Almost any modern bathroom can be equipped with bidet functions in a fairly technically simple and relatively inexpensive way: for this, designers have come up with a special bidet attachment for the toilet or, as it is often called in professional circles, a nozzle. To install it, you do not need any free space in the bathroom or special plumbing skills. This device has a fairly simple design and fully performs all the functions required of a bidet.
Toilet nozzle design
The bidet attachment for the toilet, the photo of which is posted below, is not at all an analogue of a hygienic shower: despite the completely identical purpose of these devices, they differ both in design and in the basic principle of operation. In fact, such an attachment, which gives the toilet additional functions of a bidet, is a strip with special mounting holes that coincide with those located on the lid of the device and allow you to fix the nozzle directly on it.
Usually, pipes and hoses for supplying water from hot and cold water supply are also placed on it. To carry out the necessary procedures, there is a nozzle that extends under the pressure of water, and before it is supplied, it is hidden to protect it from contamination. In addition to this nozzle, the nozzle is also equipped with an electronic (or mechanical) panel, with which you can change the angle of the nozzle, as well as control its movement, water pressure and heating temperature.
Plastic bidet attachment for the toilet
Features of choosing plumbing equipment
When purchasing various attachments and bidet covers, in addition to functionality, special attention should be paid to the dimensions of the device. It is necessary to know exactly the distance between fasteners.
Some models from well-known manufacturers provide adjustment of the mounting holes within 0.8-1 cm. But most devices do not have this function. In addition, the nozzle must match the internal length of the toilet bowl.
When choosing a bidet attachment or lid, it is advisable to give preference to models with a retractable nozzle. This option is the most convenient because it does not complicate using the toilet.
For bidet lids, the distance from the cistern to the edge of the toilet matters. If it is smaller than the size of the cover control unit, it will not be possible to install it.
When choosing a bidet attachment, you should take into account not only its overall dimensions, but also the shape of the flush cistern installed on the toilet. If it does not match the configuration of the set-top box, it will be impossible to install it correctly.
And one more important point. When purchasing equipment, you should pay special attention to its quality. A large number of counterfeits of well-known brands have appeared on the market, so all accompanying documentation must be carefully studied.
The device must be accompanied by certificates of conformity and quality, and documents for warranty service. The latter must be filled out by the seller.
Types of toilet nozzles
Several years ago, such attachments could only be installed next to the toilet, but nowadays many designs have already been developed for the most compact placement of such devices, for example:
- Ÿattachments built into sanitary ware;
- Showers placed on a special hose, similar to a regular shower;
- Ÿbidet covers.
Each of these designs has both advantages and disadvantages, and in order to understand how to choose a bidet that is most suitable for certain rooms, you should consider their characteristics in detail.
Metal bidet attachment for the toilet
Models of nozzles built into the toilet
Such attachments consist of a shower head, a mixer, a durable metal strip and additional connecting hoses. The design provides the ability to carry out personal hygiene procedures at the highest level. For the production of such structures, only special ones are used, processed according to approved sanitary and hygienic quality standards approved by the relevant authorities.
In such designs, durable metal strips are used as the main fastening elements, attached to standard holes on the toilet lid with special screws. The protruding surface of the strip is used to attach the mixer and a hygienic shower specially designed for it. After this, using flexible and convenient hoses, water pipes are connected, through which both hot and cold water will be supplied.
Such designs of modern hygiene devices are quite affordable, easy to install even without certain skills, and very comfortable to use.
Innovative designs of nozzles for plumbing fixtures have special nozzles that are inserted into the sides of the plumbing fixture and pulled out at the right time, and they are equipped not only with adjustment of the angle of direction of the water, but also with other functions that significantly increase the degree of comfort of use.
Bidet attachment for toilet
Manufacturers of the best showers for bathrooms
There are quite a lot of products for this purpose in stores and it is very difficult to figure out which one is better. Therefore, professionals recommend giving preference to products from world-famous companies. There are not so many such manufacturers. Based on user reviews and product popularity, the most popular brands are listed below:
- Hansgrohe;
- Damixa;
- Grohe;
- Geberit.
Hygienic shower set TM Grohe Source kaplya.com.ua
Products from these manufacturers will be guaranteed to be of high quality and comfortable, however, the cost of such faucets will be appropriate. But many experts are sure that saving in such a matter is inappropriate. Purchasing a cheaper and lower quality device, as a rule, leads to its faster breakdown and forced costs for its replacement and payment for related work. Therefore, the quality of the purchased plumbing fixtures should directly depend on the complexity of the installation work being carried out. It will be quite expensive to replace a leaky gasket or broken thread when the product is installed built-in.
