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
Compact bidet
The compact bidet or electronic bidet cover is the most modern type of shower aerator for the toilet. It was invented by Japanese designers. Hygiene equipment, also called a WC shower, completely replaces toilet paper. The Izumi company produces a compact bidet, which you can buy in the Santekhkomplekt online store.
An electronic bidet is installed on the toilet instead of a standard lid. The device is connected to a cold water supply pipe and runs on electricity. The bidet is controlled from a mechanical or touch remote control located directly on the lid. Built-in protection against accidental key pressing prevents the mini-fountain from turning on at an inappropriate time.
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
Built-in bidets
For bathrooms with a large area, a bidet built into the wall . Santekhkomplekt supplies built-in bidets from the Czech company Jika and the Spanish concern Roca, as well as plumbing products from domestic brands - Oskol and Kirov. Wall-mounted bidets consist of an installation and a bowl with a hole for the mixer. Hidden installation of communications behind a false wall preserves the interior of the room. Thanks to installation directly into the wall, the bidet protrudes slightly forward and thereby saves space.
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
Types of hygienic systems for toilets
There are different models of bidet-enabled toilets available on the market. But the most popular are the following types.
Wall mounted shower
The system consists of four components:
- Mixer.
- Shower hose.
- Watering can-bidet.
- Fastening elements.
For this type of hygienic equipment, select a mixer from the range “for bidets and showers”. Depending on the installation features, there are the following subtypes:
- With hidden mixer. In this case, only the joystick or hose outlet remains on the wall surface.
- With open mixer. Here the main elements are located in open space.
Bidet attachment for toilet
This type of hygienic system is not common and is a small structure that is installed on the toilet bowl.
The faucet has many similarities with models for washbasins, with the exception of the spout function. The product is also equipped with a threaded connection, and not an aerator. They turn the shower on him.
Combination washbasin mixer
Combined installations are intended for combined bathrooms. Another outlet is connected to the mixer, connecting it to the mini-bidet system. The pipe is located at the bottom of the product near the fluid supply hoses.
Toilet with bidette
If you want to save money, you can arrange a small bidet. It is fixed using technological holes directly on the toilet.
The bidette comes with a shower head, mixers and communication elements.
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.
Bidet lid - greetings from Japan
The bidet lid for the toilet is a relatively new word in the plumbing field, which has gained unprecedented popularity. Today there are a huge number of varieties of this device, but the most popular and practical are electronic bidet covers. They are washed with warm water and dried with equally pleasant warm air. There are no impossible tasks for the microcomputer of this type of device - it regulates the temperature of the seat and the water in it, the fluid pressure, and controls the heat of the hair dryer.
It is worth noting that the bidet seat for the toilet is made of antibacterial materials, which guard the hygienic sterility of all manipulations performed.
Operating principle
At first glance, the electronic seat may seem quite ordinary. But that's not true. With just the touch of a button on the remote control, it turns into an incredibly functional bidet. The retractable spray arm can have several washing modes - mono-jet, pulsating, saturated with air, massage. It is possible to supply small portions of liquid soap into the lever.
The seat, as a rule, is equipped with a built-in hair dryer with several drying modes, heating systems, antibacterial protection, a freshener, and a self-cleaning function for the nozzles of the fitting (programmable mode). A number of models boast an “anti-clap” function that prevents the lid from hitting; allowing you to smoothly but quickly remove the contents of the bowl from view.
The bidet lid provides ample opportunities for caring for the intimate area
Installation technology
- Unscrew the nuts securing the toilet seat to the bowl.
- Turn off the water supply tap.
- Disconnect the hose.
- Place the lid on the toilet.
- Connect the tank inlet hose to the T-valve at one end and to the tank at the other.
- Also connect a filter to the T-valve. Use a hose with a plastic filter and a bidet lid.
- Open the water supply, plug the power cord into the outlet. The bidet seat is ready for active use.
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.
How to use a bidet
You can sit on the product either facing the mixer or with your back to it. However, the first option is considered traditional. Please note that a bidet should never be used as a toilet; these two items have completely different functions. So how to use it?
