Thanks to its technology, this device allows for the installation of toilets, showers, and sinks without the need for extensive plumbing work, making it more affordable to create or renovate bathrooms in unconventional locations.
What is a Bathroom Macerator?
A bathroom macerator is a compact system that grinds and pumps wastewater from sanitary fixtures. It operates using a motor, a pump, and a shredding system that reduces waste into fine particles, making it easier to expel through small-diameter pipes. This solution is ideal when the layout of the house does not allow for gravity drainage, particularly in basements or attics, or when your water fixture is far from the main drainage line of the home.
A macerator requires three elements for proper operation: a water supply, an electrical outlet, and a small-diameter discharge.
Advantages of a Bathroom Macerator
Choosing a bathroom macerator offers numerous benefits in terms of practicality and sanitary comfort.
1. Simplified Installation
One of the main advantages of a macerator is its ease of installation. Unlike traditional drainage systems that require large pipes and extensive work, a macerator can be connected to small-diameter plumbing, simplifying the setup.
2. Flexibility in Layout
Thanks to this technology, it is now possible to install a bathroom anywhere in the house. Whether in an attic, a basement, or a room distant from the sewage line, a bathroom macerator provides the flexibility to transform unused spaces into functional areas.
3. Space Saving
Being a compact device, the macerator easily fits into small bathrooms where every inch counts. It is often installed behind the toilet or hidden within the wall, preserving the room's aesthetics.
Why Install a Macerator in Your Bathroom?
In addition to its installation flexibility, the bathroom macerator proves to be a practical solution for homeowners wishing to add a water closet without undertaking expensive renovations. It allows avoiding major modifications to existing plumbing, thus limiting renovation costs while ensuring optimal daily comfort. Moreover, the macerator is particularly valued in the following contexts:
- Renovation of Older Homes: When drainage pipes are difficult to access or impossible to modify.
- Attic or Basement Conversions: The macerator enables the installation of a bathroom in areas not originally designed for sanitary fixtures.
- Installation in Outbuildings: Whether for a garage converted into a bathroom or a small dependency, this product offers a quick and effective solution.
How to Choose Your Bathroom Macerator?
Choosing a macerator should consider several criteria to meet the specific needs of your sanitary installation and select the right model from existing products.
1. Sanitary Fixtures in Your Bathroom
There are different types of macerators suited to various needs. Some are equipped with a single inlet for handling waste from a toilet, while others have multiple inlets for managing toilets and other sanitary fixtures (shower, sink, bidet). You can thus create a complete water closet with a toilet.
2. Location of the Macerator
Your bathroom macerator can be installed in two ways:
- Independent Toilet Macerator: The device is installed behind or near the bowl, in furniture or behind a partition, for example. To function, the independent toilet macerator must be connected to a toilet with a horizontal outlet. SFA offers a range of toilet macerators, each solution adaptable behind most toilets with horizontal outlets.
- Compact Macerator Toilet: Both elements (toilet and macerator) form a unique assembly, manufactured as such without assembly. It features an electro-valve mechanism that replaces the flush, offering the advantage of a compact design and low water consumption.
3. Type of Toilet
Before selecting your macerator model, you should also determine the type of toilet you want to install in your bathroom: floor-mounted or wall-hung. SFA's range of toilet macerators offers models for both types.
Beyond these criteria, you should also consider the price based on your budget for the entire project. Additionally, if you have tight deadlines for your renovations, it's important to check stock availability and delivery times before making your choice.
It is important to regularly maintain your macerator to ensure its long-term functionality. SFA offers a cleaner/descaler that helps clean your device and eliminate limescale buildup while preserving the motor components (knife or wheel, pump, motor).
