Thinking About Getting a Bidet: A Step-by-Step Guide to Installing a Bidet Seat

As a home-and-garden editor and now successful bidet seat installer, I've seen firsthand the benefits that a bidet can bring to a household. But installing a bidet seat requires some planning and execution. In this article, we'll walk you through the steps involved in installing a bidet seat, from preparing for the installation to powering it up.

Before You Begin

It's essential to carefully read the manual that comes with your bidet seat, as it will provide you with specific instructions tailored to your particular model. However, here's an idea of what you can expect along the way:

Installing a Bidet Seat: A Step-by-Step Guide

Removing Your Existing Toilet Seat

For some toilets, this involves unscrewing a couple of bolts with a screwdriver and then twisting off the screw from the bottom. It's crucial to use hand tools for this process because plastic screws used in toilet seats are easily strip.

Step 1: Remove Your Existing Toilet Seat

If you're using a toilet with a more complex mounting system, you'll need to remove additional components before proceeding. This may involve unscrewing bolts or clips that hold the seat in place. Make sure to carefully inspect your toilet's manual or online documentation for specific guidance.

Step 2: Install the Mounting Bracket

Once you've removed the existing toilet seat, it's time to install the mounting bracket for the new bidet seat. This may involve twisting off a screw from the bottom of the seat, as mentioned earlier. Be sure to double-check that all bolts on both sides of the gasket are secure.

Shutting Off the Water Supply

To avoid any plumbing issues or water damage, it's crucial to shut off the water supply to your toilet before proceeding with the installation. Locate the shut-off valve behind your toilet and turn it clockwise until it stops. Next, place a towel down to catch any stray water droplets that may escape during this process.

Flushing Your Toilet

After you've turned off the water supply, flush your toilet to drain the tank completely. This will ensure that there's no standing water in the tank or bowl, which could cause issues with the bidet installation.

Disconnecting the Water Supply Hose

With the tank fully drained, disconnect the water supply hose from both ends: the end of the hose that comes out of your wall or floor and the end that attaches to your tank. You'll need to use a slip joint plier to loosen the nut holding the hose in place.

Installing the Branch Valve

You've installed the mounting bracket for the new bidet seat, shut off the water supply, flushed your toilet, and disconnected the water supply hose. Now it's time to install a branch valve on the water supply line. This valve allows you to direct water flow to either the toilet tank or the new bidet seat.

The Branch Valve: A Key to Successful Bidet Installation

When installing a branch valve, consider the following:

* One hose will run back to the toilet tank filled with water as it always does.

* The other hose will be directed to the new bidet seat for filling with water.

* This hose will connect to a little branch valve that you've installed on the water supply line.

Installing the Bidet Seat

Now that you've installed the mounting bracket, shut off the water supply, flushed your toilet, disconnected the water supply hose, and installed the branch valve, it's time to install the bidet seat itself. This will involve connecting the bidet seat to the mounting bracket and making any necessary adjustments.

Connecting the Water Supply Hoses

With the bidet seat in place, connect the water supply hoses to the dual valve you've installed earlier. One hose will run back to the tank filled with water as it always does, while the other hose will be directed to the new bidet seat for filling with water.

Tightening the Water Supply Hoses

Once you've connected the water supply hoses, tighten any loose connections to ensure a secure fit.

Powering Up Your Bidet Seat

This was a little tricky for me, but fortunately, my model does say that I can use an extension cord. The extension cord must be outdoor-rated and plugged into a GFCI electrical outlet. Look at how it works! This bidet model only sprays when there's an actual person sitting on the seat.

A Final Note

For obvious reasons, we can't show you the bidet in action here. However, the manufacturer has provided us with a demonstration video of the front and rear sprays for more information and access to our exclusive bidet seat ratings. You can visit CR.org/pulip/slash/day-review for more information.

In conclusion, installing a bidet seat requires careful planning and execution. By following these steps and taking the time to prepare properly, you'll be enjoying the benefits of a bidet in no time.

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unfortunately in our bathroom the plug doesn't quite reach the one outlet we have in here fortunately this model does say that you can use an extension cord the extension cord must be outdoor rated and plugged into a GFCI electrical outlet and look at that it works this pie of a day model only sprays when there's an actual person sitting on the seat so for obvious reasons we can't show you the bidet in action but the manufacturer provided us this demonstration video of the front and rear sprays for more information and access to our exclusive bidet seat ratings go to CR org pulip slash the day Reviewthinking about getting a bidet CRS home-and-garden editor and now successful bidet seat installer Paul hope just placed a bidet seat in his home you're still gonna want to read that manual carefully however here's an idea of the steps you can expect along the way before you begin you'll likely need slip joint pliers and a flathead screwdriver you'll only want to use hand tools for this because the plastic screws used with toilet seats and easily strip step 1 remove your existing toilet seat for some toilets this involves unscrewing a couple of bolts with a screwdriver then twisting off the screw from the bottom step to install the mounting bracket for the new bidet seat now that the bolts on both sides of this gasket here you just want to double check to make sure next shut off the water supply to the toilet place a towel down because well plumbing after you turn off the water flush the toilet to drain the tank after the tank is fully drained you want to disconnect the water supply hose from both ends meaning the end of the hose that comes out of your wall or floor and the end that attaches to your tank is we're gonna install this branch valve and the idea here is that you can have one hose go right to the toilet tank to filled with water as it always does and the other one bread's off and goes to the new bidet see because it water then connect the water supply hoses to the dual valve one runs back to the tank and one runs to the new bidet see this hose is going to connect to that little branch valve that we installed on the water supply line install the bidet seat to the mounting bracket back over now very slowly turn the water back on there is a weak in any of these fittings you can catch it quickly and turn at all if there are no leaks you can turn on or open up the water all the way and let it fill up the reservoir in your bidet seat and in your toilet tank now it's time to power it up this was a little tricky for Paul so unfortunately in our bathroom the plug doesn't quite reach the one outlet we have in here fortunately this model does say that you can use an extension cord the extension cord must be outdoor rated and plugged into a GFCI electrical outlet and look at that it works this pie of a day model only sprays when there's an actual person sitting on the seat so for obvious reasons we can't show you the bidet in action but the manufacturer provided us this demonstration video of the front and rear sprays for more information and access to our exclusive bidet seat ratings go to CR org pulip slash the day Review\n"