Bidet

[Prairie Dog]

What’s the big difference between the complete bowl/seat combo and just converting current setup with bidet seat? Seats seem reasonable, complete setup can get into some serious change. Yet don’t want to buy a seat and end up with s piece of junk.

That’s exactly what we did. The Toto Washlet will fit many elongated toilets but since ours' was Toto branded it was a no brainer. Setup was easy and the acquiring seat on its own was much cheaper than purchasing the combo. We kept the stock seat which can simply be refitted if we chose to do so. I can honestly say that we've never had any issues with our washlet since the day it was installed.

 

[Tom@WashDC]

Thought what could be more appropriate than discussion about bidets with our international friends, from the toilet paper community.

i am researching and considering the installation of one. Ran across this quote from Rolling Stones magazine.


"It’s shown me the difference between rubbing peanut butter out of shag carpeting with a paper towel, and that sparkling clean feeling you get right when you step out of the shower."

How exciting is that?

I purchased this 4 years ago. Very high quality construction, stainless steel.

https://www.amazon.com/GoBidet-Attachable-Bidet-System-Chrome/dp/B0026WOUZQ/ref=sr_1_17?dchild=1&keywords=bidet&qid=1610844683&refinements=p_36%3A1253531011&rnid=1243644011&s=hi&sr=1-17

Purchased a plastic Lux Bidet off Amazon for a second bathroom. The GoBidet is superior in function and quality.

 

[Gionnirocket]

its a good investment. though maybe cheaper to get a good bidet seat. my wife goosed herself a few times on the manual one with cold water only. got this one and it works well. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08FXW3XZ5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

How well does the air dryer work?
My initial thought is that it would take a few minutes to be effective and that's probably triple the time it takes me to take care of business.

 

[Gordon71]

Thought what could be more appropriate than discussion about bidets with our international friends, from the toilet paper community.

i am researching and considering the installation of one. Ran across this quote from Rolling Stones magazine.


"It’s shown me the difference between rubbing peanut butter out of shag carpeting with a paper towel, and that sparkling clean feeling you get right when you step out of the shower."

How exciting is that?

I recently installed one I bought on Amazon for around $33. I love it and haven't used any TP since. Gets me much cleaner overall and puts no paper in my septic system which should also be a good thing.

 

[Gordon71]

We only have the cheap ones that are hooked up to the cold water line in our home. It really wakes you up in the morning. I think it's a misconception that having a bidet reduces your TP use...if anything we use more of it now since it's used not only to wipe but(t) to dry, too. We did cut down on our baby wipe use for ourselves so I guess that's at least less landfill from us.

I bought a packet of 18 wash clothes for $4 at Walmart for that purpose. Haven't used any TP since installation.

 

[fooferdoggie]

How well does the air dryer work?
My initial thought is that it would take a few minutes to be effective and that's probably triple the time it takes me to take care of business.

a minute or so does enough of a job.

 

[bob armani]

I purchased this 4 years ago. Very high quality construction, stainless steel.

https://www.amazon.com/GoBidet-Attachable-Bidet-System-Chrome/dp/B0026WOUZQ/ref=sr_1_17?dchild=1&keywords=bidet&qid=1610844683&refinements=p_36%3A1253531011&rnid=1243644011&s=hi&sr=1-17

Purchased a plastic Lux Bidet off Amazon for a second bathroom. The GoBidet is superior in function and quality.

Are you using the "warm water kit" with this unit? Like the quality of workmanship in this one.

 

[bob armani]

While there are some nice models with all sorts of features (drying would be awesome), they just dont work my my house (one bathroom doesnt have elongated seat due to space, the other doesnt have convenient power nearby).

I use this model
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A0RHSJO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Also use this to keep from literally ripping myself a new one
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JIG4AGM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

You can also get a similar model with hot/cold settings but I have a tankless water heater and the toilets are pretty far away so I would be wasting alot of water waiting for water to heat up.

Water out here in Colorado gets pretty darn cold in the winter. It can be borderline painful on the coldest days which can make it hard to 'de-clinch' and let the water do its thing. The trick is to get it done quickly(not always possible) so as to use just the water in the exposed water lines. I have actually made a long line coiled behind the bowl to allow more room-temp water.

