Installing a bathroom in a basement usually means installing a pump, too, in order to get the sewage up to street level. And, at least part of the bath is typically installed on a platform to gain height for the plumbing. As I found out on this project, all pumps are not created equal! In this case, a failed and leaking pump had rotted away the platform and caused a smelly mess. This old pump was installed partially under the platform and under the toilet, so there was no way to replace just the pump. Instead, I ripped out the whole stinking mess and started over, this time using a better quality and design pump made by Saniflo. The new Sanicubic 1 pump also has a grinder or “macerator” that grinds up the sewage before ejecting it with a pump. In this video I’ll review the whole process.
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Back in the mid 90s I completed a very similar basement bath setup in my home up in Michigan. There was already a dysfunctional bathroom down there, but was not enclosed with any walls except the foundation concrete, so basically open to the laundry. The toilet didn't work for years.
I finished the basement including separating the bath with frame walls. Had to elevate half of the bath to accommodate a small corner shower, and the sink and shower drain emptied into an existing floor drain. No need for any pump to send upwards. The new toilet was affixed to the existing commode plumbing, only with a new finished tile floor over the concrete.
I wish I had pictures. This was done way before YouTube and other helpful info out there. It was all word of mouth with your friendly Home Cheapo carpenters. After I moved out, my mother rented the finished basement for about 15 years.
Your results are spectacular. Thanks for sharing this was fascinating to me.
Turned out good!
I never realized you are in NJ. I used to work in Clinton.
Nice job John. Looks 5000 times better than when you first arrived.
Incredible work given the circumstances, not to mention the cat; video should have lots more views.