Up Flush Toilet System, Venting

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Up Flush Toilet System, Venting

Author: ruvs421 (PA)

Hello. I am looking to install an up-flush toilet/sink combination in my basement, such as a Saniflo system. The directions mention how to run the waste line into the main sewer line, and I get that. However, they are very vague when it comes to describing how to VENT the system, which is required by code. Do I simply run a 2 inch pipe off the top of the macerating unit through the rim joist of the basement? Do I "tap" into the existing vent system from the 1st floor? What do I do??? Thank you!

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Re: Up Flush Toilet System, Venting
Author: m & m (MD) If you have an available and accessible vent close by, tap into it.
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Re: Up Flush Toilet System, Venting
Author: packy (MA) i'd run a 1 1/2 inch vent. plenty big enough for the 1 inch discharge that pump has.
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Thank you for the reply
Author: ruvs421 (PA) Thank you for the reply, but to where do I run the 1 1/2 inch vent tube that you mentioned? Is it as simple as just running a line that goes outside? Edited 1 times.
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Re: Up Flush Toilet System, Venting
Author: KCRoto (MO) If there are any other vents nearby, you can tap into them to avoid another roof penetration, or you can go through the roof to the outside.
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Re: Up Flush Toilet System, Venting
Author: cvcman (NY) I used the one that doesn't need a vent...Sanicompact...it work GREAT !!! Very pleased with it...no issues,,,no problems
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