That being said, I just ordered an mini electric water heater
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0148O658Y/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The plan is to just keep the temp low (around 80-90F) and run it directly to the bidet. It will be mounted under the sink, close to power and water lines run to the bidet.

TP usage for me is dramatically reduced, a roll can last a few weeks depending on diet. I dont focus on being completly dry, just clean.

"mini electric water heater"- I also have considered this option due to water temp wait time issues. This would work great with the non-electric seats that have both the warm/cold inlets IMO. Nice choice and easy hookup.

 

[bob armani]

Anyone having to use an inline water filter due to calcium deposits buildup in the spray heads? I found this was an available add on option for the Brondell models.

 

[fooferdoggie]

"mini electric water heater"- I also have considered this option due to water temp wait time issues. This would work great with the non-electric seats that have both the warm/cold inlets IMO. Nice choice and easy hookup.

I think one with instant hot water would be easier and you wont have any cold water on you at all.

 

[Gordon71]

I thought about hooking into the hot water line but decided to try it without and was surprised to find that cold water didn't bother me in the least. It was actually kind of refreshing.

 

[fooferdoggie]

I thought about hooking into the hot water line but decided to try it without and was surprised to find that cold water didn't bother me in the least. It was actually kind of refreshing.

not so much if your female according to my wife.

 

[john peck]

Mullen plants have large fuzzy leaves that are very useful in a pinch.

 

[fooferdoggie]

I got a bunch of these and a couple of containers for clean and used. they are thin and don't take a lot of room but nice and soft. I would not mind smaller but I cant seem to find smaller. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JFSYYQ9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[bob armani]

I think one with instant hot water would be easier and you wont have any cold water on you at all.

Good point. I was researching the tankless HWH models some time back and I think they have a wrap around coil inside the system that gives you instant heated water.

 

[mogulskier]

Good point. I was researching the tankless HWH models some time back and I think they have a wrap around coil inside the system that gives you instant heated water.

I am also looking into converting from a water heater tank to tankless water heater. The latter does have advantages that are attractive.

 

[reed scott]

I am also looking into converting from a water heater tank to tankless water heater. The latter does have advantages that are attractive.

20 years ago I installed three of them in my house and they worked well. In the last ten years at another residence I've gone through hell with tankless water heaters. Real nasty problems with highly complex electronic controls that would just shut the heaters down. You need to talk to a good plumber who has installed lots of these devices. They take a LOT of juice as well.

 

[mogulskier]

20 years ago I installed three of them in my house and they worked well. In the last ten years at another residence I've gone through hell with tankless water heaters. Real nasty problems with highly complex electronic controls that would just shut the heaters down. You need to talk to a good plumber who has installed lots of these devices. They take a LOT of juice as well.

Thanks.

 

[Handlebars]

While there are some nice models with all sorts of features (drying would be awesome), they just dont work my my house (one bathroom doesnt have elongated seat due to space, the other doesnt have convenient power nearby).

I use this model
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A0RHSJO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Also use this to keep from literally ripping myself a new one
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JIG4AGM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

You can also get a similar model with hot/cold settings but I have a tankless water heater and the toilets are pretty far away so I would be wasting alot of water waiting for water to heat up.

Water out here in Colorado gets pretty darn cold in the winter. It can be borderline painful on the coldest days which can make it hard to 'de-clinch' and let the water do its thing. The trick is to get it done quickly(not always possible) so as to use just the water in the exposed water lines. I have actually made a long line coiled behind the bowl to allow more room-temp water.

That being said, I just ordered an mini electric water heater
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0148O658Y/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The plan is to just keep the temp low (around 80-90F) and run it directly to the bidet. It will be mounted under the sink, close to power and water lines run to the bidet.

TP usage for me is dramatically reduced, a roll can last a few weeks depending on diet. I dont focus on being completly dry, just clean.

 

[Handlebars]

A decent aquarium heater is a cheap reliable submersible heater.