If you need to create a toilet in a place in the house away from the drain line, the ideal solution is to install a toilet macerator. In this guide, we explain in detail how to easily, quickly and safely install a single inlet macerator to be placed on the floor behind the toilet.
Index:
- When should you install a toilet macerator
- What you need for the installation of the toilet macerator
- How to install a toilet macerator step-by-step
- Toilet macerator installation video
- Why choosing a toilet macerator
When should you install a toilet macerator
A toilet macerator is the ideal solution in all situations where it is not possible to connect directly to the main drain line. It is recommended when a toilet is to be installed in basements, attics, garages, under-floor rooms or in rooms that are far from the main bathroom.
Thanks to its ability to grind and push waste water even over long distances and uphill, this device makes it possible to overcome the limits imposed by gravity and the location of the sewer system. In addition, it is very useful in the case of renovations, when you want to create a second bathroom without intervening on the existing plumbing system.
What you need for the installation of the toilet macerator
Before starting the installation, make sure you have everything you need:
- Toilet macerator (one inlet)
- Toilet with wall drain (not floor drain)
- Pipe lubricant
- Philips screwdriver
- Pipes, fittings, clamps (often included in the macerator package)
- Pipe cutter or hacksaw (to adapt the length of pipes)
Also, check that the inlet of the macerator is compatible with the size of the toilet drain.
How to install a toilet macerator step-by-step
Installing a toilet macerator may seem complicated, but by carefully following the steps below, you will be able to complete the installation independently and safely. Here is how to proceed:
1. Positioning the macerator
Place the macerator behind the toilet, so that its inlet coincides as closely as possible with the toilet drain. This is essential to ensure a stable and leak-free connection.
2. Connecting the toilet to the macerator
Once the macerator has been positioned behind the toilet, it is important to make a stable connection between the toilet drain and the inlet of the device. At this point:
- Apply the lubricant in the macerator outlet.
- Insert the pipe fitting into the outlet of the macerator.
- Fasten with hose clamp.
In this way, the toilet will be firmly connected to the macerator.
3. From macerator to wall outlet
After connecting the toilet, you have to think about the outlet: the macerator must be connected to the wall connection via a special fitting.
- Apply the lubricant in the macerator outlet.
- Insert the pipe fitting into the macerator outlet.
- Fasten with hose clamp.
4. Connection to the domestic system
The last step is to connect the macerator to the house drainage system.
- Cut the drain pipe according to the distance between the macerator and the wall connection.
- Lubricate the pipe fitting
- Connect the hose to the pipe fitting and fasten it with the clamp.
- Insert the other end of the hose into the wall connection, applying the supplied adapter if necessary.
Toilet macerator installation video
We have also created a detailed tutorial on the Elettronew YouTube channel, which shows in detail how to install a macerator by placing it on the floor behind the toilet.
Why choosing a toilet macerator
As you have seen, installing a toilet macerator is an operation within the reach of anyone, provided that all the steps are carefully followed and the right tools are used. Thanks to the toilet macerator, in fact, it is possible to create a bathroom even in rooms that are not directly served by the main drain line, guaranteeing functionality and comfort throughout the entire home.
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