Hunslet Baptist Church, Leeds is 174 years old and for several years has been undergoing a major redevelopment project to create a centre for the community. It was decided to convert the basement area into male and female bathrooms.

Sub Contractors Calder Valley Plumbing services hit a predicament early in the conversion work when they realised the new toilet facilities were to be sited below existing local drains.

Saniflo’s area sales technical sales experts were called in to advise on the problem.

A solution was found by installing a Sanicubic commercial lifting station connected to an existing external toilet block some distance away. The WC‘s, wash basins and urinals from male and female toilet areas connected directly into the Sanicubic whilst a remote less abled Doc M pack was plumbed via a Sanislim into the Sanicubic. A Sanialarm was fitted into the Sanislim whilst the Cubic incorporates its own wireless remote alarm system.

Initially the contractors excavated down to the soil substructure before preparing a concrete floor finish and some eight months later the project was completed.

The initial installation of the Sanicubic

Sanicubic is a high performing macerator pump that can discharge waste and water from multiple WCs and other waste water producing appliances.

It pumps waste away through small-bore pipework up to 11m vertically, 100m horizontally or a lesser combination of vertical x horizontal.

The unit has inlet diameters of 110mm for WC waste and 40mm for waste water.
The unit can handle waste water of up to 70°C for short periods and has dual motors for absolute reliability and power.
There are two alarms one unit mounted and one remote. The unit operates on a domestic power supply of 220-240V AC 50Hz.

Installation of Sanislim & Doc pack

The Sanislim is a macerator pump specifically designed for use with slimline sanitaryware.

Designed to take waste water from a WC, wash basin, shower or bidet it will pump it away up to 4 metres vertically and 40 metres horizontally or a lesser combination of both.

A clearance of 320mm is required from floor level to the underside of a close coupled suite to accommodate the discharge elbow.

About Saniflo

Saniflo Ltd was established in 1979 to market products of the multinational SFA Group, based in Paris.

Since then the Saniflo name has become generic for small-bore macerator pumping systems and is the market leader both in the UK and world wide. These products facilitate the addition of extra sanitary, utility and kitchen facilities virtually anywhere in a building, even remote from the mains drainage or below sewer level.

The Saniflo range of macerator pumps has expanded to cover most application requirements – from an extra WC up to a complete ensuite, or provision of kitchen or utility facilities – from loft to basement and most places in between!

Saniflo products have been submitted for testing and approval by the British Board of Agreement (BBA) as being fit for purpose. This independent third party endorsement of our products confirms our commitment to quality of product and service as evidenced by our full guarantee, supporting technical support and nationwide network of service engineers. Our Pursuit of service excellence to our customers is ongoing and supported by our ISO 9001:2008 Quality Assurance accreditation.

Bristan and Sirrus by Gummers have merged to offer merchants, installers and contractors a one-stop-shop for commercial and domestic taps, showers and accessories. From July 1 2011 Sirrus by Gummers commercial products will be rebranded as Bristan, and will be included in the Bristan Product and Price Guide.

Previously a sister brand to Bristan, Sirrus by Gummers has a 140-year history of supplying quality, rigorously tested taps, showers and water controls to the commercial market. The integration of the range into the Bristan brand gives merchants one point of contact for the ordering and delivery of commercial and domestic bathroom products, and makes it easier for installers and contractors to source them. The move is part of Bristan’s long-term strategy to increase share in the commercial market.

In addition to extending its Product and Price Guide, Bristan has combined leading products from both brands to create a new tailored collection of taps, showers and accessories for specification in the healthcare, education, leisure and hospitality sectors. The products will be showcased in a manual called Specifier, which will launch in August 2011. It will include comprehensive product information, technical data sheets and detailed guidance on standards and regulations to help make it easy for specifiers to select the right product for the application.

The comprehensive specification product range includes thermostatic mixing valves; capacitance non-touch technologies for infection control; HTM64 basin mixers; timed flow taps and showers; thermostatic showers, basin mixers and bath shower mixers; shower panels, shower kits and accessories; Doc M packs and coordinated tap, shower and accessory collections.

