My Saniplus, about 4 yrs. old, is just emitting a hum and not pumping.
Having taken the unit apart, there is nothing blocking the blades, etc., and the
impeller turns freely, so I suspect the capacitor and would like to try
replacing it before contemplating new motors, etc..

Can anyone tell me where the damn thing is?! The schematic shows it alongside
the pressure chamber, but I can't see it. If it's inside the chamber, how do I
get at it?
I've taken the membrane off but that doesn't help.

TIA

Tom L

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My Saniplus, about 4 yrs. old, is just emitting a hum and not pumping.
Having taken the unit apart, there is nothing blocking the blades, etc.,
and the
impeller turns freely, so I suspect the capacitor and would like to try
replacing it before contemplating new motors, etc..

Can anyone tell me where the damn thing is?! The schematic shows it
alongside
the pressure chamber, but I can't see it. If it's inside the chamber, how
do I
get at it?
I've taken the membrane off but that doesn't help.

it 14 microFarad

don't know what you have but here
http://www.sanipump.com/Installation...niPlus2003.pdf
is an exploded view
(it's part no 38)

Chris Oates wrote:

wrote in message
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My Saniplus, about 4 yrs. old, is just emitting a hum and not pumping.
Having taken the unit apart, there is nothing blocking the blades, etc.,
and the
impeller turns freely, so I suspect the capacitor and would like to try
replacing it before contemplating new motors, etc..

Can anyone tell me where the damn thing is?! The schematic shows it
alongside
the pressure chamber, but I can't see it. If it's inside the chamber, how
do I
get at it?
I've taken the membrane off but that doesn't help.

it 14 microFarad

don't know what you have but here
http://www.sanipump.com/Installation...niPlus2003.pdf
is an exploded view
(it's part no 38)

What a frightening thought! an exploding Saniplus yuk!

Thanks, Chris.

Trouble is, the actuality doesn't correspond to the diagram. The capacitor is
not to be seen anywhere.

Tom L.


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My Saniplus, about 4 yrs. old, is just emitting a hum and not pumping.
Having taken the unit apart, there is nothing blocking the blades, etc.,
and the
impeller turns freely, so I suspect the capacitor and would like to try
replacing it before contemplating new motors, etc..

Can anyone tell me where the damn thing is?! The schematic shows it
alongside
the pressure chamber, but I can't see it. If it's inside the chamber, how
do I
get at it?
I've taken the membrane off but that doesn't help.

it 14 microFarad

don't know what you have but here
http://www.sanipump.com/Installation...niPlus2003.pdf
is an exploded view
(it's part no 38)

Saniflo motor humming, not turning. Failed capacitor.

In case it helps any other poor b..., I've cracked it:

Motor is actuated by a push rod above the membrane at bottom of pressure
chamber.
It would turn by hand.
Removed top and both inlet pipes. Unscrewed loo pedestal to allow removal of
connection to front of Saniflo. Removed unit.
Released motor (3 screws)+ pressure chamber. Checked impeller below motor. OK.
Undid clip round membrane at base of chamber, removed membrane. Prised off
chamber base to access electrics.
Tried a proprietary capacitor (GBP4.50) which proved this was the problem as
motor ran OK. Unfortunately it much too big to fit so ordered Saniflo component
(GBP20), + new membrane as a precaution(L13).
Saniflo tel. (UK) 01189 821345
NB membrane should be fitted with bath sealant. No need for sealant on inlet
hoses.

Good luck, guys,

Tom L.

My Saniplus, about 4 yrs. old, is just emitting a hum and not pumping.
Having taken the unit apart, there is nothing blocking the blades, etc., and the
impeller turns freely, so I suspect the capacitor and would like to try
replacing it before contemplating new motors, etc..

Can anyone tell me where the damn thing is?! The schematic shows it alongside
the pressure chamber, but I can't see it. If it's inside the chamber, how do I
get at it?
I've taken the membrane off but that doesn't help.

TIA

Tom L

Just want to know how to replace capacitor of SANIPLUS macerating pump

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S. Da Silva wrote:
Just want to know how to replace capacitor of SANIPLUS macerating pump


You could try reading the previous replies from 17 years ago...

Tim

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On 12/02/2021 16:15, S. Da Silva wrote:
Just want to know how to replace capacitor of SANIPLUS macerating pump

presumably remove it and fit a new one? How hard can it be?

https://www.upperplumbers.co.uk/PDF/...structions.pdf

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Tim+ formulated on Friday :
You could try reading the previous replies from 17 years ago...

Must be pretty desperate by now..

On 12/02/2021 16:43, Chris Hogg wrote:
On Fri, 12 Feb 2021 16:31:02 +0000, The Natural Philosopher
wrote:

On 12/02/2021 16:15, S. Da Silva wrote:
Just want to know how to replace capacitor of SANIPLUS macerating pump

presumably remove it and fit a new one? How hard can it be?

https://www.upperplumbers.co.uk/PDF/...structions.pdf

I like the pictures - all nice and clean...:-)


A quick rinse and it will make a good food processor.

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"Tim+" wrote in message
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S. Da Silva wrote:
Just want to know how to replace capacitor of SANIPLUS macerating pump


You could try reading the previous replies from 17 years ago...

Tim

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On 12/02/2021 16:31, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
On 12/02/2021 16:15, S. Da Silva wrote:
Just want to know how to replace capacitor of SANIPLUS macerating pump

presumably remove it and fit a new one? How hard can it be?

Well, looking at those instructions, way more difficult that it needed
to have been!

(especially when the starting point won't be nice and clean and on a
bench, but rather fixed in an inaccessible space behind a bog and full
of crap - literally!)

https://www.upperplumbers.co.uk/PDF/...structions.pdf





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on 13/02/2021, Brian Gaff (Sofa) supposed :
Knowing that site you will probably find they are missing. grin, no not
looked but its in need of some serious rewrites. A word to anyone with a
query who accesses that site is to start a new thread, not tag on an old
one.

Good advice, but we all know it is wasted on a numpty web site such as
HOH.