How to connect a SHOWER to a up flush Toilet (Saniflo)

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[@CecilBothwell]

One of the clearest how-to videos I've seen with lots of very helpful practical tips. Thanks!

[@DIYJIM]

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[@ryanmedina580]

You saved my butt completely with this video, thank you ten fold.i was so stuck. I have a 77 inch floor to ceiling basement, my 2 inch trail was requiring a 9 inch base. Watched your video, went to 1 1/2 base and wallah

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[@kevinnobody3052]

Awesome man. Thanks for taking the time to document your experience. I'm doing right now EXACTLY what you've done in your video. I'm very good at home improvement projects but I've never built a complete bathroom based around the macerating toilet. Thanks. I had questions and you answered them. Nice.

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[@MatthewDesousa-yr9tc]

Great job.. watched your video to get an idea of how I was going to do this type of bathroom. Thank you again

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[@gidzey4783]

Great video! I've been planning out my basement bathroom for a while now and your video really helped answer some of my questions! And like you, the only reason I'm building a basement bathroom is so I can remodel our only full bath upstairs.

[@DIYJIM]

Hope it all turns out. Thanks for watching

[@bkkcanuck]

Looks great, I did my shower last week as well, we chose to do tile instead of a surround but the key for me was making sure I had the right slope for the Saniflo. This was a great series I learned a number little tricks moving forward. Take care and god bless.

[@DIYJIM]

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[@user-vr5pd6nw5n]

NICE JOB IM GET READY TO DO MY BASEMENT ABOUT ALL THE SAME AS YOURS ON SPACE.YOUR VIDEO HAS HELPED ME WITH HOW TO INSTALL.

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[@peoplearestrange9446]

This was a great video. This is about how I need my bathroom in my basement set up and this video gave me a great visual of what to do. Especially with the ejector system. And saving the video for all the dry wall tips.

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Thanks so much kind Sir. I look forward to my bathroom project.

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[@aquilestroya2100]

Hello there. All your 4 videos about this bathroom in the basement are great and really useful and informative, and thanks to you, now I will be able to do mine. But if you would have recorded and show how you conect it to the sewer line, that would have been a perfect and complete video, but congratulations anyways on your videos!!!

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Excellent video. Some real world tips that would help anyone doing a project like this.

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[@jeffs.7412]

Thanks for the tips, I need to put a bathroom in my basement .. looking good 👍

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[@vitorao]

Here we Brazil, code does not dictate the minimum size for traps, and the standard trap size for a shower is 1.1/2". In my experience, that works well for a water flow rate up to 12 liters per minute (which would be equivalent to 3.2 gallons per minute). However, shower heads with a higher water flow rate may flood the floor when using a 1.1/2" trap. Is 12 liters per minute enough for taking a shower? In my opinion, yes. But some people may be annoyed by the floor flooding if you use a high water flow shower head with a 1.1/2" trap (as I've experienced in some hotels). So what I would suggest is: do not install a high water flow shower head if you have a 1.1/2" trap. And if you do not want to waste water, do not install them even with a 2" trap. More thant 12 liters per minute is unnecessary for taking a shower. But, if possible, use a 2" trap, because they are much easier to unclog if necessary. That's my 2 cent contribution.

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for the info and thanks for watching

[@fernandoortega4934]

es un video muy bueno yo soy contratista y soy sinsero nunca e hecho uno asi pero ahora en mi casa boy aser uno y estoy buscando ideas y este video es el perfecto muy buenoo🫡🫡

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[@hellostorm7661]

I need to have that done in my downstairs utility room

[@DIYJIM]

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[@ajazi72]

Great work , I have learned a lot from your videos. I am installing the same thing in my basement. The one thing I’m trying to keep the height of the shower pan around 6 inch use in one and a half inch shower trap but I cannot figure out the connector to the shower drain if you can help me out with the Parts the name of it at least thank you.

[@DIYJIM]

Sorry I’m not sure of the names of the parts. Sorry, hope you get it figured out.

[@dlmagnusen]

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[@Grayman58]

Years ago my wife and I used washing machine old water stored in lots of 5 gallon containers and we would leave top of tank off and poor buckets into tank to flush this was when our kids were young and the machine was always running .