All products are quality tested at every stage of production, and have been designed in conjunction with customers and industry bodies such as the TMVA (Thermostatic Mixing Valve Association). The robust range offers simple installation with technical support if required, coupled with ease of access for service and maintenance.

The product portfolio includes one of the largest ranges of TMV3 approved mixing valves in the UK. The thermostatic mixing valves not only blend water to a safe temperature but will also shut down in the event of hot or cold water failure. Some of the thermostatic mixing valves have retained the Gummers name.

With sustainability and energy efficiency in mind the range also includes water efficient taps and mixers and water economy showerheads. Most products are WRAS approved and the Pulse 8 automatic controls are eligible for BREEAM points.

Alongside the tried and tested range, Bristan will also be investing in new product development that reflects the needs of its customers and the market.

Ian Hansell, general manager, Bristan Trade, said: “Bringing our commercial business into the Bristan brand allows us to offer our merchant and installer customers a complete solution for commercial and domestic bathroom products, all with the backing of next day delivery, exceptional customer service and technical support.

“We believe this is the perfect marriage of two brands, offering both style and substance. We are combining the distinctive style, design, service and trust associated with Bristan with Sirrus by Gummers’ 140-year legacy of engineering excellence, durability and rigorous safety and quality standards; it really is the best of both worlds.

“Established back in 1871, Gummers has a long history and its products were installed in the Ritz, the Strand and on the HMS Ark Royal. We might have changed the brand name to Bristan, but we are committed to keeping its legacy alive, which is why you will find the Gummers name on many of the thermostatic mixing valves in our collection. A new 140-year laurel will appear on all marketing material – offering reassurance to customers who have come to rely on the brand’s rich heritage, reliability and safety.

” To assist customers, a new website – www.specifybristan.com – will be launched in August 2011. It will include useful information such as data sheets and installation instructions, as well as a SpecBuilder app, which allows the user to build specifications from the Bristan range of products. A new specification marketing manager will also be joining the Bristan team and a dedicated specification sales team will create demand among architects and specifiers, helping to pull sales through merchant customers.”

The latest addition to our successful Eurolines portfolio offers true square design with an excellent price-performance ratio.

Leading edge design

As the name suggests, the geometric design is entirely focused on square shapes,
The lever is accentuated by an eye-catching cut-out, which makes the faucet appear less rigid, lightening and softening its overall appearance. With its precision-crafted pure forms and flawless surfaces, Eurocube is a perfect complement to bathrooms inspired by straight lines and purist interiors.

Broadest choice in the Eurolines category

The new collection not only features an in-demand design style but offers and incredible array of Grohe product typologies to meet all installation requirements. Three-hole deck-mounted and two-hole wall-mounted basin faucets are accompanied by a four-hole bath combination and a range of exposed and concealed shower mixers and bath/shower mixers. The new GROHE EasyReach™ shelf, designed to sit on top of the exposed shower mixer, enhances user comfort by providing a convenient storage space for shower gels and shampoos.

To complete the collection, stop valves, angle valves, pillar taps and a range of coordinating bathroom accessories ensure every detail is catered for.

Cutting edge technologies

Naturally, the collection benefits from two of our leading technologies: GROHE SilkMove®, for smooth and precise lever handling, and GROHE StarLight® for an intense chrome shine.

To protect against scalding, basin and bidet faucets feature our new 28mm cartridge with integrated temperature limiter, while a number of products are equipped with GROHE EcoJoy™ for effortless water saving.

For installers, GROHE QuickFix® Plus reduced installation time by up to 50%, thanks to fewer, less complex parts, which make it easier to mount the faucet.

Parallel lines – Eurocube Faucets and Euphoria Cube showers

As no bathroom is complete without a shower, the new range coordinates perfectly with the new Euphoria Cube hand and head showers – providing a complete ‘square design’ solution for Cosmopolitan bathrooms.

GROHE Bathroom Taps

GROHE bathroom taps unite award-winning design with the finest materials and the latest industry-leading technologies. Every collection offers a wide choice of typologies to complement the latest bathroom ceramics and your personal styling preferences.

