Does anybody have a recommendation for a flush up toilet that can be installed in a basement. If possible I would like something that can be installed so the toilet base sits flush with the floor.

There is a model that flushes to the rear like a wall mounted toilet. It flushes in to a small tank that mounts to the rear which could be placed either in the bathroom or behind the bathroom wall. I don't know the name of it but if you can't find it let me know and a will look for the ads. Andy

I was watching ASK This Old House and they had a show about "mecerating" toilets. I checked their website to get the correct name. It was on episode 321 (original air date = week of 2/21/05). Hope this helps.

Sorry, It's MACERATING TOILET.

Mike, A company named SANIFLO has a flush up system . Look at their web site at www.saniflo.com They have a 800 number of 800-363-5874.

good luck, Jim

Mike, I installed a saniflush toilet in my basement about 2 months ago, and it works great. It uses a 3/4 in. discharge line and the mascerating unit sounds about like a condensate pump on a central a/c unit. It only runs for 2 or 3 seconds after flushing. It's not cheap to buy, about $800, but you don't have to dig up a floor or do any real extensive plumbing. It comes with good instructions and I like mine. My wife loves it. Good Luck.

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Does anybody have a recommendation for a flush up toilet that can be installed in a basement. If possible I would like something that can be installed so the toilet base sits flush with the floor.

The only way that I know to do this is to excavate and imbed the flush up tank and macerator pump. I have one in my basement and it only needed about a 6" rise in the floor to get the flush up in. I just built a box to encase it.

I installed a power assisted toliet about 4 years ago in my basement. This could one of the "mecerating" toilets" some of the other posters were writing about...mine does not sit flush with the floor (about 4 inches off) but works very well.

ZURN INDUSTRIES sells what is called an upjohn. It sits on the floor with only about a 6 inch rise. It allows you to set a toilet and even tie in a lavatory and/or shower. The unit is made to be set without any digging, breaking of concrete or anything of that nature. There is a pump which will grind up the waste and pump it up to your main drainage line. Hope this helps!!!

Are you still looking for one? We bought one at Menards a couple years ago, but never installed it and I'd like to sell it. Let me know if you're interested.

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Does anybody have a recommendation for a flush up toilet that can be installed in a basement. If possible I would like something that can be installed so the toilet base sits flush with the floor.

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Originally posted by DarkEyes36:
Are you still looking for one? We bought one at Menards a couple years ago, but never installed it and I'd like to sell it. Let me know if you're interested.

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Originally posted by candlewood mike:
Does anybody have a recommendation for a flush up toilet that can be installed in a basement. If possible I would like something that can be installed so the toilet base sits flush with the floor.

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Check out SFA Saniflo Inc. Tel.: 519.824.1134. Our agency handles public relations for this company, so I would be happy to respond to any questions you might have. Thank you.

Sometimes when you have a problem that falls outside of the norm you can find answers in odd places. As it happens, Mother Earth News has covered this topic quite thoroughly and if you access their archives you will find ratings, descriptions, and analysis of a number of different toilets that are able to solve your problem. The magazine also carries ads on a diversity of products, including toilets. Incinolet, Envirolet, Sancor and others advetise regularly in Mother Earth News. The magazine maintains a website: www.MotherEarthNews.com

Thank you all for your postings. Your info was very helpful. I went with a SaniFlo using their SANIBEST product. I am very happy wiht the final results.

I was wanting feedback on the saniflow toilet. I am thinking about putting it in and wanted others opinions.
eurekapeds@sbcglobal.net

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Thank you all for your postings. Your info was very helpful. I went with a SaniFlo using their SANIBEST product. I am very happy wiht the final results.

I'm interested if you still have it. Brian

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Originally posted by DarkEyes36:
Are you still looking for one? We bought one at Menards a couple years ago, but never installed it and I'd like to sell it. Let me know if you're interested.

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Originally posted by candlewood mike:
Does anybody have a recommendation for a flush up toilet that can be installed in a basement. If possible I would like something that can be installed so the toilet base sits flush with the floor.

Dark eyes, I'm interested if you still have it.bherman@rochester.rr.com

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Originally posted by DarkEyes36:
Are you still looking for one? We bought one at Menards a couple years ago, but never installed it and I'd like to sell it. Let me know if you're interested.

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Originally posted by candlewood mike:
Does anybody have a recommendation for a flush up toilet that can be installed in a basement. If possible I would like something that can be installed so the toilet base sits flush with the floor.

We just purchased the saniflo yesterday, glad to hear people are having good luck with them. Would like to hear how you guys vented yours - that's the part we're stuck on. Kimmy.

There is only a few ways to vent. You must run the vent pipe to the vent stack that exists in the house, or run the vent up the walls to the roof outside. However there are many special tricks to do this properly. I would suggest that you consult with a licensed plumber so you do not end up with any code issues later on.
There are just to many variables to properly answer this question. Its one of those projects that has to be seen to answer properly.