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[@olamideDIY]

Great video, thanks for explaining the process. I plan on doing something similar on my basement in a couple months. I assume if the macerator was located in a different room, that you could possibly not even hear the pump sounds.

[@DIYJIM]

I agree it would be a lot quicker, maybe not even hear it. Thanks for watching

[@olamideDIY]

@DIY JIM thanks for confirming Jim! Yes, I am planning to do just that. Can you tell me the horsepower of your macerator? I've seen a few models at 0.5 HP and one at 1HP and just wanted to get an idea of what has been working for you.

[@DIYJIM]

@@olamideDIY I think I have the 1/2 hp because I’m only pumping it a few feet.

[@liveweyeractual]

Excellent video. One of the best ones I have seen on here, I’m about to build something nearly identical in my basement. I didn’t want the hassle of cutting or redoing any concrete. Is this method an acceptable use of the Saniflow? I just want to make sure for longevity. Thank you for making this video and thank you for your service.

[@DIYJIM]

Everything is still working awesome in my bathroom I built. I am very happy with Saniflo so far. I also did not want to cut up my concrete.

[@sebausa1]

Good job man !

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[@tameralaskaris6909]

Looks great!

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[@scotthulbs]

Nice work!

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[@rusosure7]

You're a great guy for all the effort made to record and post. Please tell me when you have a moment, how comfortable/uncomfortable is it to step up an additional 6.25" into the shower base, and then out again to the floor? Thank you!

[@DIYJIM]

I really don’t think it is bad. Thanks for watching

[@rusosure7]

@@DIYJIM I'm planning on building a tiny home on a slab, but don't wish to put plumbing below. Your video gives a great idea on how to plumb from an elevated shower base. A regular toilet with a 'closet bend' could also fit under a 2x6 base if I raised the entire bathroom. Then the 3" PVC could go out the side-wall and down underground, thus bypassing any under-slab plumbing. This would allow 'gravity-feed' to drain away without the need of an electric grinder/pump.

[@DIYJIM]

@@rusosure7 sounds like you have a good plan

[@VINJE76]

Great video. Shower looks good but why didn't you hide the piping in the wall and put the saniflo behind the wall?

[@DIYJIM]

I was going to but my wife wants a freezer where I was going to put the tank. I agree it would have looked so much better. Thanks for watching

[@barbarabrown5709]

Good that legth

[@seannfawnc2282]

Hey Jim. Great video for sure. What’s the brand of shower kit & shower pan you used? It looks really sturdy. Thanks

[@DIYJIM]

sorry not exactly sure I bought it from a local plumbing store

[@paulsmith198786]

For this current set up can you add an additional sink like a kitchen sink? If not what would you say you’ll need to get for that kitchen sink

[@DIYJIM]

I have a utility sink on the right side.

[@silassolid4094]

great video! how did u fit the p-trap and elbows under the 2x6? doing my own shower install and can’t seem to fit all the necessary 2” pipes

[@DIYJIM]

I think I hinted in the video I used 1 1/2” p- trap than went into 2”. Thanks for watching

[@JZiii7788]

Great job! I am looking for this up flow for my basement bathroom. May I ask what the hight of you basement celling to the ground? Mine is 90inch, I hope it good enough for the shower base😢

[@DIYJIM]

I have 88 1/4 inches from floor to bottom of ceiling joist. I think sounds like you have more room than me. Hope this helps

[@rusosure7]

I read online today, supposedly from a knowledgeable plumber, that 'Code' calls for a 2" p-trap, BUT will permit a 1.5" p-trap if construction environment (slab space) precludes it. So, then it IS acceptable somewhere in the US, but as they say, it all depends upon the 'governing body' to permit it. And, if it's YOUR property, YOU'RE the governing body. All 'Code' is at that point, is 'good advice'. I mean, we all like good advice. But why should PHYSICS be different in one locality compared to another? If 1.5" is permitted over a basement slab SOMEWHERE in the US, it should be permitted in ALL areas. Unless, of course, there is an overwhelming compelling reason as to why it shouldn't. Let's hear it. 👍

[@DIYJIM]

I agree, so far my shower has worked Awesome.

