Does this unit work for toilet waste? What kinds of things if flushed would give it trouble? If it clogs, can the homeowner clean it out?
1157708
Yes it does, that's what it is designed for. I woudn't flush anything that you would not normalyflush down a toilet. This is the second one that I have installed I have one in the house I live in now and am building a new house and have installed it there also.
1157709
Just now hooking it up. Glad to hear how well it works. Very well made unit and easy to install
1157710
I use it for a Granny Flat and have had no problems. Shower and toilet go into tank. I would not put anything else like food waste from garbage disposal since this is a pump only not a grinder. I will hook it up to kitchen sink but run no disposal when I get funds to finish.
1157711
Yes it works for toilet waste. Very unlikely to clog due to the macerator. Easy to clean out if needed. Great pump
1625307
I have 4 of those toilets in my house. Only one of them make a lot of moise when flushed. And that's because in is the only toilet that I've had to replace the float valve. The other three are operating quite nicely. I asked that the flush valve be replaced and it works fine now.
561791
I had the same question, however, the toilet clogged was downhill from my Master, so I put the Roebic solution in the Master toilet as the instructions said to flush the solution into the toilet & I could not flush that other toilet.
1749339
It should be cleaned occasionally. But I do not think that it contacts water in the bowl. Perhaps different toilets yield different results; or maybe different users produce different results. As to how to clean it, I would think that detergent and water would be a good way. I don't know what the best way would be.
2211903
I don't have an official answer from the company but flushing a couple down with the waste should be fine. I would avoid dumping the entire box down the toilet. However the couple that get stuck should flush just fine according to reviews I read on a pet store web site. I avoid it all together because and just bag it we are on a new septic system and I have a picky husband:)
619319
Probably, but why would you want to? The camper toilet waste disposal acts more like an outhouse - holding the waste with in a closed container. Our camper only has a direct opening to the tank which is opened when it "flushes" and then closed when it's done flushing. A household toilet has a water trap and is connected to a sewer line or a septic system - in either case the water trap prevents odors from coming back and the waste is removed to a remote area (sewer or septic system).
1027553
It flushes very well, surprisingly. As good or better than the monster 3.5 gallon toilets we replaced. The technology has come a long way. Very few clogs here, one or two in over a year.
1905046
The toilet has a low water level because it uses "wash down" technology. The solution is to get a toilet with the old style "siphon" technology.The siphon type toilet flushes slightly less efficiently because it has a narrower trap way but for cleanliness it's worth it!
1551990
I have never attempted to flush one but I am a believer that only toilet paper should go down the toilet. Plumbers must not like me! :)
2025582
Did you ever find something for your cat? I just toilet trained mine and am looking for something that will flush the toilet every few hours...not necessarily motion activated (i've read that those don't work very well for cats).
1668885
I think that would be a very bad idea. The stuff foams up very quickly and expands like crazy. I think you'd wind up with just a mess all around your cleanout,very little of the product actually inside the pipe.But if that's your only option, well, an older toilet uses something like 4-5 gallons to flush, a newer, so-called water saving toilet uses about 1.6 gallons. So I'd say pick a middle figure like 3-4 gallons to pour into the pipe.My thinking is pour fast and jump back. Who knows what's in this stuff, probably best not to get it on you--although I don't know.
1355683
All I can tell you is that it is a well built tool. It is much better then the flimsy type sold for less money. It has enough reach to navigate through toilet and unstop a regular log jam but I do try to break it up with a small stick before flushing toilet. I feel it is a good tool to have just in case. My suggestion to you is to make the investment and try it even if toilet is flushing now. You might fish up something that is just hanging in there causing some of your problems. I can not tell you it will fix your problem but I can say it works for me on my 1976 Kohler toilet. Buy it and try it you never know what you will catch or release. If you do get a log jam to unclog get yourself a small stick around 1"X1"X2'. Have a bucket ready to pour water into toilet and try to flush. If you are lucky it will flush without having to use tool. If you are not lucky you will need toilet auger to clear the obstruction and bucket to carry out tool to clean outside of house. I use the water hose to clean off tool after using it to release logs. Believe me high pressure water makes cleanup easier. Good luck with your clogs hope my comments were helpful.
1427397
Hi Julie. If you hold the handle for approximately 2 seconds it will flush solid waste. It is not like older toilets where you are holding the handle for 5 seconds or longer hoping and waiting for the waste to circle the toilet bowl. I wrote my review about 2 years ago and I have had no issues with these Toto toilets.
1885934
Yes, very flushable. I filled my toilet over 1/2 full one time just to see how well the (new) high efficiency toilet works. It took like 10 flushes, but all made it down perfect. If you add too much at once time, it sort of gets muddy in the toilet. So flush after every two scoops into the toilet if you are worried.
363490
My blockage was downstream so toilet water was clean, no mess. I would think if the toilet is soiled, cleaninitally in clean toilet water, second cleaning outside with soap and water.
973676
We love our Toto toilet but more for looks, height and efficiency. No issues with clogging, but we've only had it 3 months---not that I've ever had a clogged toilet to begin with. A recent article talks about toilet paper and wipes that are more the cause of clogging due to difficulty in breaking down. Hope that helps.
437115
Hi This toilet only as much water as you want, it will flush as long as you hold the pedal down. This is not the best toilet to buy, i will never buy another. If you open the gate there is a open cavity inside the toilet that delutes the flush and you wind up with a pile in your holding tank. Thanks, Henry