Sanitoilet: A smart wastewater solution for Hanoi’s Old Quarter – no floor cutting required
Real-life project in Hanoi’s Old Quarter: SFA Pumps installs Sanitoilet solution, enabling second-floor toilet installation without floor cutting or structural changes, while ensuring efficient wastewater discharge.
In the heart of Hanoi’s Old Quarter, a homeowner found themselves in a difficult situation: the only toilet on the second floor was completely out of order. Unfortunately, the house lacked a natural wastewater drainage system, and due to the age of the building, any significant renovation work was out of the question.
This scenario is common across many older buildings in Hanoi, where homes were built decades ago without modern infrastructure. Any structural intervention requires extreme caution to preserve the integrity of the building.
The challenge: Wastewater discharge without cutting into the structure
In this case, the family's entire living space was on the second floor, while the septic tank was located on the ground floor—about 10 meters away—along the staircase line. Several challenges made traditional installation nearly impossible:
- It was not possible to install drainage pipes through the floor, as the space below belonged to a neighbor.
- Drilling into the floor was prohibited due to the risk of damaging the aging structure.
- When the toilet broke, the family had to rely on relatives’ restrooms nearby, which caused serious daily inconvenience.
With such constraints, the traditional approach of redoing the toilet plumbing was simply not viable.
The solution: A no-floor-cutting macerating system from SFA Pumps
After conducting an on-site survey, the SFA Pumps team recommended the Sanitoilet solution—a system designed specifically for locations without built-in drainage or where construction work is restricted, such as heritage townhouses.
The Sanitoilet is a compact, fully automatic macerating toilet system that:
- Collects and grinds waste from a standard toilet
- Pumps wastewater from the second floor to a septic tank on the ground floor—up to 10 meters away
- Requires no floor cutting, no structural alteration, and is quick to install
The unit was neatly installed behind the new toilet and connected within just a few hours—simple, clean, and efficient.
Results: Fully functional toilet, no structural impact
After installation, the system ran smoothly and quietly. Most importantly, it resolved the family's urgent need without affecting the structure of the house.
The homeowner was fully satisfied because:
- No more running to borrow a toilet elsewhere
- No need for expensive or disruptive piping work
- No risk to walls or flooring integrity
Sanitoilet: Ideal for old homes, renovations, or high-floor spaces without drainage
The Sanitoilet solution from SFA Pumps doesn’t just solve challenges in Hanoi’s old townhouses—it’s also perfect for:
- Renovations where no drainage pipes are pre-installed
- High-rise apartments that need an extra toilet
- Rented or remodeled homes where construction is restricted
- Commercial or residential spaces that need a fast, clean sanitary upgrade
Need a similar solution?
If you’re facing a similar challenge—adding a toilet where plumbing or structural constraints exist—SFA Pumps can help. With a range of intelligent, space-saving macerating systems, we offer flexible, cost-effective solutions that deliver comfort without the hassle of heavy construction.
📞 Contact SFA Pumps today for a free consultation and site survey. Let us help you transform your space with ease.
