How to Select a Bidet | Ask This Old House

In this video, This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey talks with host Kevin O'Connor about non electric and electric toilet-bidet combination options.

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Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey teaches host Kevin O’Connor what to know about bidet retrofit seats as an affordable alternative to expensive combination units.

Where to find it?
Richard discusses options available to retrofit a toilet into a bidet.

Richard first talks about non electric bidet options. This bidet attachment uses the current toilet seat and connects to a water source. It has a t-valve installed at the water connection to the tank and utilizes dual nozzles.

Next, Richard talks about electric bidet options available. These require an outlet within four feet of the toilet to plug into. The first design he mentions is slim and replaces the current toilet seat. It uses a special t-valve to attach two hoses, the flush hose and the bidet hose, to the toilet.

The second electric design Richard considers to be as close as you can get to the bidet toilet combo without replacing your toilet. It has a similar install to the previous seat. The major difference is it’s remote controlled, much like a bidet toilet. It’s functions include: opening and closing the lid and seat. It also includes a front and rear bidet and uses a stainless steel nozzle. It has a dryer, nightlight, and adjustable temperature for the seat and water.

Products and resources from this episode
Toilet-Bidet combination manufacturer: Bio Bidet [https://biobidet.com/]
Bio Bidet Bliss BB2000 [https://amzn.to/498xJyh] about $500

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