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Warm Water Bidet Question
Posted on 3/10/22 at 3:32 pm
Posted on 3/10/22 at 3:32 pm
It takes a full minute and a half to get warm water at the sink closest to the toilet that we’re thinking of installing a bidet. Sounds like it would be a waste of money to purchase one with warm water features, or is there some water heating element in the bidet?
Posted on 3/10/22 at 3:39 pm to Darla Hood
the ones I have seen need to be plugged in, so I assume there is a warming element. But I dont have an outlet anywhere near my toilet so I am out of the market
Posted on 3/10/22 at 3:51 pm to Darla Hood
I just researched this a couple of weeks ago and ended up going with a standard unit without the heating to try it out.
The 2 options for heating involve adding an outlet next to the unit or running a hot water line from a sink. If you go with the hot water line the manufactures I looked at recommended running it on the cleaning setting until the water warms up. I am not sure if the electric units provide instant warm water or not.
Now that I got it installed and used it a couple of weeks, I would be hard pressed to pay the additional costs to add an outlet or run a hose for hot water from a sink.
The 2 options for heating involve adding an outlet next to the unit or running a hot water line from a sink. If you go with the hot water line the manufactures I looked at recommended running it on the cleaning setting until the water warms up. I am not sure if the electric units provide instant warm water or not.
Now that I got it installed and used it a couple of weeks, I would be hard pressed to pay the additional costs to add an outlet or run a hose for hot water from a sink.
Posted on 3/10/22 at 4:36 pm to Darla Hood
I bought one 2 weeks ago and pondered whether to get the warm water option or not. I ended up purchasing the Luxe 185 which doesn’t have the warm water option.
I found that I don’t need the warm water and have purchased two more for the other bathrooms.
I found that I don’t need the warm water and have purchased two more for the other bathrooms.
Posted on 3/10/22 at 8:22 pm to Darla Hood
Okay, sounds like I probably won’t get one with warm water. Now to choose which one! Thanks, y’all.
Posted on 3/11/22 at 6:34 am to Darla Hood
I’ve never seen one that gets plumbed to hot water. Good luck setting that mixing valve!
Since most people don’t have hot taps at the toilet, most manufacturers put a heating element and heated seat with a fun night light on it and make you plug it in. The one I have (and most from what I can tell) also have a weight sensor and shut off fast enough that if you stood up mid-stream, you probably wouldn’t get the floor wet.
You also get a fan to dry off. This seemed like a relatively poor idea in theory- seems like you’d make the room smell much worse or something, but it is pretty effective and doesn’t really have that problem.
So, if you were considering a warm one, the features that come with electricity are a little bit more than just wonderfully warm water.
ETA:
They have a tank and a heater. They are instantly hot, but you can use all the hot water. You generally should be clean before the water starts to cool down. But science.
I can put an actual time on it if anyone cares when I get back from vacation, but that’ll be next week.
I have a Brondell Swash but do not know the exactly model number. 950 comes to mind.
Since most people don’t have hot taps at the toilet, most manufacturers put a heating element and heated seat with a fun night light on it and make you plug it in. The one I have (and most from what I can tell) also have a weight sensor and shut off fast enough that if you stood up mid-stream, you probably wouldn’t get the floor wet.
You also get a fan to dry off. This seemed like a relatively poor idea in theory- seems like you’d make the room smell much worse or something, but it is pretty effective and doesn’t really have that problem.
So, if you were considering a warm one, the features that come with electricity are a little bit more than just wonderfully warm water.
ETA:
quote:
I am not sure if the electric units provide instant warm water or not.
They have a tank and a heater. They are instantly hot, but you can use all the hot water. You generally should be clean before the water starts to cool down. But science.
I can put an actual time on it if anyone cares when I get back from vacation, but that’ll be next week.
I have a Brondell Swash but do not know the exactly model number. 950 comes to mind.
This post was edited on 3/11/22 at 6:41 am
Posted on 3/11/22 at 7:02 am to Darla Hood
I was worried about not having warm water when I purchased. The cold water isn't bad at all.
Posted on 3/12/22 at 5:13 am to Darla Hood
Our hot water takes a long time to reach the master bath but the bidet delivers it instantly. Feels great, cleans better, I think.
Posted on 3/12/22 at 5:17 am to Darla Hood
I’ve had Toto 350e’s at my house for a few years and definitely appreciate the instant warm water, warm drying air and warming seat. All temperatures can be adjusted via the remote control. I had an electrician add outlets behind the toilets in order to hide all wiring and plumbing. Toto’s e-water feature does a great job at keeping the bowl clean. The built-in air filtration system that starts when you sit down is an amazingly efficient feature. I have zero complaints (butt get lots of compliments!) about Toto washlets aside from the initial investment. Buy once, cry once.
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