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“A lot of money can be saved by
clients both in the long run and during
the initial purchase and installation.
The system retails around the $1500
mark with only the plumbers labour
on top of that. The alternative method
would involve the cutting of concrete,
pipework, the toilet suite itself and
the plumbers labour. It’s an expensive
exercise.”
So long as a water supply and
electrical outlet is located nearby
the desired location, it’s a fairly
straightforward install for plumbers.
“The Sanicompact is mounted to
the floor using the provided mounting
hardware before plumbers connect the
mains water to the back of the pump’s
discharge pipe which goes up vertically
and connects to existing sewer pipes.
It’s a lot easier than putting 100mm
pipes through the wall and having to
dig trenches,” David explains.
It also accepts waste water from
a wash basin that can be installed
nearby to create a half bathroom.
The Sanicompact C43’s motor
automatically activates when water
enters from the basin.
The Sanicompact C43 does not use
a cistern, instead, a button activates
the flush which opens the solenoid
valve and releases water from the
mains connection into the bowl. The
increased water level then activates
the macerating and pumping actions
which discharge the waste. The whole
process takes 10-15 seconds (5 secs
solenoid valve/5 secs macerating/
pumping) and the timer programs the
refill of the bowl with fresh water.
Next, waste water is sent through
a 25mm discharge pipe which is
concealed behind the wall or under the
floor and then connected back to the
existing sewer pipes.
With a growing desire to keep things
minimal when it comes to design, the
Sanicompact C43 is a big winner with
clients looking to streamline their
homes.
“Aesthetically speaking, a lot of
people don’t like the look of a big bulky
pump behind the toilet,” David says.
And it truly lives up to its name with
all dimensions – height, width and
depth – coming in below 500mm.
Next time your client is looking for
a bathroom solution that involves
minimal structural work, consider the
Sancoimpact C43. You’ll both end up
winning.
Saniflo
Unit 1, No 11, Salmon Street
Port Melbourne, Victoria 3207
F: +613 9676 9268
T: 1300 493 359
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