- First, adjust the water pressure and temperature. If a mixer with a thermostat is installed, water will immediately be supplied at a comfortable temperature.
- They sit on the bidet in the equestrian position, which is usually more comfortable. By the way, the very name of the bidet is precisely why it is translated from French as “little horse.”
- When washing, you can use special products. That is why it is worth placing a shelf with soap and a hook for a towel near the sanitary item. Although the latter may not be needed if the bidet is equipped with a built-in hairdryer.
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.
Toilet equipped with a bidet. Owner reviews
Positive:
- optimal personal hygiene;
- easy installation;
- ease of use, especially when washing children;
- space saving.
Installing accessories with a bidet function will not take much time
. Negatives:
- The bidet attachment in the form of a shower sprays water. You need to get used to it;
- nozzles are not always conveniently installed;
- plastic bidet lids do not last long;
- Such devices are not cheap.
Advice. When making a purchase, check whether the kit includes the parts necessary for installation: nuts, hoses, etc.
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.
Benefits of a shower toilet
- They make hygiene measures for private areas of the body easier - there is absolutely no need to move anywhere after visiting the restroom;
- Designed to prevent genitourinary diseases and inflammation of intimate areas;
- The appointment of hydromassage is considered an excellent prevention of the appearance of hemorrhoids and also prostate diseases;
- The toilet seat cover is suitable for use by the stronger sex, women and children;
- The drying option makes it possible not to rack your brains about choosing toilet paper;
- Saving useful space in the bathroom;
- Overall savings: one procedure consumes approximately 1 liter of liquid.
And finally, a short video from Elena Malysheva about the benefits of a bidet:
By assessing the positive and negative features of these devices, you can make the right selection. Each of these trivial devices will save space and allow hygienic procedures to be carried out easily and pleasantly.
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.
Characteristic features of wall-hung toilets with bidets
Hanging models are attached to the wall. Such toilets are ergonomic because they do not take up much space, which allows rational use of free space. The wall-mounted location of the device makes it possible to clean directly under the drain bowl.
A wall-mounted bidet module is a modern, practical and convenient multifunctional unit.
Due to the fact that all communications and connections are hidden behind a false wall, the suspended structure has an aesthetic appearance. Since the tank is hidden behind a decorative panel, it operates almost silently. However, the installation process of such a structure is more labor-intensive. A wall-hung toilet with a bidet and installation is purchased.
Important! Since the tank and all connecting elements are recessed into the wall, to ensure reliable fixation, the supporting frame must have a sufficient margin of strength and be able to withstand up to 400 kg.
When choosing a hanging structure, it is better to give preference to lightweight products without a large number of decorative elements that will further weigh down the device. Otherwise, such a device will place a significant load on the wall, which will lead to its destruction during constant intensive use of the toilet.
Materials for making a toilet combined with a bidet
When choosing a plumbing product, it is important to pay attention to the material from which it is made. Leading manufacturers use porcelain, earthenware or decorative stone for this. Each material is characterized by distinctive features, taking into account which the product is selected.
One of the most important parameters when choosing a toilet with a bidet is the material of the product.
Most modern toilets are made of earthenware. The material has a porous structure, good density, and resistance to moisture. It is made in an opaque design. However, the material is characterized by insufficient strength, so plumbing fixtures are usually made with thickened walls. Otherwise, the service life of such devices is very limited.
Earthenware contains up to 47% kaolin clay, making the price of a bidet with a toilet affordable for the average category of the population. However, it should be remembered that such devices have significant weight, so it is better to give preference to floor-standing models.
Porcelain toilets have an aesthetic appearance. Such products are characterized by good strength, impact resistance, durability, increased surface density and moisture resistance. This is possible due to the fact that the material contains up to 20% kaolin clay.
The surface does not absorb odors and dirt, so it is easy and simple to care for. The price of porcelain shower toilets is an order of magnitude higher than the cost of earthenware analogues, but such costs are justified by a longer period of operation, which is doubled.
