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PLUMBING SOLUTIONS FOR TINY HOUSES AND
NONTRADITIONAL SPACES
Ignited by the pandemic in 2020 and 2021, alternative housing options con- tinue to trend upward — even while the overall housing market has cooled. Re- mote work has opened possibilities for liv- ing almost anywhere, even working while traveling, which has led to increased inter- est in options like tiny houses.
A recent survey by Fidelity National Financial subsidiary IPX1031 found that over half (56%) of survey respondents would consider living in a tiny house. Even more surprising, 86% of people who were not homeowners said they would consider a tiny house as their first home purchase, and 84% said a tiny home was an option they would consider for retirement. Other alternatives like modular homes, trailers and converted vans have emerged as po- tential options for anyone alarmed by ex- orbitant home prices, rising mortgage rates
and soaring utility costs — and for those seeking a greener lifestyle.
Nontraditional homes offer benefits in- cluding economy, mobility (tiny houses with wheels or vans, for example), simplic- ity and sustainability. But they also present challenges. Beyond learning to de-clutter and simplify, you also have to learn how to meet essential needs, including most im- portantly: plumbing. Any living situation requiring above-floor plumbing solutions demands extra thought, so whatever space you call home is livable, practical — and comfortable.
Fortunately, implementing plumbing in a nontraditional home or even a portable setting is easier than ever, thanks to the development of user-friendly products that make workable bathrooms, kitchens and laundries possible for almost any setting.
BATHROOM SOLUTIONS
For tiny homes, modular homes or oth- er kinds of nontraditional housing, today’s effective above-floor plumbing technol- ogy can also improve water conserva- tion. For example, macerators, grinders and drain pumps specifically designed for small spaces allow you to install efficient plumbing systems virtually anywhere, even for portable bathrooms.
Having to connect to a septic system 100 feet away, which was too far for con- ventional drainage, tiny home builders Mario and Ciarra Soto chose an option that offered the convenience of a tradi- tional flushing toilet. Because tiny homes like theirs aren’t usually connected to a municipal sewer system, the Sotos had to figure out how to connect to their nearby property’s septic tank. The solution? The Saniaccess 2 macerating toilet system fit
right behind their toilet, taking up little space. Meanwhile, its half-horsepower pump and macerator blades rotating at 3,600 RPM handled their drainage needs efficiently and quietly — and they even installed it themselves.
KITCHEN OPTIONS
One choice is the Sanivite, about one- third the size of a standard drain pump, which can discharge gray water away from a variety of fixtures up to 16 feet vertically and/or 150 feet horizontally to the drain line. The Sanivite offers quiet performance by emitting less noise and vibration.
If you’re considering a nontraditional housing option, visit saniflo.com.
This article is courtesy of Brandpoint.
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