I know about Saniflo macerator pumps for where no soil pipe drainage & vent is close by (which is the case here), but wondered how I fared bearing in mind some plumbing aready exists - H&C to & from the handbasin. Would be grateful for some advice & suggestions on this before calling plumbers for quotes. Many thanks!
2007-04-18 21:11:53 · 8 answers · asked by p g 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
I am a practical guy with a load of tools and I would say give it a go. Use push fit plastic fittings for they are easy to fit and I have never had a leak with them - they work on copper or plastic water pipes. The main thing is planning get it on paper before you start and ask plumber's merchants "what do you need for this etc?". You are allowed to do your own plumbing work in UK but it does need doing well so that you get no problems in the future.
I hope I haven't misunderstood and you want information before getting the quotes and have no intention of DIY.
2007-04-18 21:40:32 · answer #1 · answered by Professor 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Right, first of all your bedroom is going to get smaller. So to get some idea as to how it will seem do a mock-up, enclose the area with say sheet board or sheets hanging suspended from ceiling. But remember that will represent the inside. You can then determine the position of things. Outside of that will be the walling . . choices . stud partition (soundproofed) - it's amazing what unsavoury sounds emit from from such zones. Similarly, good quality door. Alternative, 3inch block wall.
When macerator's work they set up a vibrating sound - nuisance possibly in middle of night for partners shaking in the bed. Don't think cheap, think quality. Also, just make sure that you do or don't need building reg approval now that HIPs are coming in.
There are good plumbers and there are poor ones - obtain satisfaction answers from people who have used them before you do.
A vent on its own is insufficient, you will need an electrical extraction fan with minimum 15 minute run time. This will presumably tie in with the lighting and switch - electrician required.(new regs).
You will not get a proper job done for under £1000 so be prepared.
2007-04-19 05:05:26 · answer #2 · answered by greatbrickhill 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might find that the difference in pipe size from a sink drain, to one that can handle a WC to be a big problem. It would involve cutting walls open down to where the main drain line is. Other than that detail, it can be done easily. The price will vary depending on the quality of the fixtures.
Your best bet is to find what you really like first, and then give that information to your prospective builders.
Always ask for licenses and contract from any builder.
2007-04-19 09:56:54 · answer #3 · answered by edjumacation 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it is not easy at all. you do need someone to do it for you. Fitting a Saniflo can depend how far the waste pipe on this has to go. There is a limit on the lenghth of waste pipe because of the pump pressure and if you have no soil pipe then it has to go underground into a manhole. The waste pipe also must have as few of bends in it as possible to help to discharge the waste.
2007-04-19 07:08:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are also going to have issues with the electrics once you install a shower in the room. As a quick guide, no sockets within 8ft of the shower tray and all sockets further away that 8ft to be RCD protected.
The only way to avoid that is if you can make the 'bathroom' area self-contained. (in its own 'room')
2007-04-20 19:07:04 · answer #5 · answered by Girlie Electrics 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it can be done,have you done any plumbing before ? needs lots of planning,measure up everthing,and i mean everthing,carefull planning,will make it a lot easier,even get a few quotes from local tradesmen,dont tell em you fancy doin your self but pick there brains,all i will say is this,it aint that easy,but with good genral knowlege,and planning its possible,if the tradsmen quotes sound favourable,let them do it,if not have a go,might need someone there with you to check for leaks etc but you can use push fits there good but remember good preparation, hope this helps
2007-04-19 07:55:46 · answer #6 · answered by nigel the builder 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can tell you from my experience that I would not deem any "wet" project to be "easy". Even just simple redos when all the plumbing is in place, just the fixtures are being changed, are time consuming.
2007-04-19 16:21:04 · answer #7 · answered by catsovermen 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh yeah, this is a great first time DIY project.
2007-04-22 11:08:06 · answer #8 · answered by witnessprotectionprogram 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