Boxing-in and soundproofing (-ish) a macerator

Overheating? The motor in ours is, um, "water" cooled. Wouldn't have thought it was something you'd have to worry about.;-)

Tim

Well ours feels quite warm over the motor after the 7.00 am rush - the "water" doesn`t actually flow through the motor and cool it.

That said they are designed to cope with a connection to a bath or shower (a recipe for jamming it with hair IMHO) which involve a fair bit more pumping and consequent heating, than the average flush.

Tried getting in touch with the manufacturers?

Wickes do some nice-looking fairly cheap bathroom furnature units which the macerator will sit in with enough room for sound deadening foam surrounding it without actually touching.

Chibblegrips... sounds like a good brand name for a macerator! David

replying to Tim Downie, Annette wrote: Inside the box you could use sound insulating lining paper which absorbs sound and latex wallpaper on the outside which blocks sound. These papers are 5mm thick. You could also use this paper to decorate the wall between the bathroom and bedroom. See the Go Wallpaper or Wallpaper Direct websites.

replying to Annette, Bob wrote: I think the macerator has probably worn out in the thirteen years since the question was asked.

I had a quick look but can't see how those could work. 5mm latex that's soft enough to roll up is not going to have significant stiffness.

I'd choose a more sensible portal to this newsgroup myself.

NT

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Annette's reply is to a 13 year old post, anyway.

hence my reply.

Yes I was intrigued to note that at the moment these devices seem to be being plugged on commercial radio in the UK. Ideal for outbuildings without the correct sewers etc, no mention is made about the noise though. could be a bit annoying in the middle of the night! Brian