"up-flush" toilets

RonS1985

I have built a bedroom and home theater in my basement. Out of sheer convenience (arguably laziness) I would like to put a bathroom in next. I only have an unused sump hole in the basement. I have done a cursory investigation into my options and I know I can do one of two things. I can spend thousands and countless man-hours putting in a grinder system which means cutting another hole into the concrete floor, etc. Then the plumbing, etc. Or...I can get an up-flush (aka anti gravity flush) toilet. The cost of those seems to be all over the place which may mean either a quality concern or maybe there is something that is needed that may not come with some of them. I've seen them advertised as low as $300 (which scares me) and as high as $2,800 which is well out of reach for me financially. Has anyone here ever purchased one of these? If so, 1) how well do they really work? 2) Why are the prices so widely spread? I do know that for this "instant toilet" (as I call it) I need 3 things. 1. Fresh water supply, 2. Electricity for the grinder (I'm an electrician), and 3. A drain pipe going to the main line out. The latter being easy in my case. Thanks!

Alan

Check out these : I've installed 3 of them now, but haven't had to work on one yet. They seem like a pretty cool setup.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002YRDRP2/...hvptwo=&hvqmt=

You need to check into specifics for your situation to make sure that particular model will work for you. The manufacturer may be able to help with that.

I haven't really heard great things about the "anti gravity toilets" IE : Saniflow and the other stuff that's out there.

It's always a problem when you've got electricity evacuating your waste. When the power goes out, you have no way to get it out, but i'm assuming the rest of your house is on gravity.

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dwcopple

I am installing a Sani-Pro system right now. It was around $775 with the special elongated bowl toilet. I have a vanity and a shower running to it too. No concrete busting=win.

RonS1985

Got a link to check that out? $775 is within my finances. I can do all of the work.

RonS1985

Yup, the rest is all gravity. Where I live we get about 2-3 major t-storms per summer that knock out our power for 4 hours minimum (16 hours was the record). I keep 2 gallons of water on-hand in storage for defication emergencies during those times. Had to use one once in 11 years.

dwcopple

http://menards.com/main/bath/toilets...487-c-9936.htm look up the toilets too

RonS1985

Is there a kit that includes everything needed, or do you have to buy it all separately?

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Homerepairguy

To add to dwcopple's macerating pump toilet info, here's a video from "This Old House" that explains how to install one:

http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/vide...332410,00.html

HRG

dwcopple

you buy the pump, the toilet bowl, and the toilet tank separately. Impossible to not get the right stuff. Each box lists the compatible part no.s. I got the elongated bowl and it took 2 days for Menards to order it. They stock the round bowl only at the store. I just got it on sale for 10% off. Saved me about $80 on all three pieces!!!

RonS1985

Does Lowe's carry stuff like that, or do you have to go to a plumbing supply house?

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RonS1985

Does Lowe's carry it, or do you have to go to a plumbing supply store?

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dwcopple

Menards is exclusive for big box stores. You need to go to there website, they have a locator

jcrack_corn

you local plumbing supply shop would definitely be a better resource, would know what to order, and in a lot of cases is much cheaper for specialty items

jaydevries

i have used the liberty mercerator toilet "instant toilet" with great success
http://www.libertypumps.com/Products/Category/?c=21

also all the box stores can order them not sure on brands

and you will also need to run a vent to out side or to existing plumbing vent for pump to work and a air admittance valve "cheater vent" will not work

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be careful my advice only comes from general knowledge i know about the 4 rules it takes to plumb and they are
1 poop needs to flow down hill. 2 hot on left cold on right
3 i get a pay check on Mondays 4 do not chew finger nails at or after work.

oldhouseguy

Do they have anything like this where the pump thing gets hidden behind a wall?

That is one weird looking contraption, I would rather hide it and even build a false wall if I had to.