Cellar bathroom
Since we are redoing our cellar anyway, we are considering having a much desired second toilet/shower installed in the cellar. The sewage line is about 3 feet off the cellar floor, which means that we would need one of those sewage ejection systems. We could also use an upflush toilet, but a brief internet search…
Since we are redoing our cellar anyway, we are considering having a much desired second toilet/shower installed in the cellar. The sewage line is about 3 feet off the cellar floor, which means that we would need one of those sewage ejection systems. We could also use an upflush toilet, but a brief internet search indicates that these are less desireable. Since we are redoing the cellar anyway, we can have the sewage ejection system built right in below ground. Does anyone care to share their experience with either of these — or even just cellar bathrooms in general?
Are the sewage ejection systems allowed under the code? Are they disturbingly noisy? Smelly? Not allowed under the code ? Prone to breaking down?
Any advice or input would be mightily appreciated. (I am keeping my fingers crossed that the feedback will be positive.)
Yes, basin and sewage pump from Home Depot. email me if you’d like more details or would like to see it. ksm107@earthlink.net
I have a sink, toilet and shower, all drain into basin at front of house. Drain pipes under cement floor. No smell and no problems at all in 2.5 years. Consider also installing a couple of floor drains. Pump is somewhat noisy, but I imagine they make quiet models.
i can’t comment on the upflush toilet, but i love our (english) basement 1/2 bath and use it all the time. it’s very useful to have another head in the house…:)
Ok. Sounds like the shower is out.
Does 10:26 AM (or anyone else) have any experience with upflush toilets?
toilet and sink, no shower allowed in a basement. I bought a house with a shower in the basement and now have the DOB at my door saying I have an illegal apt.
I don’t believe so. You can always contact the buildings department for an exact answer.
Thank you. This is a cellar. Half bath means any two fixtures I assume? ie. we could install a toilet and shower.
Is it a cellar or a basement? If you have a celler… legally you are only able to have a half bathroom toilet & sink.
Most people get away with it and only face problems if someone rats them out, or if and when they sell their house. Something to think about.