Macerator toilets are growing so much popularity around the world. But at the same time, it has some unwavering challenges, like the utmost property of being like a kind of toilet that is not like conventional toilets. If somehow the macerating toilet gets blocked, it smells so bad and becomes clogged. The worst thing is that you cannot use a conventional plunge to remove the clogs. So you need to perform the cleaning process in a different module.
Common reasons for a blocked macerator toilet:
- Flushing excessive tissue papers
- Accidentally flush hard or plastic objects
- Large hard poop
- The motor is not working properly
- The blade gets damaged or broken
- The problem with the electric supply line
Are Macerating and Upflush toilets the same?
Macerating toilets are also called upflush toilets as they use a unique technology that uses High-powered blades for liquefying the waste. A macerating unit is merely located on the unit connected to a normal pipe. The main drain line of the Macerating toilet has a standard small-diameter pipe that significantly ensures the waste’s flow. Apart from all this stigma, let us focus on the appropriate process of clearing a blocked macerator toilet in some excellent ways.
What is a macerator toilet?
A Macerator has a diverse array of elements that have to be in the pulverizing mechanism. It churns and mashes the waste, and then it converts them into liquid form. Then the waste is transferred to the main sewage line. This program consists of a pump, a sturdy impeller, and rotating blades that are made of pure stainless steel. The non-return valve is attached to a microswitch. The main work of a Macerator Pump is grinding up solid waste and then sending it against gravity. It is a system that manages all the internal systems in a very well-organized way. 
The core concept is like grinding or blending all the human waste and transforming that into a slurry. And finally, all the liquids are pumped away to the safety sport, and the energetic force makes it happen with a centrifugal force.
How does a Macerating toilet work?
A macerating toilet is mainly an upflush system that turns all waste into a glut of slurry. All the waste is then sent to the container in the wall. High-powered blades make it happen to turn all the solid into liquefied waste. Then finally, it is pumped out with the help of a hose pipe. The main drain line cannot always accommodate the level of waste. If it gets flooded by a storm of waste, it becomes much more difficult to control the system. A regular toilet is not like the macerating toilet, where the waste is directly collected into a tank.
That’s why installing Macerating toilets is costlier than normal toilets. You need to build an entirely new plumbing system to make the entire macerating system spot on. The pump of the macerating toilet is the lifeblood of the entire composition. After flushing, the toilet water enters the macerator, and then the processes are and make the solid waste into a slump of slurry.
The operational manufacture of the system is like the new colossus of the generation. After the initiation of the system, the micro switch activates the procedure. Once strats are rotating blades, the rising water goes through the waste into liquid. In the end, a non-return valve was revealed and put into the main sewer. Completion of each cycle keeps you closer to an eco-friendly system.
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Guide to unclogging a blocked macerating toilet
Pieces of equipment that are needed:
- Rubber gloves
- Goggles and mask
- Plier or wrench
- A plumbing snake
Wear gloves and put on a mask and goggles for utter safety. Then you need to gear up completely. Unplug the power system to be on the safe side. Then insert a bowl into the bucket and use a wrench to open the connectors. In the end, you have access to the blade chamber. Then check for blockages in the blade tank, and finally, use a brush to extract all the dust and other materials creating the blockages. Finally, reassemble the system and clean it. Again, inject the power supply into the system and flush it again. That’s how you can fix the whole thing, including the bad jam.
Step 1: Turn Off the Electric and Water Supply Line
In the very beginning, make a clear vision of the full process. First, you need to disconnect the entire electricity supply of the macerator. Turn off the whole water supply system and then introduce all the equipment you choose. Wear some gloves and masks for physical safety. 
Step 2: Use an Effective Toilet Cleaner
In the next step, open the lid of the macerator and then take some precautions. Have some pliers and use them for rotating the connectors counterclockwise. After a while, it will be dismantled from the initial stage. Now apply some effective toilet cleaner. You can also have some dish soap washer or detergent to clean the macerator blades. Then also, clean the seat and bowl of the macerator.
Step 3: Reconnect All the Things
Finally, turn on the macerator and perform an extensive procedure for proper cleaning. In the end, switch on the macerator pump and dissolve the cleaner for over two hours. Use the pliers for the next step of cleaning, and You can also use vinegar solution and baking soda if you wish. Sodium bicarbonate can also be applied with vinegar to make it more efficient. Wash the entire structure and reconnect the electricity line. Check the entire system, and that’s how you can clear a bad blockage from a macerator.
Other common problems you may face are:
- Leaking problem due to incorrect water level or damaged seal
- The macerator toilet continuously runs for pushed flush button or fill valve adjustment.
- Foul odor coming out because of blockage or mold and bacteria growth
- A macerating toilet makes a loud noise because of a blocked trapway, loose bolts, or low water pressure.
- The macerator pump is not working because of clogged inlet and outlet pipes, a lack of power supply, or a faulty float switch.
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