A blockage in the waste outlet pipe – Check if the return valve is blocked as this can return the waste as it hits the blockage. To clear this, use thin-nosed pliers to remove the lid of the upflush unit and clear any blockage in the return valve. Sometimes, the return valve can be faulty and will require replacement.Jan 19, 2021
Can you plunge an Upflush toilet?
Things You'll Need A macerator grinds solid waste into small enough particles that it can travel through your other waste pipes. Because of this, if you get a clog or blockage in your Saniflo, you cannot simply plunge the toilet to unblock it or you may damage the macerator.
How do you unclog a macerator toilet?
Blocked macerator or pump The blockage will most likely be toilet paper or other waste that has become stuck in the blade. To remove this waste the technician will then use pliers and then turn the blade counterclockwise and carefully remove the waste accordingly.Apr 22, 2020
How long does an Upflush toilet last?
about 10-15 years
Why is my Upflush toilet not flushing?
It's also possible for debris to get lodged in the discharge pipe, and when this happens, the pump operates continuously without emptying the tank. ... When an upflush toilet serves as the drain for other bathroom fixtures and water backs out of the fixture drains, it means the pump isn't pumping or the pipes are blocked.Oct 6, 2020
Can you poop in a macerator toilet?
The simple answer is that yes you can poop in a Saniflo toilet. As with normal toilet systems you can put any organic waste into the toilet bowl and use the flush mechanism to remove it—which includes toilet paper—although like a standard toilet too much toilet paper can lead to blockages occurring.
How do you unblock a macerator toilet?
To unblock the macerator, a technician will first turn off the power supply. They will then remove the lid of the macerator. The blockage will most likely be toilet paper or other waste that has become stuck in the blade.Apr 22, 2020
Are macerating toilets reliable?
Largely maintenance-free (the macerator and pump are usually permanently sealed in an oil-filled enclosure), macerating toilets shouldn't present any significant problems when installed correctly... provided they're used correctly.