Nige hasn't given an answer to my question, just made a joke. If you read my post you will see I have said I have cleaned the Saniplus and I mean that. I have seen on other forums that plumbers won't touch Saniflos, usually because they are unpleasant. I was asking for a diagnosis not a plumber!
Diagnosis - 10 year old saniflo = 90% chance the motor has burned out . Maybe just the capacitor has burned out - not the actual motor windings - . . Go to Maplins and buy a multimeter - test the motor windings - change the capacitor anyway , they don`t cost much. I think saniflo helpline is an 0800 number
Hello again. Thanks for your input so far. I have taken off the membrane and exposed the wiring. I'm poised with a multimeter but am unsure which terminals to test for the motor windings. Also is the red sealant Hermatite? Thanks again.
Hello again. Just thought I'd update you on my Saniplus and thanks for your help. It was the condenser that was at fault. really replacing it was simple - and I could only wire a plug before. The worst part was getting to and cleaning out the saniplus. The cost of the condenser and a new membrane P&P and VAT was just under £50! So well worth the effort after all! I've only got to put everything back now! Thanks again!
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