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outside indoors’. These spaces usually feature multiple appliances including dishwashers, washing machines (often in adjacent utility rooms), wine fridges, sinks and even ice makers.


tank. The unit was retrofitted just outside the extension and connected to multiple kitchen and bathroom fixtures and provides the power to push the waste out through the drainage pipes to the septic tank. Basement conversions in prime cities and built-up urban areas have also continued to boom – especially new kitchen diners that lead out to garden areas ‘bringing the


Pumps are the enablers for these projects because waste will always need to be lifted up to street level drains. A whole host of solutions are available including small, compact pumps for grey water waste only, that can be concealed within a kitchen island or under a sink. Alternatively, for larger conversions that include a cloakroom or bathroom, a larger floor-sited pump can be simply positioned on a flat surface (usually concealed in a cupboard or behind a wall) and connected to a range of kitchen and bathroom appliances. Models with twin pumps are particularly suitable to ensure continuity of service, while it is also advisable to pick a solution that features an alarm system to provide early warning in the unlikely event of a failure. Whatever the lockdown project, there is almost always a pump that can help overcome drainage issues.


Ann Boardman is head of marketing and product development at Saniflo UK


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