Installing a washing machine in a cellar

[Sweeney125]

I'm considering relocating my washing machine out of the kitchen and into the cellar. There's both electric and water services down there but not sure what I could to remove the waste water. I'm guessing any drains are located higher than the discharge point on a washing machine - can the waster water be raised effectively?

 

[darrenangel]

you need a saniflow to pump the water to the drains

 

[Sweeney125]

And is there a device to protect the cellar from flooding should anything go wrong? (out of sight down there and a flood could go on for ages)

 

[TBServices]

Wm waste is pumped anyway, so there may be a way to not use a saniflow. Get a plumber in to take a look.

 

[Guest123]

You can connect any pump capable of taking light solids, not necessary a Saniflo.

 

[kay-jay]

You can connect any pump capable of taking light solids, not necessary a Saniflo.

Light solids? You been crapping in ya kilt again col??🙂

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[Skelly87]

I think saniflos are expensive for what they are. There are plenty of other options out there

 

[Sweeney125]

Can you provide any alternatives to the Sanifo?

 

[lame plumber]

have a look at the posts regarding the sanivite instillation first🙂http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/p...wing-when-soapy-water-needs-pumping-away.html

 

[Sweeney125]

Some question mark over Saniflo's suitabilty to remove hot soapy water from a washing machine despite being marketed as one...
So, any alternatives?

 

[lame plumber]

Personally I wouldnt put a washing machine in a cellar unless there was no other option. Its just making a simple working machine more complecated with added expense and on going repairs for no real gain. Other options are to use different manufacturers of the same basic machine.

 

[stevetheplumber]

we put one in a cellar but put it above the dryer on a frame this allowed us to get higher than the drain level the pump in some machines will lift above the normal height but expect shorter pump life

 

[Sweeney125]

Lifting the washer is possible although this will still leave the top of the unit below street level.

So far I seem to have Saniflo as my only option if the pump in the machine itself wont lift the waste water?

 

[stevetheplumber]

street level isnt relevant its the level of your drains that matters the could be lower than the basement anyway or half way up the basement wall