From single-lever basin mixers, to four-hole bath combinations, GROHE faucet collections ensure the perfect match every time.

Whether you’re looking for a single faucet for a guest bathroom or a faucet for each point in the bathroom – basin, bidet, bathtub and shower – our wide choice of designs encompass all interior styles and price points.

For compatibility with all styles of sanitaryware, each faucet collection includes a choice of different mounting styles.

Basin faucets include:
• single lever mixers with low and high spouts
• wall-mounted faucets

Bath and shower faucets include:
• concealed and exposed mixers
• floor-mounted bath spouts and mixers
GROHE bathroom taps – quality that lasts a lifetime

Our faucets and fittings are designed to last time, thereby reducing the need for replacement.

During the development of a new product all new materials and components are subject to material and function tests to ensure they meet our high quality standards.

GROHE faucets are subjected to extensive life tests, which simulates years of daily use. This ensures that all of our products deliver perfect performance for years to come.

Twyford Bathrooms recently launched Outfit which is the first ever complete range of shower enclosures that can be fitted from the outside. Outfit will revolutionise the job of the installer, as it guarantees a spacious area to carry out work, with no risk of damage to the shower tray or bath. Outfit is the latest range to carry the Total Install label, Twyford Bathrooms’ own range of products aimed specifically at the needs of the installer.

The new Twyford Outfit shower range guarantees that fitting a shower enclosure in a tricky space becomes easier, and will genuinely help the life of the installer. Rather than trying to work inside the small space of the shower enclosure, the installer can work from the outside. This means the whole space of the bathroom becomes the work area, rather than only the small enclosure which will be welcome news for the installer. Importantly the risk of damage is also reduced as there will be less opportunity for heavy boots or dropped/ misplaced tools to cause unnecessary breakage to shower tray, bath or tiling already fitted.

Outfit is available now and comprises a full complement of beautifully designed showering solutions. The versatility and breadth of the range is what makes Outfit so special. The range features Quadrants and off-set quadrants, bi-fold doors, pivot doors and sliding doors, as well as bath screens. This new range gives outstanding form, function and fit to any type of bathroom.

High specification comes as standard, as you would expect from Twyford Bathrooms. Across the entire range the glass used is 6mm and conforms to BS6206 Class A giving a quality that will last. Polished silver handles add a chic touch that fits with the contemporary bathroom aesthetic, beautifully offsetting the profiles. No visible fixings create a clean and hygienic finish that also makes this a winner for the consumer. For the installer facing uneven walls, the ample adjustment range of 25mm each side means that a good fit can be secured in difficult spaces, giving a full 50mm on a wall-to-wall installation.

More of the great touches that make Outfit a quality choice include the increased height of 1900mm for enclosures and 1500mm for bath screens. Side panels come with towel rails as standard adding value for money, and all sliding doors have an easy-clean swing-back mechanism as well as spring loaded door buffers for soft close and cushioned opening. Optimum water tightness is ensured through the inclusion of an integral seal on all vertical profiles.

Product Manager Showering, Sabine Tawfik said; “Following on from the success of the Geo6 and Hydr8 ranges, Outfit adds another excellent element to the Twyford Bathrooms showering portfolio. Before Outfit was launched installer friendly enclosures were only available on a limited number of products. What makes Outfit totally unique is the installer benefit is across the entire range. We are delighted that we can guarantee Outfit will make tricky spaces easier, and genuinely help the life of the installer. Outfit is another great reason to choose Twyford Bathrooms.”

Built to last

All Twyford Bathrooms ceramic products come with a 25 year guarantee *, which reflects our commitment to quality and the high standards we work to.

Twyford showering products are designed and manufactured to the highest standards. We are so confident of their quality, reliability and performance that we offer a lifetime guarantee against manufacturing faults with every enclosure, screen and tray.

It’s one of the reasons we have such a good reputation and we aim to keep it that way.

* Guarantee subject to conditions of usage
** Guaranteed against manufacturing faults only