Can you use bleach in a Saniflo toilet?

It is important never to use products containing bleach in a saniflo macerator as bleach corrodes the seal around the macerator valve. This results in a faulty system as the macerator cannot sense when to open or close.

What can you put down a Saniflo toilet?

You can also use white vinegar or preferably, Saniflo descaler to do this: disconnect your fixture from the power supply, then pour 2 litres of product in the bowl of your toilet. Leave it to work for a few hours and then reconnect to the power supply and flush.

What can you put down a macerator toilet?

HOW TO USE DIRTBUSTERS TOILET CLEANER & MACERATOR DESCALER. Toilet Cleaner & Macerator Descaler works as a general toilet cleaner as well as to clean and descale macerator tanks. Our formula contains phosphoric acid, which works to break down limescale and dirt, whilst being gentle enough for the macerator system.

Can you put drain cleaner down a Saniflo?

Chemicals should NOT be used on saniflow systems as it can damage the seals inside (nor plunge them), if all else is draining fine then as above check the waste in the shower.

How do you clean a Sanivite pump?

Regular cleaning –

On a regular basis (every three to six months), switch off the unit and then pour about 9 pints of hot water into your sink and mix in some bleach or vinegar or wasing soda (soda crystals). Let this run into the Sanivite and sit there for a while.

Do you have to flush a Saniflo toilet everyday?

It’s important to flush your saniflo at least once a day. Without daily flushing, the contents within the saniflo can dry, causing the tank to break down, making it difficult to restore. A saniflo or macerator toilet relies on electricity to power the macerator and pump the waste out of the toilet.

How do you clear a blocked Saniflo?

If it’s a blockage in the pump, you will need to remove the motor from the Saniflo and turn it upside down, so the pump impellers are visible. Again, using small pliers, remove the blockage and replace the motor back into the Saniflo.

How do you clean Saniflo pipes?

Firstly, switch off the Saniflo. For now, you may need to remove some of the waste by hand, especially if the waste threatens to overflow. Next, take some hot towels and place them along the length of your waste pipe. This should loosen up the frozen blockage and allow you to flush out the waste.

How do you unblock a macerator pipe?

Place a bucket underneath the pipe running from the top of the Saniflo macerator. Loosen the pipes with a wrench, allowing the residual water to drain into the bucket. Remove the pipes after they have drained completely. Clear any blockage from the inside of the pipe using warm water or a plumbing snake.