[@itas0r]

Do you think the shower draining like that is due to the 1-1/2" trap and/or not being vented? I wonder if that's the issue more so than the height difference, almost like the pump would keep up a little better if the water was getting to it faster, but it drains just slow enough that it's almost backing up before the pump clears the line. Not sure...I guess it could just be the height difference isn't enough and could benefit from 1 more inch (as you mentioned). Would be an interesting test (but certainly not an easy one!) to see if a 2" trap or venting the shower line makes a difference. Now that this is 8 months+ old, any update on how it's working as-is when actually taking a shower with soap, etc.?

[@DIYJIM]

Still working good never clogged. I think 1 inch higher would be better or maybe even 1/2 inch. Thanks for watching

[@jairoperez6496]

Nice video, thanks. Quick question, did you use 2x4’s or 2x6’s?

[@DIYJIM]

2x6 thanks for watching

[@TigerHoover]

Beard looks good both ways, but if I was on the fence, long.

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks it’s long again now

[@user-vn9rm8vc7j]

Nice video sir ,how did you run the air vent through the wall and how far did it go up? Thank You

[@DIYJIM]

My air vent went to my roof I just plumbed it into the vent I already had in my house. I think I showed that in the video before this one.

[@user-ft5ov3fe6i]

Do you need a trap for the shower base when using the saniflo system? I’m not seeing you show that

[@DIYJIM]

Yes there is a trap at 19:00 I show it. I used 1 1/2 in trap then I went to 2 inch. It is not to code but works awesome

[@2010khampton]

Are you going to add an exhaust vent for the shower steam?

[@DIYJIM]

Hopefully this summer sometime. We are not using the shower much. Thanks for watching

[@VETERANMASTER]

For some reason video 3 is unavailable!

[@DIYJIM]

I just checked it works for me. Try again let me know. Thanks for watching

[@user-hc9zv9go4b]

Was wondering how tall is the shower up from ground? I know it’s at least 6 inches but it must be more than that?

[@DIYJIM]

the platform I built out of 2x6 and 3/4 inch plywood.

[@SpaceCadet4Jesus]

Hey Jim, I do my business in the toilet then I flush and I take a shower in it? Cool. What perfume do you recommend? 😄

[@DIYJIM]

Sorry really do not wear perfume. Like to keep it real. Thanks for watching

[@adanescobedo6662]

Did you vent the shower independently?

[@DIYJIM]

No I did not. It has been working good

[@ErnsDaBurns]

@@DIYJIMdid you vent your sink? Currently have the same project and wondering if it’s necessary

[@herminigildomasilang4170]

Bro how much your total budget for all materials that you spent

[@DIYJIM]

Sorry don’t know off hand

[@angela9733]

We installed ours and our flush takes about 7 seconds. Do you know what the reason is? Your saniflo flushes way faster.

[@DIYJIM]

Sorry really not sure why it would take that long. Going to guess it has something to do with how your drains are set up. You did put a vent that goes to the roof?

[@angela9733]

@@DIYJIM yes we have a vent that goes to the roof. Could it be that the vent is too long? So the flush shouldn’t be that long?

[@duanechurchill2312]

What do you do about steam from shower? Is there a fan somewhere?

[@DIYJIM]

No I need to put one in sometime. Thanks for watching

[@barbarabrown5709]

Is there a trap somewhere for the shower?

[@DIYJIM]

Yes I showed it under the shower

[@pokegmaestro4631]

Where can I buy this shower and how much?

[@DIYJIM]

I bought this shower at Bilo plumbing in Montgomery Pa. I don’t remember what the price was.

[@JTTTTx]

Plumber here- Do NOT silicone the exposed seams on that shower. If you don’t believe me, go ahead and do it and then send me a picture in about 2-3 years and tell me how it looks.. Believe me, cleaning the seams occasionally with a toothbrush or other method is much easier than replacing the very unslighty old silicone. Good luck.

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for watching hope I did something right.

[@moparguy37]

Your definately a beard guy either longer or shorter just keep it shaped.

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks it’s work but I’m learning. Trying to keep it shaped

[@henrycole8705]

1 1/2 is no good for showers. Most shower drain parts are 2"

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for watching

[@duanechurchill2312]

Shorter is better on your beard

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks I kinda like it longer.

[@DrJohnNO]

My wife likes short better.

[@DIYJIM]

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