Category: Case Studies

August 21, 2026

Grinder drainage system enables bathroom addition in detached ADU without breaking through concrete slab

Case Study | August 2026

Grinder technology provides a fast, cost-effective bathroom solution for a workshop converted into a detached accessory dwelling unit, eliminating the need to break through concrete.

Problem

RACELAND, LOUISIANA — When Danny St. Pierre’s daughter returned home from Texas to help care for her elderly grandparents, the family needed to quickly create a comfortable living space. With St. Pierre’s parents, ages 99 and 97, no longer able to remain comfortably in their previous home, the family decided to convert his father’s workshop, a separate structure building from the main house, into a private apartment. The conversion created a detached accessory dwelling unit (ADU), allowing St. Pierre’s daughter and parents to live together in one building with an accessible bathroom.

August 5, 2026

Crumbl Cookies installs soda machines using self-contained drain pumps, avoiding costly nationwide store-floor modifications

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Case Study | August 2026

Crumbl recently introduced a new beverage program into its more than 1,000 stores throughout the U.S. The plumbing challenge? The planning team needed a practical, affordable way to manage gray water drainage where floor drains were not in place.

Problem

OREM, UTAH — When Crumbl Cookies began exploring a soda program, the idea made perfect sense for the brand and its customers. Crumbl is based in Utah, a market Brian Thompson, Equipment Technician Specialist at Crumbl Cookies, described as “kind of the mecca for dirty soda,” where customers are familiar with fountain drinks customized with flavorings.

July 20, 2026

Rural homeowner upgrades to SFA Saniflo product after repeated failures with an off-brand macerating toilet system

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Case Study | June 2026

Retired Navy mechanic turned rural Minnesota homeowner turns to Saniaccess 2 after years of reliability issues with a competing off-brand macerating toilet system, seeking a long-term solution for a basement, half-bathroom installation.

Problem

AURORA, MINNESOTA — For homeowners looking to add bathrooms in basements or below-grade spaces, traditional plumbing installations often require extensive excavation, concrete breaking, or costly alterations to existing drainage systems. Above-floor, macerating toilet technology offers an alternative, allowing homeowners to install bathrooms where conventional gravity drainage is impractical.

July 2, 2026

Above-floor grinder pump system supports powder room addition in split-level basement renovation

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Case Study | June 2026

Challenging structural conditions, including an elevated main drain line, prompted Nenno Construction Services to use SFA Saniflo’s Sanibest Pro for above-floor drainage of a toilet and a sink, resulting in a compact, efficient, and minimally invasive installation.

Problem

EAST AMHERST, NEW YORK — Donald Nenno, owner of Nenno Construction Services, regularly takes on residential remodeling projects. In the plumbing business for 13 years, he has consistently used and recommended Saniflo products to his customers.

March 17, 2026

Large-scale, office-to-residential conversion project overcomes plumbing challenges with above-floor systems

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Case Study | February 2026

Florida-based building owner and his plumbing subcontractor deploy SFA Saniflo pump solutions to overcome structural constraints, minimize tenant disruption, and accelerate a 59,000-square-foot adaptive reuse project.

Problem

CLEARWATER, FLORIDA — Adaptive reuse projects are defined as the process of repurposing existing buildings for new uses, often introducing unforeseen infrastructure challenges. When structures originally designed for office occupancy or other commercial uses are converted into residential or hospitality spaces, core plumbing and mechanical systems must be re-engineered to meet significantly different demands.

February 10, 2026

Reliable, compact, electric-powered marine sanitation systems support multiple yacht renovations for specialty contractor

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Case Study | February 2026

Knoxville-based GC Charles Moore opts to install Saniflo Sanimarin 4 macerating toilet systems on five different yachts of varying sizes and layouts to handle long discharge runs, responsive service needs, and repeatable high performance across multiple yachts.

Problem

KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE — Charles Moore is a Knoxville-based general contractor and businessman with decades of experience leading large-scale projects and consulting work. A graduate of the University of Tennessee with an MBA from Vanderbilt, Moore has built and sold companies, worked with major national clients, and spent the past 15 years in consulting.

January 28, 2026

Heavy-duty grinder pump system facilitates efficient expansion of basement bridal dressing suite at busy wedding venue

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Case Study | January 2026

Structural limitations and a tight event schedule led Danny McEachern, owner of J&D Farms, to seek a faster, non-invasive plumbing alternative: SFA Saniflo’s above-floor plumbing solution, the Sanibest Pro grinder system.

Problem

SOUTHSIDE, ALABAMA — Fifteen years ago, Danny McEachern started a wedding venue, J&D Farms. Its success over the past decade and a half has led to his recently upgrading the property to accommodate larger wedding parties. When converting the daylight-basement level of his carriage house into an expanded bridal dressing suite, McEachern faced significant plumbing challenges.

December 17, 2025

Macerating system’s ability to pump wastewater upward allows homeowner to create a full bath below sewer line

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Case Study | October 2025

To support the ground-floor bathroom in his coastal Florida home, property manager Adam Morris installed a macerating system to pump wastewater vertically seven feet and horizontally 10 feet to the sewer line positioned above that level.

Problem

BOKEELIA, FLORIDA — Adam Morris, owner of DPBM Unlimited, a small property management firm overseeing privately held rental properties, has handled numerous maintenance and renovation projects over the years. For a personal project, Morris was tasked with resolving an unusual plumbing challenge at his own home.

December 16, 2025

Pennsylvania plumbing contractor simplifies basement bathroom renovation project with labor-saving grinder pump

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Case Study | December 2025

Spring Road Plumbing & Septic Repairs sharply cuts installation time with Saniflo’s Sanipit 24 GR CB Grinder Pump system that provides drainage for a new full bathroom’s three plumbing fixtures.

Problem

HALLAM, PENNSYLVANIA — As the owner and founder of Spring Road Plumbing & Septic Repairs — a local family-owned business specializing in routine maintenance, new installations, and more — Joel Siegrist understands the importance of quality, affordability, and reliability in every job he undertakes.

October 15, 2025

Macerator pump replacement keeps a seven-member household’s basement bathroom running smoothly

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Case Study | October 2025

To meet the needs of his large household, Seattle homeowner Bart Muller chose to upgrade the macerating toilet system in his basement laundry room with a modern, easy-to-install Saniflo Saniplus unit.

Problem

BURIEN, WASHINGTON — Bart Muller, a homeowner in the Seattle suburb of Burien, Washington, shares his home with seven family members. With a large household, having multiple rooms, bathrooms, and common areas is essential for maintaining daily comfort and efficiency. After many years of heavy usage, Muller needed to upgrade the macerating toilet system in the basement laundry room to meet the demands of his household.