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Sanivite+ Solves Laundry Drainage Challenge in Staffordshire Home

By SFA Saniflo UK Ltd in Industry News

A domestic property in Alton, Staffordshire sits in an elevated position with driveway and compact stone garage beneath the level of the house. The laundry room is housed in the garage which presented a common but problematic drainage issue: no direct access to the drainage system.

Waste water needed to be pumped upwards to the existing soil stack. After a flood caused by an incorrectly specified macerator pump, homeowner Ed Shenton sought a purpose-built solution and turned to Saniflo's Sanivite+ — a pump designed specifically to handle hot, soapy grey water from domestic appliances.

"The previous unit simply wasn't designed for washing machine discharge," says Shenton. "The Sanivite+ has been completely reliable since installation. It runs quietly and efficiently, and I was able to fit it myself with minimal changes to the existing pipework."

Unlike standard macerator pumps designed for toilet waste, the Sanivite+ is engineered to handle the unique demands of grey water from washing machines, dishwashers, and sinks. The unit automatically detects incoming water and discharges it efficiently and quietly.

"This is exactly the type of situation the Sanivite+ was designed for," says Amanda Mills, Marketing Manager at SFA Saniflo UK. "Many homeowners and installers don't realise that using the wrong pump can lead to failures and flooding. The Sanivite+ is purpose-built for grey water applications, which is why it delivers reliable, long-term performance where other solutions fall short."

With multiple inlets and the ability to pump up to 5 metres vertically or 50 metres horizontally — enough to reach drainage points in most domestic settings — the Sanivite+ also offers flexibility for future additions such as a utility sink or additional appliances.

Manufactured in France, the Sanivite+ is widely specified in utility rooms, kitchens, and garages where gravity drainage is not possible, making it ideal for conversions, extensions, and below-ground installations.