Easy renovation: modernizing the plumbing of an old house without major work

🔧 How to transform your bathroom without breaking down walls or redoing the entire installation?

🏚 Typical problems with old houses

In many older homes (built before the 1990s), drainage systems are often inadequate:

• insufficient slope for wastewater;
• Drainage columns too far apart;
• pipes embedded in concrete;
• It is impossible to add a toilet, a shower or a washing machine.

And redo all the plumbing?
❌ Long, ❌ expensive, ❌ dusty, ❌ needs to be validated by professionals.

💡 The solution , without touching the main pipes. Aquasani lifting pump, sans toucher aux canalisations principales.

🔧 What a pump can do in an old house

With an Aquasani pump, you can easily:

✔ Add a toilet in a bedroom or attic;
✔ Install a shower without a slope;
✔ Connect a sink, a bidet, a washing machine;
✔ Connect a new bathroom to the existing one without breaking the floor;
✔ Reposition the drain outlet (horizontally or upwards).

👉 In short, you adapt an old house to modern comforts — without dust or heavy work.

🧰 What you need for installation

Choose the model according to your needs:

• Aquasani 1 — for a single toilet
• Aquasani Eco — Toilet + 2 appliances
• Aquasani 3 — Toilet + 3 facilities
• Aquasani pump — sink, shower, washing machine (excluding toilet)

And also plan for:

• an electrical outlet with grounding;
• a Ø32 mm discharge pipe (mandatory for Aquasani);
• a non-return valve (if not included);
• sealant, fixings, fittings.

💡 Installation time: 2 to 4 hours — can be integrated into a piece of furniture, a casing or a wall niche.

📋 Concrete examples of renovation without major construction work

📍 Single-storey house : besoin d’un WC près de l’entrée, pente impossible.
✅ Aquasani Compact, évacuation à travers le mur → installé en une soirée.

📍 1970s concrete house : pas d’accès aux tuyaux sous le sol.
✅ Aquasani Eco pour douche + lavabo, fonctionne en silence sans casser.

📍 Secondary house with extension : nouvelle salle d’eau souhaitée.
✅ Aquasani 3 pour WC, douche et machine à laver.

📊 Comparison: traditional construction work VS pump solution

Criteria	Classic works	Aquasani pump
Installation time	1 week or more	2–4 hours
Heavy work (dust, noise)	Yes	No
Administrative formalities	Mandatory	None
Risk to the decor	Pupil	Weak
Overall cost	€€€ – €€€€	€ – €€

💰 Save time, money and finishing touches.

✅ Specific advantages in an old house

✔ No need to break the floor or tiles;
✔ Single Ø32 mm pipe, easy to install even in corners;
✔ Suitable for narrow or corner bathrooms;
✔ Works even with an old and unreliable drain;
✔ Low maintenance, worry-free daily use.

🙋 Frequently Asked Questions

Can a pump work with an old drainpipe?

Yes, she creates the necessary pressure herself. All that's needed is a way out.

And what about the aesthetics?

The pump can be recessed or integrated into a discreet piece of furniture.

Is it noisy?

The Silence models operate at around 55 dB, which is less than a kitchen hood.

And what about the kitchen?

Yes, the Aquasani pump is perfectly suited for a sink and household appliances. It is recommended to install a grease separator.

🏁 Conclusion: an old house can rhyme with modern comfort

Vous n’avez pas besoin de casser les murs ou refaire toute la plomberie.
Aquasani est une solution propre, rapide et efficace pour redonner vie à votre salle d’eau — même dans une maison de 50 ans.

👉 This is the first step to transforming an old house into a pleasant living space, without wasting time or spending too much.

📘 Next article:

Independent pump or toilet with integrated pump? We compare the two options.