Relocation of Toilet Squat Pit

Relocating a toilet squat pit requires reinstallation, involving three main steps: dismantling, adjusting the pipeline, and reinstalling. Details are as follows:

1. Dismantling the Original Squat Pit
First, remove the squat pit itself and its connected drainage pipes. Exercise caution during dismantling to avoid causing structural damage to the surrounding floor or walls (such as cracking tiles or damaging the waterproof layer). Waste materials should be sorted, especially hard materials like ceramic fragments, to prevent injury to construction workers or blockage of other drainage outlets. If the original squat pit is bolted, use professional tools for disassembly; if it is cemented, gradually chisel it away to avoid creating holes in the floor due to violent dismantling.

2. Adjusting the Pipeline Layout
This step is crucial and requires ensuring that the drainage pipes at the new location meet the following requirements:

• Slope Design: The drainage pipes should maintain a slope of 2%-3% to ensure that sewage can naturally flow towards the main sewage pipe, preventing water accumulation or backflow.
• Pipe Material: It is recommended to use PVC or cast iron pipes, with tightly sealed joints (such as hot-melt connections or rubber ring seals) to prevent leakage.
• Path Planning: If the new location is far from the original sewage pipe, a new pipeline trench needs to be excavated, with a depth that covers the pipes and provides space for maintenance; if the original pipes are to be reused for modification, their load-bearing capacity should be evaluated to avoid poor drainage due to insufficient bending radius.
• Floor Treatment: After laying the new pipes, the floor may need to be raised by 5-10 centimeters to bury the pipes. It is necessary to communicate with the user in advance to see if they accept the change in floor height.

3. Reinstalling the Squat Pit
Fix the new squat pit according to standard procedures:

• Positioning and Leveling: Mark the installation position with a chalk line and use a level to ensure that the squat pit is level front to back and left to right, preventing tilting during use.
• Fixing and Sealing: Use special adhesive or cement to fix the bottom of the squat pit, and apply waterproof glass glue or silicone sealant at the joints to prevent sewage from seeping into the ground.
• Testing and Adjustment: After installation, conduct a water flow test to check the drainage speed, for any leakage, and for odor backflow. Adjust the pipe angle or sealing method if necessary.

Precautions

• Professional Construction: Pipeline modification involves building structural safety and must be carried out by licensed plumbers and electricians to avoid accidents such as water leakage or collapse due to improper construction.
• Space Planning: The new location should reserve at least 60 centimeters of legroom and consider details such as the direction of door opening and the position of the flush button.
• Waterproofing: After construction, reapply a waterproof layer (at least 1.8 meters high) and conduct a 48-hour closed-water test to ensure no leakage before laying tiles.