[repost] Possible to put a toilet on the other side of the house to the soil pipe?

[Boggart]

Hiya- I was told in my previous thread to register and then repost the same question? Not sure why that was, but here it is!

I wonder if anyone can give me some advice? I was wanting to install a small en-suite (just a toilet and washbasin) in an upstairs front bedroom. The existing soil pipe and main bathroom are at the back of the house. We're in the middle of a terrace row, so no sides to run pipes down. Is it possible to put a toilet there? If so, would it require a Saniflow, or are there other options? Tyvm!

 

[rpm]

Re: [repost] Possible to put a toilet on the other side of the house to the soil pipe

Hiya- I was told in my previous thread to register and then repost the same question? Not sure why that was,

Mainly because it is easier to participate if there is a name besides whose posting what, 10 Guests in a thread could be confusing to all.

Welcome to the forums.

 

[rpm]

Re: [repost] Possible to put a toilet on the other side of the house to the soil pipe

Hiya- I was told in my previous thread to register and then repost the same question? Not sure why that was, but here it is!

I wonder if anyone can give me some advice? I was wanting to install a small en-suite (just a toilet and washbasin) in an upstairs front bedroom. The existing soil pipe and main bathroom are at the back of the house. We're in the middle of a terrace row, so no sides to run pipes down. Is it possible to put a toilet there? If so, would it require a Saniflow, or are there other options? Tyvm!

Try to find out if the joists under the floor run the same way as you want the pipe to run.

 

[Boggart]

Re: [repost] Possible to put a toilet on the other side of the house to the soil pipe

Assuming the floorboards run at 90 degrees to the joists(?) then the joists must run in the same direction I would want the pipe.

 

[rpm]

Re: [repost] Possible to put a toilet on the other side of the house to the soil pipe

Assuming the floorboards run at 90 degrees to the joists(?) then the joists must run in the same direction I would want the pipe.

So far so good, might have to wait awhile for the guys to get home and post advise for you now as my only advise is do not install a macerator whilst you have other options.

 

[Boggart]

Re: [repost] Possible to put a toilet on the other side of the house to the soil pipe

Thank you. That's what I was feeling too, from the little I've read about them so far!

 

[rpm]

Re: [repost] Possible to put a toilet on the other side of the house to the soil pipe

Thank you. That's what I was feeling too, from the little I've read about them so far!

Oi! I make my living from them! lol

Correctly installed, serviced and used I have some still running as good as gold after 18yrs of use, don`t believe everything you read in the papers. lol

 

[Boggart]

Re: [repost] Possible to put a toilet on the other side of the house to the soil pipe

Call me old fashioned, but I'm not sure I like the idea of a toilet that needs regular services!

How come you suggest it as a last resort then?

 

[Best]

Re: [repost] Possible to put a toilet on the other side of the house to the soil pipe

You need to know the depth of your joist and also if there is a fairly clear run available - not full of pipes and masses of wires for example. The odd wire or copper pipe might possibly be rerouted no problem.
If not too long a distance it is sometimes possible to use a male to female 4" bend with the male (pipe) end for through the floor slightly. This can give you option of a reasonable slight fall for the 4" pipe.
Ideally you need to have 8 or 7" depth available. The 4" fittings can be about actual diameter of 5" if that gives you any idea.

 

[rpm]

Re: [repost] Possible to put a toilet on the other side of the house to the soil pipe

Call me old fashioned, but I'm not sure I like the idea of a toilet that needs regular services!

How come you suggest it as a last resort then?

Damm expensive for good ones, need electricity so can`t use them in a power cut and sooner or later somebody will forget their limitations and flush something they shouldn`t down the pan.