Designing Kitchens and Bathrooms - Rear Exit Toilet vs Upflush - Please Help.
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papakevin
05-04-07, 04:00 PM
I have a small storage area behind a bar in my finished basement where I'd like to install a toilet and a sink. Originally I was going to install a Saniflo Saniplus system, but now I'm considering a rear exit toilet. I'm seeking advice on my best course of action.
My stack runs into the floor, so I really don't need an upflush system - I was simply going to put in the Saniflo system to avoid any jackhammering of concrete. The stack in my basement is in an unfinished closet directly behind the area where I would put the bathroom and I'm now wondering if I would be better off installing a rear exit toilet and hiring a plummer to cut it into the stack above floor level (still trying to avoid the jackhammering).
There are no drains currently in the basement (other than the one in the other stack for my A/C unit drain), so I'm a little worried there might be some backup if the main ever got clogged. (Doubt it would happen, but you never know.)
Here's a link to a diagram of what I'm attempting to accomplish:
http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w203/AlumniChapter/diagram.jpg
Here's also a link to a photo of the stack that may help:
http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w203/AlumniChapter/kmbasementtoilet.jpg
I appreciate any and all help and/or advice. Thanks.
-Kevin
(I've posted this same message on a couple different forums on this site. Hope that doesn't break any rules.)
My stack runs into the floor, so I really don't need an upflush system - I was simply going to put in the Saniflo system to avoid any jackhammering of concrete. The stack in my basement is in an unfinished closet directly behind the area where I would put the bathroom and I'm now wondering if I would be better off installing a rear exit toilet and hiring a plummer to cut it into the stack above floor level (still trying to avoid the jackhammering).
There are no drains currently in the basement (other than the one in the other stack for my A/C unit drain), so I'm a little worried there might be some backup if the main ever got clogged. (Doubt it would happen, but you never know.)
Here's a link to a diagram of what I'm attempting to accomplish:
http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w203/AlumniChapter/diagram.jpg
Here's also a link to a photo of the stack that may help:
http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w203/AlumniChapter/kmbasementtoilet.jpg
I appreciate any and all help and/or advice. Thanks.
-Kevin
(I've posted this same message on a couple different forums on this site. Hope that doesn't break any rules.)
Just Bill
05-06-07, 05:30 AM
Not surer what you are expecting from either type. Both require some modification to the existing stack, wether it is above the floor or under. And a wall mount generally requires added support.
papakevin
05-06-07, 11:31 AM
If I went with a rear exit toilet, it would be a floor mounted unit. The downside is I would need to cut it into the existing stack and find a good way to vent it. I'd probably hire a professional to help if my install requires cutting into the main.
The Saniflo system only requires a 1 1/2" pipe and my existing stack has a place for it to go (currently the green hose going into the area is a non-working water softener). Still unsure about what is required to vent Saniflo product. Great looking system, but requires A/C to operate and I'm certain the grinding unit doesn't last forever.
Still looking for the best answer. Any other suggestions?
The Saniflo system only requires a 1 1/2" pipe and my existing stack has a place for it to go (currently the green hose going into the area is a non-working water softener). Still unsure about what is required to vent Saniflo product. Great looking system, but requires A/C to operate and I'm certain the grinding unit doesn't last forever.
Still looking for the best answer. Any other suggestions?