In order not to become a victim of deception and not to purchase counterfeit goods, it is recommended to purchase plumbing fixtures in salons with a good reputation and with the obligatory presence of the necessary quality certificates for the products offered.
It must be remembered that high-quality products are not made from cheap materials, and their price will be appropriate.
Mixer for bidet with hygienic shower Source sanusel.ru
Lids
Attachments to plumbing fixtures, made in the form of electronically controlled toilet lids, are now the most popular among other types of hygienic devices. Such covers are attached to toilets based on their designs and sizes, and have the following functions:
- Ÿdryer using warm air;
- Ÿwater heating control;
- Ÿself-cleaning nozzles;
- Ÿslowly lowering lid.
In the most modern models of such nozzles, microcomputers are increasingly found, with the help of which you can adjust any settings of the device to make hygiene procedures even more comfortable. The lever, which extends with one press of the regulator on the control panel, can operate in the following modes:
- hygienic washing;
- Ÿliquid soap supply:
- Ÿpulsating water massage;
- Ÿpendulum movement of water supplied by the nozzle;
- Ÿdryer;
- Ÿheating system;
- hair dryer;
- Ÿ freshener;
- Ÿantibacterial protection.
Watering can with hygienic shower
The bidet watering can, designed similarly to a conventional hygienic shower, can have either an external or built-in location. Typically, such a bidet is equipped with a movable hose that ends with a shower head and is fixed to the wall. If necessary, bring it to the right place, press a special button and turn on the water. Often a thermostat is installed in the mixer to maintain the water supply at the desired temperature.
When choosing the most suitable plumbing attachments intended for hygiene procedures, it is important to pay attention to the compatibility of the attachments with certain toilet designs. Also check what efforts are required to install them yourself and their common disadvantages. For example, many people complain that when using a shower head, leaks often occur at the places where it is attached, and many find this design inconvenient, since the water head must be held by hand all the time.
Briefly about the main thing
A hygienic shower is one of the most convenient ways to carry out post-toilet procedures.
- Small in size. It can be placed even in the smallest closet without harming the free space.
- In addition to its direct purpose, it is often used for other household needs.
- The choice of a hygienic shower model is purely individual and depends on the size, layout and design of the toilet room.
- As with other plumbing equipment, it is recommended to purchase only high-quality certified products.
- It is recommended to entrust the installation of this plumbing fixture to a trained specialist, because... errors during installation can lead to big troubles for you and your neighbors. This is especially true for hidden devices.
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Installing a bidet attachment on the toilet
Bidet attachments are considered the easiest to install among existing devices for arranging bidet functions. To install such a nozzle, you need:
- Ÿremove the seat from the toilet;
- Ÿplace the nozzle on its rim according to the attached instructions;
- Ÿplace the cover on top of the console and additionally secure it with bolts;
- In order for the attachment to fulfill its purpose, it must be “embedded” into the water supply system, that is, connected to the water. To do this, connect the hoses coming from its mixer with tees to pipes for cold and hot water. It should be remembered that some attachments can only be connected to cold water supply;
- When connecting the nozzle to the hoses, the easiest way is to do this strictly according to the instructions.
Story
The bidet became common in the 17th century in France, where it was invented. The first devices were noticeably different from the current ones, but their functions were the same. The device became popular in the world in 1990. Japan became the distributor of the fashion trend.
Then the bidet began to be used in many European countries. Nowadays it is found in almost every bathroom, which allows you to constantly maintain hygiene. It became so common that it was installed in schools, hospitals and hotels.
In Russia in the 1990s, it was more difficult to install a bidet, since most rooms were not spacious enough. This required expanding the bathroom, as well as remodeling the bathroom. This procedure is quite expensive, so not everyone can afford it. Now many apartments are being built with a different layout, which allows for additional plumbing.
How to choose the right bidet attachments
The ratio of not too high a price and fairly good quality of these plumbing products is of the same importance as when choosing any of the other models. Often, too cheap designs turn out to be short-lived and unreliable. In high-quality models, the bar is additionally reinforced with stainless steel plates, while too expensive models often have an overly complex design and, as a result, cannot be attached to a typical toilet model.
