Solving common problems with toilets
Few things are more irritating than having to deal with a toilet that seems to be “gurgling” because of the pulsing sound it makes when filling. So naturally, you’ll want to know why your toilet pulses when filling and what you can do to solve this problem. Your toilet pulses after flushing due to a …
Have you ever needed to replace parts of your toilet? Toilets and their corresponding parts can be identified using three standard unique identifiers: the model number, brand or manufacturer, and color. Finding the location of the model number, the most important detail, can be challenging. You can find the Eljer toilet model number on a …
Macerator toilets are durable, hard-wearing, and reliable pieces of sanitary equipment. However, they can occasionally become noisy. If your macerator toilet is making an annoying sound, how can you make it quieter? You can make a macerator quieter by removing build-up around the blades and using soundproofing between the blades and the wall or floor. …
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Having trouble with your Saniflo system and looking for a better alternative? Unfortunately, most standard gravity-aided toilets don’t work in smaller spaces cramped below your main floor. Luckily, hope isn’t lost. There are a few Saniflo alternatives to replace your troublesome unit. Some of them actually work well below the main drain line. These include …
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Just like humans, machines aren’t perfect, and even the most advanced technologies fail every once in a while. The Delta FlushIQ is an automatic flush actuator developed by the Delta Faucet Company. While it does make using the toilet more convenient, it cannot function flawlessly all the time, so what causes it to fail? The …
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If you have an old Kohler toilet, you probably know the refill tube can be a pain in the neck. The refill tube seems to pop out every time you flush it, and water starts spilling all over the floor. So why does this happen, and what can you do to fix it? Aging is …
EcoFlush toilets are known for their exceptional flushing ability, and it can be worrying when your EcoFlush toilet is not doing its job correctly. What causes this? If your EcoFlush toilet is not flushing properly, it could be due to low water pressure or a kink in the supply hose. Other causes include a clogged …
Saniflo toilets are often installed in places like offices, hotels, or restaurants where users might need a neutral-smelling bathroom. You wouldn’t want your office, guests, or customers to have an unpleasant experience from the smells coming from the restroom. So it can be alarming – and embarrassing – if the toilet smells bad. Saniflo toilets …
Pumping black or greywater from a toilet to a septic tank located above can be challenging. Although macerator pumps work well in Saniflo systems, pumping uphill involves going against gravity and requires additional power. This is where the confusion comes as many people want to know if macerators have sufficient power to pump uphill. Macerators …
When it comes to toilet vents for homes with interconnected bathroom fixtures, you’ll need to think outside the box. Plumbing codes generally dictate that all fixtures with traps must have a vent, and the Saniflo system is no exception to this rule. That brings us to today’s big question: can you wet vent a Saniflo …
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