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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Macerating pump system enables basement bathroom installation without costly, time-consuming renovations

Case Study | September 2025
A fourth-generation plumber overcomes a sewer line challenge with the Saniplus macerating pump, transforming a finished basement into a fully functional workplace for the homeowner-customer.

Problem

NEEDHAM, MASSACHUSETTS — Travis Jonasson, a fourth-generation professional plumber, works with his father Carl, who has run Jonasson Plumbing since its founding a half-century ago in 1976. Jonasson Plumbing specializes in plumbing, heating, air conditioning, drain work, and everything from service work to remodeling projects in residential and light-commercial settings.