Identification

Flush up toilets look like other toilets, but they have a pump on the back that deals with waste. This discharge system has a macerator and a pipe with a small diameter. With rotating blades, the macerator shreds waste and other materials to create a slurry that will easily fit through the small pipe. The toilet’s pump is powered by electricity and will move the waste to the home’s holding tank.

Benefits

Flush up toilets don’t require all of the plumbing and construction of a regular toilet. These models work well for areas that normally wouldn’t house a toilet effectively. They can go practically anywhere, so if you need to add a toilet to help out a handicapped or aging family member, a flush up toilet will do the job without ruining the construction of the area. When you install a flush up toilet, you don’t need much specialty equipment. A plumber should be able to install the toilet in a day or even less. Also, flush up toilets are often quieter than their conventional counterparts.

Brands

One of the highest rated flush up toilet bowls is the Saniflo round toilet. The toilet costs a little over $100. For a highly-rated model, the Saniflo is also the budget-friendly choice. It works with Saniflo pumps. The macerating pumps of flush up toilets is where the expense lies. Saniplus has the highest rated macerating pump, and it costs over $600. Turboflush also makes a highly-rated macerating pump, and it costs about the same as the Saniplus model. When you purchase a toilet, ensure it’s compatible with the tank you choose.

Considerations

One of the drawbacks of flush up toilets is that they cost more than typical toilets. At first, this might turn some customers off, but when comparing the entire cost of adding a new toilet, the extra cost of a flush up toilet is usually worth it. Installing a regular toilet usually means breaking into the floor and adding onto the home’s pipes. This requires more time than the installation of a flush up toilet, and working with the contractor or plumber will be more expensive.