Bidet attachments and other toilet accessories

Nowadays, absolutely every bathroom can be supplemented with bidet functions. It is not difficult to do this - you just need to purchase a bidet nozzle, or, as experts often call it, a prefix. In order to fix it, neither specialized installation skills nor free space in the bathroom are required - the device is extremely simple, yet functional and ergonomic.

The toilet bidet nozzle cannot be fully called an analogue of a standard bidet - these devices have a different design, and the principle of operation is different. Technologically, the nozzle is a panel with holes for fastening, allowing it to be fixed on the toilet lid. In most cases, it also contains hoses for supplying fluid and special pipes.

To carry out all the necessary hygienic procedures, a small nozzle is provided, which, under a strong pressure of water, moves out, before feeding it, as a rule, it is hidden - this allows you to protect the surface from contamination. The set-top box is additionally equipped with a mechanical or electronic panel, thanks to which you can change the angle of its inclination, control the pressure of the water and the level of its heating.

The mechanism of operation of the nozzle is simple: when the installed tap is opened, water enters the system, the nozzle immediately releases it under a certain pressure, heated to the set temperature. Water is sprayed softly, but evenly - this allows you to thoroughly wash all the necessary parts of the body.

A few decades ago, the bidet could only be fixed near the toilet, but today, designers have created many options for a more compact placement of hygiene devices:

• caps;
• watering cans placed on the hose;
• slats built into the toilet.

The nozzle with a mixer is like a watering can, which visually resembles a hygienic shower. It can be externally or embedded. As a rule, such models are equipped with a hose that ends in a small watering can. If there is a need to carry out ablution, they bring it to the required place, press a special button and turn on the water supply.

Depending on the type, a thermostat can additionally be installed in the mixer, supplying water at a certain temperature. Choosing a watering can it is important to pay attention to the compatibility of the product with some toilet bowls, besides, it will be useful specify in advance what work will have to be done for self-assembly of a specific nozzle.

Bidet heads provide the ability to perform all the necessary procedures at a comfortable level. The basic element of such structures is metal strips - they are fixed to typical holes on the toilet lid; screws are usually used for fastening.

A mixer is mounted on a protruding surface, as well as a hygienic shower, with the help of elastic hoses the structure is connected to the water supply - so both cool and heated water can be supplied here. The most advanced models are equipped with special nozzles located in the sides of the sanitary equipment - they are pulled out at the right time.

Bidet attachments made in the form of a toilet lid are very popular. They are equipped with an electronic control system, which makes them especially in demand in modern homes. Such products are fixed on the toilet bowls, in addition they are equipped with several important options at once:

• dryer with warm air supply;
• water heating control system;
• self-cleaning nozzles;
• slowly closing lid.

The most technologically advanced products are equipped with a microcomputer, so that any necessary device settings can be set in order to make sanitary procedures as convenient as possible. Water supply is carried out in several modes:

• standard washing;
• pulsating water massage;
• pendulum motion of fluid.

If you decide to purchase a mini-bidet, you should find out what are the features of choosing each type of product.

It should be noted that all three types of bidet attachments have similar advantages:

• performing hygiene procedures with their use becomes convenient and comfortable;
• a person does not have to move anywhere after using the toilet;
• water is consumed very economically - each procedure requires less than 1 liter of liquid;
• the equipment can be used by both the fairer sex and men, as well as children;
• buying bidet nozzles allows you to save bathroom space, which is quite limited in typical apartments.

Installing models built into the lid gives additional advantages:

• the possibility of hydromassage, which is considered a good prevention of pathologies such as hemorrhoids and prostatitis;
• delicate drying, allowing you to abandon toilet paper - this is of particular importance in the period of exacerbation of certain diseases.

But the operational capabilities of the models differ significantly. So, the bidet shower is considered a universal model, as it fits almost any toilet bowls - this is its difference from the same cover, which should be selected taking into account the size of the device itself.

The nozzle and shower products are characterized by ease of installation, since they do not need to be connected to the mains, while for the cover it is an obligatory part of the work.

The watering can and the attachment are optimal for families of different ages, and when using the lid, you will have to additionally buy a child seat and every time a child uses the toilet, putting it on and then removing it is not always comfortable.

As evidenced by user reviews, in terms of the duration of the period of operation, the hygienic shower is in the lead, and in the second place are attachments-attachments, electronic covers work least of all, this is especially true if a budget model made of low-quality plastic is used.

When choosing attachments and covers, special attention should be paid to the dimensions of the product - you need to accurately measure the distance between the fasteners. Some attachments of well-known brands provide the ability to adjust the length in the range of 0.8-1 cm, but the vast majority of models do not have such options.

If you buy a cover - measure in advance the length from the cistern to the edge of the toilet: if it is smaller than the control panel of the bidet lid, it will be simply impossible to install the structure.

And, of course, you shouldn't forget about quality. Nowadays, attachment models are very popular, and this inevitably leads to the appearance of fakes on the market. In order not to become a victim of deception, you should carefully study all the mandatory documentation - ask the seller for certificates of quality and conformity, as well as coupons for service and warranty service.

Bidet nozzles are lightweight and easy to install. It only takes a few steps to install these fixtures.

• Work begins with the installation of the mixer, after which an elastic hose is attached to it.
• Then the mixer is attached to the toilet bowl, the location of its central part is adjusted, where the hole for draining the bidet is supposed to be, then it is fixed with a fastener. In this case, it is important not to forget to put special rubber pads under the mounts.
• The funnel is installed in the prepared hole, after which the drain hose is connected to the bottom of the entire product in the place where the siphon for the mini-bidet is located.
• Markings are made on the floor to fix the fasteners and holes of the required diameter are formed, before installation, the floor surface should be thoroughly cleaned, and then the bidet should be fixed, after making sure that the distance from it to the toilet is observed - the model is firmly fixed with bolts. The siphon corrugation must be fitted close to the drain pipe.
• At the final stage, all joints are thoroughly sealed and processed with mounting tape.

For information on how to install a bidet cover on the toilet, see the next video.