Macerators - Plumber sings praises of macerators

02/04/2008

The benefits of macerator pump toilets have been highlighted by an industry professional, who was impressed with how simple they are to install.

Mike Coletto, an independent plumber who has over 15 years' experience, said that the time and effort needed to fit a macerating toilet is much less than a conventional system, and noted the benefits of Saniflo systems.

Because macerator pumps use rotating blades to turn waste and toilet paper into liquid, toilets can be serviced by a small pipe. This means that they can be hooked to existing piping and specialised drainage lines do not have be dug.

"Opening a hole in the concrete can add three days to a bathroom addition. Without digging, I can install a Saniflo system in about half a day," he explains.

Mr Coletto also recommends macerating pump toilets for house extensions, such as basement conversions, due the ease of hooking them up to a house's drainage pipes.

In addition to macerator pumps, Saniflo also manufacture the Kinedo range of shower enclosures.