Distance between bidet and toilet
To use the set-top box comfortably, it is recommended to choose models with the ability to use hot water. Sometimes using cold water for hygiene procedures, even for a short time, can damage the health of women and children. Advertising often mentions that cold washing is useful for treating hemorrhoids, but, for example, treating cystitis with cold water will only become more complicated.
Using modern attachments, you can easily turn an ordinary toilet in a typical tiny bathroom into a plumbing device that combines two of the most necessary functions, with the help of which people can easily solve their delicate problems.
Terms of use
What is a bidet for and how to use it? A photo of the device allows you to understand how it is used. To wash, it is not necessary to sit on the bath facing the faucet. On the contrary, it all depends on how comfortable it is. The device is convenient for personal hygiene of people, and all people can use it.
What else is a bidet used for? In addition to its main purpose, it is used for washing feet. Many people use it to bathe small children. In this situation, it will serve as a stand for draining dirty water, since it will replace the bathtub. The device is convenient for people with disabilities. Why do girls need a bidet? It serves for personal hygiene to always feel comfortable.
How to install a bidet correctly
In modern apartments there are often quite spacious bathrooms in which it is easy to place both a toilet and a bidet at the same time. As a rule, a regular floor bidet is a very simple device attached to the floor and connected to the central sewer system. It is very important to maintain the correct distance between the toilet and the bidet: experts consider a distance of 30-45 cm to be optimal for this.
Distance between toilet and bidet
Step-by-step installation of a bidet:
- ŸYou should start by installing the mixer, and then attach a sufficiently flexible hose to it. After this, the mixer is connected to the device using studs, the placement of its center is adjusted, where the drain for the bidet will be located, and then the fasteners are tightened with a wrench, not forgetting to place rubber gaskets under the nuts;
- Ÿthe drain funnel is fixed in the desired hole, and then the drain hose is attached to the lower part of the structure, where the siphon for the bidet is located;
- Ÿthe floor is marked for installing fasteners and holes of a suitable diameter are made at the marking site;
- Ÿbefore inserting dowels into the holes, the floor surface must be thoroughly cleaned, and then, once again checking that the required distance from the toilet to the bidet is maintained, place the product on the floor and securely fasten it with bolts;
- The siphon corrugation should be securely secured near the drain pipe;
- The final stage of the process consists of reliable sealing of the connections and additional processing of them with mounting tape.
Basic mechanisms of suspended models
A modern wall-mounted bidet is usually constructed of separate parts: an installation mounted into the wall of the bathroom and a bowl connected to it with pins. The installation for a bidet is a simple structure that has several functions: it serves as a supporting structure for the bowl and at the same time serves as a supporting frame for placing all other necessary devices. A special feature of the installation designs is the ability to adjust the height of the device above the floor level, which helps adapt it to human height. Typically, height adjustment occurs in steps at intervals of 10 cm.
Wall-hung bidet and toilet
Modern engineers have developed several types of designs for the bowl: sometimes a separate mixer is installed in them, which makes them look like a hygienic shower, and some models are designed to use electronic elements. Usually, instead of a faucet, a small retractable fountain or a hose with a watering can is installed in more often than not, which reduces the functionality of the product, but allows you to use water more freely. Electronic bidets are much more functional and allow you to build a hairdryer into the device, install a special container for heating water on the installation, etc.
Hanging electronic models are sold already with installation, and ordinary bidets with mixers can rarely be found on sale as a set: all their parts have to be purchased separately.
Plastic bidet attachment for the toilet Distance between the toilet and the bidet Wall-hung bidets and the toilet
Floor-standing bidet and toilet Distance between the bidet and the toilet Metal bidet attachment for the toilet Bidet attachment for the toilet
Historical reference
It is believed that the bidet first appeared in France in the 17th century. Naturally, the original design was different from the modern one, but the functions were identical. Mass production began in Japan in the second half of the 20th century.
The bidet is considered the most popular in Europe. Here, almost all people use the structure to maintain hygiene after using the toilet. It is worth noting that bidets are found not only in apartments and houses, but even in public places, including hotels and schools.
In the CIS, such a plumbing fixture was not popular for a long time. This is explained by the fact that the installation involved remodeling the bathroom, which involved certain difficulties. Today there is a wide variety of bidets on sale, so you can choose a design even for a small toilet.
Plumbing fixtures have become popular all over the world due to their benefits.
