Bathroom
Adding a toilet where the drain line doesn't reach.
Realistic outcome: A clearer picture of when a macerating toilet fits, and what it still needs from you.
Your choices
- SimplifyMacerating (upflush) toilet
A pump unit pushes waste through a narrow pipe, so the toilet doesn't have to sit over a main drain. It needs power, a proper installation and care.
- DelegateA licensed plumber
Have a licensed plumber install it, or confirm your local rules for doing it yourself.
- No purchase neededUse an existing bathroom
Ask whether a standard drain can reach the spot, or skip the addition.
Work that stays with you
- Planning the pipe route, power supply, installation and any permit
- Following the maker's list of what may be flushed, and its cleaning and care steps
Check before buying anything
- Local plumbing and permit rules
- Where the pump's power comes from, and a plan for power cuts
Products
We haven’t reviewed products for this job to our source standard yet, so we don’t list any. The choices above work without buying anything.