24-11-2016, 06:36 PM
We have two, both of them from the "Sani" range. One of them (a Sanivite) takes the flow out of the kitchen sink and pumps it up (yes up -it's all part of the fun of living on the side of a hill. Not only are both upstairs and downstairs at ground level but the kitchen sink is about on a level with the septic tank). The other (sanivite iirc) deals with the downstairs loo.
I've heard all the stories, watched the videos and read all the amusing (and not so amusing) web posts prophesying immediate and catastrophic unpleasantness but all I can say is that both devices have worked reliably and without smell or mess since we moved here 4 years ago. That said, I have experience of sorting out the aftermath of yacht "heads" disasters so I'm not complacent and we take care over what goes into them. The loo has a sign on it that reads:
so far that (and making sure that visitors "go" upstairs has worked well.
The bottom line (sorry) is that there are places where there is no other alternative. If they're properly installed and the user avoids the modern habit of using the toilet as a disposal system for anything and everything you'll be fine.
Hugh
I've heard all the stories, watched the videos and read all the amusing (and not so amusing) web posts prophesying immediate and catastrophic unpleasantness but all I can say is that both devices have worked reliably and without smell or mess since we moved here 4 years ago. That said, I have experience of sorting out the aftermath of yacht "heads" disasters so I'm not complacent and we take care over what goes into them. The loo has a sign on it that reads:
"Warning - This toilet is fitted with a macerator. Please do not put anything unusual into it. In particular no sanitary towels, wet wipes, cotton buds, food, kitchen towels, metal, wooden or plastic objects, string, sealing wax, cats, small children or anything at all really. Failure to observe this rule will suddenly make things unpleasant for everybody."
so far that (and making sure that visitors "go" upstairs has worked well.
The bottom line (sorry) is that there are places where there is no other alternative. If they're properly installed and the user avoids the modern habit of using the toilet as a disposal system for anything and everything you'll be fine.
Hugh