Earthenware toilets with a bidet function are heavy
Toilets with bidets made of natural stone look original and attractive in the bathroom. Such devices are characterized by high hygiene. They are distinguished by their significant weight and tendency to mechanical damage. Their significant disadvantage is their very high cost.
A good alternative are devices made from artificial stone, which have a more reasonable price, are less prone to mechanical stress and are more practical.
Classification of toilets with bidets according to the flush system
When choosing a plumbing fixture, you should pay attention to the structure of the drainage system, according to which the further installation of the product will be determined. The outlet must be completely aligned with the sewer outlet. Otherwise, you will have to redo the wiring of sewer communications, which will require additional financial costs and dirty and labor-intensive work.
A toilet flush system with a bidet function and a hygienic shower can be horizontal, vertical or oblique. The classic option is the first type. The connection between the toilet and the sewer riser occurs without the use of corner elements. The pipe is located on the back of the device. It is easily connected to the central sewer pipe using a corrugated hose.
The flush in toilets equipped with a bidet option can be horizontal, vertical or oblique
Important! To prevent clogging of the horizontal outlet and the occurrence of an unpleasant sewer smell in the room, the plumbing fixture should be positioned correctly, ensuring the required slope of the drain pipeline.
For residential buildings of old construction and for standard modern cottages, a vertical outlet is characteristic. The drain pipe of the plumbing fixture, located at the bottom of the device, is connected directly, the tube is hidden under the floor. This ensures hidden installation of communications that are not visible to prying eyes.
Despite the fact that such a drain is characterized by convenience and practicality, it requires installing the toilet in a certain place - directly above the sewer outlet. In this case, the connecting corrugation is not used.
In toilets with a built-in bidet with an oblique outlet, the outlet bowl is installed at an angle of 30-45 degrees to the floor. This arrangement allows the exhaust pipe to be mounted at any height relative to the surface. However, this modification has a significant drawback, which lies in the likelihood of a water hammer occurring when draining water.
When choosing a suitable toilet with a bidet option, you must take into account such a parameter as the design of the drainage system
Important! The connection of a toilet with a bidet with an oblique outlet to the sewer outlet must be carried out clearly and reliably in order to eliminate the possibility of leaks and persistent unpleasant odors from the system.
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
Appearance
When looking at a toilet with a built-in hygienic shower, the following signs catch your eye:
- the bowl has a slightly more horizontally elongated shape than a regular toilet;
- the tank is larger, since in addition to the water supply, it contains some hygienic shower devices;
- On the side there is a control panel with buttons or levers.
All other appearance features are the same as those of a regular toilet. For example, a model with an anti-splash system will be slightly higher than one without one.
Price range
The current price of a shower toilet depends on the number of functions and the level of the manufacturer. Approximate range:
- floor-standing mechanical shower toilet VitrA Grand (Türkiye) – 6350 RUR;
- floor-standing mechanical shower toilet Ideal Standard Connect (Belgium) – RUR 18,070;
- wall-hung mechanical shower toilet Bien Harmony (Italy) with microlift and sound insulation – RUR 27,910;
- electronic wall-hung toilet Duravit DuraStyle (Germany) with hairdryer and remote control – RUB 128,770;
- electronic wall-hung shower toilet Toto Neorest EW (Japan) with a full set of functions – 421,400 rub.
Tip: It is better to buy a shower toilet in a specialized store. It is important to carefully inspect the device and check the warranty documentation.
Advantage of the set-top box
Unlike a classic bidet, the attachment has the following advantages:
- ease of installation;
- low cost;
- space saving;
- it is possible to make adjustments;
- has a built-in massage function;
- has auto-cleaning nozzle;
- safe to use.
Bidanit is usually attached under the toilet seat, without any special equipment. This attachment does not require additional drilling and does not require changing the plastic seat.
Suitable for any toilet model due to its versatility. In addition, this option is very inexpensive, convenient and accessible, and is not of low quality.
