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9. Looked at several brands, but I can't justify

Reply to MicaelS (Original post)

Mon Dec 2, 2019, 09:33 PM

Dec 2019

the additional expense of plumbing in a new hot water line and mixing valves. The toilets only have a cold water supply and the shock of ice water hitting me old bum on a cold winter morn would probably be the death of me.

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Anyone have a "Washlet" toilet or seat? [View all] MicaelS Dec 2019 OP

I don't know which models, Lefta Dissenter Dec 2019 #1

Just worth mentioning. DENVERPOPS Dec 2019 #6

I have a much cheaper version, Jane Austin Dec 2019 #2

Not the best ratings. 7th out of 10 units tested. democratisphere Dec 2019 #3

Do any of them have a chamois? Sneederbunk Dec 2019 #4

Not that one, but something similar Major Nikon Dec 2019 #5

The outlet is the main thing .. MicaelS Dec 2019 #8

Without an electrical connection you are pretty much out of luck Major Nikon Dec 2019 #10

Thank you for helping. n/t MicaelS Dec 2019 #12

They do, but for 1600 bucks you can fly to Paris, have a great meal and use the bidet in... TreasonousBastard Dec 2019 #7

Looked at several brands, but I can't justify procon Dec 2019 #9

You don't need to do that Major Nikon Dec 2019 #13

Thanks, I'll have to take a second look. nt procon Dec 2019 #14

Americans are discovering bidets - nt Piasladic Dec 2019 #11