It is unlikely that someone doubts the need for a bidet. That's just not in each bathroom or toilet, this device will fit. But there are alternative options, relevant for both spacious and small bathrooms.
Hinged toilet and bidets from the Chrome collection (tank and installation module are purchased separately) (19 980 rubles). Photo: Ravak
In addition to the traditional bid, manufacturers offer two hybrid variants, which are based on the combination of bidet functions with a toilet. In one case, this is an automated toilet in which the bidet function is integrated. In the other, the upgrade of the usual toilet can be equipped with a seat with a bidet features. Combined devices attract not only space saving, but also a set of features.
For the comfort of use if there is a place in the bathroom, the traditional bidet is desirable to put next to the toilet: a hinged bidet from the icon collection (19,970 rubles). Photo: keramag.
Normal bidet
For owners of spacious bathrooms, the installation of a traditional bidet is not a problem. If you are planning to put the toilet and bidet in different rooms (toilet - in the toilet, the bidet - in the bathroom), it is not necessary to purchase devices in the kit. But if you want to install them next, then buy appliances are preferably included.
Hinged bidet from the Memento collection (45 380 rubles). 10. Mounted bidet in the style of modern classics from the extensive collection for the bathroom Stillness, complete with Soft Close seat lid (40 670 rubles). Photo: Villeroy & Boch
Unlike toilet bowl, the bidet is often sold without a lid, since it does not carry the functional load, being a purely decorative element. The bidet seat is equipped even less often. However, it is not necessary in this case. Unlike the toilet bowl, in which cold water constantly circulates, the water is used in the bidet, and therefore the surface has at least room temperature. Bidet faucets are always performed with swivel expulsion. This makes it possible to adjust the direction of the jet. The dimensions of all the holes in the bidet bowl (under the mixer, under the overflow and the drain hole) are unified, which allows you to install any adaptation fittings on the purchased ceramics.
The bidet, as a rule, enters all sets of plumbing devices combined by a single design: bidet from the new collection in the vintage style Carmen (18 500 rubles - without a lid). Photo: Roca.
Toilet bidet
The toilet-bidets are presented in the Russian market with companies such as Geberit, Roca, Laufen, Senspa, Toto, Villeroy & Boch, Duravit, etc.Constructive features
The ceramic bowl of the device is connected to the plastic casing, where electrical and water connections are built. The technical module is available through a special revision window back to the toilet cover, and repair can be carried out without dismantling the instrument. In the technical cavity, the water heater is also installed (about 2 liters or flow), the air purification system (different manufacturers are solved differently) and the tank for disinfecting fluid, automatically washing the nozzles before each hygienic procedure and after it.
Hinged automated toilet bowl of the new generation AquaClean Mera Comfort with a large number of functions (approx. 300 thousand rubles). Photo: Geberit.
Functional
Each manufacturer has its own branded developments. And options may be greater or less: wave-like washing, light irrigation, irrigation with vibration, oscillating (pulsating) massage, etc. But the principle of action of all toilet bowls in general terms is the same. By pressing the button, the sprayer supplies the water jet of adjustable intensity and temperature. The sprayer is equipped with nozzles, wash intimate parts of the body, both in front and rear. The number of modes and options, as well as steps of water pressure adjustment, temperature may vary. For example, in Geberit devices, seven nozzle settings are provided in its operation mode (in each of these positions there is a pendulum mode that promotes the uniform distribution of the jet), five steps to adjust the pressure of the washer jet, as well as the five temperature of the washythic jet.
After stopping the water supply, the sprayer automatically returns to its nest in a bowl of the toilet. The cleaning of the spray nozzle also occurs automatically: pure water - before each hygienic procedure and after each use. In Geberit, a decalcining fluid is included with the toilet, which is used once a year to clean the nozzles from scale. There are also universal tools, such as a foam cleaner for the spout of the bidet - ST. After the end of the water procedure, a hairdryer is put on and turned on, the warm air of which gently dries the skin. The drying temperature hairdryer can also be configured in advance.
V-Care is a new generation of toilet bowls that combine the functionality of the toilet and the capacity of the bidet. The device is equipped with a variety of features that are switched using the remote control. Unitaz control, including drain, is also carried out from the remote. The package includes a seat with microlift and heating, sizes (sh × d × c) - 38 × 80 × 40.5 cm. The tank setting method is hidden (an installation module is required) (from 80 thousand rubles). Photo: Vitra.
In addition to the basic functions, the toilet bowls can be additional options, such as a lid and a seat with an elevator mechanism, a heated seat, an ultraviolet surface treatment, automatic backlight, so that at night does not look for a switch, and others. Individual manufacturers have enhanced this device that it has become In the washing miracle robot.
Control
All modes and options are made on the control panel located on the device side of the bowl, below the lid, so that you can easily click on or touch the key. You can control the device using the remote control.In advanced toilet bidets there is the option "Automatic saving the latest settings used". It will allow you to adjust and save in memory of a smart device a personal program for each family member.
Cost
Automated toilet bidet - the pleasure is expensive. The price starts approximately 70-80 thousand rubles. Most often it significantly exceeds one hundred thousand. But the comfort, which this device provides, is worth these investments.
As a result of combining the toilet and bidet, you get a "detergent toilet" with a complex of functions and programmable settings that are not available at the standard bidet.
Benefit Bidet Benefits
- Saving places - instead of two devices alone. For small rooms, console models are relevant, among which there are options for compact sizes - 420 × 430 × 615 mm (sh × in × g).
- The user will not have to transplane from one device to another to perform hygienic procedures. This is especially convenient to people of old age and with disabilities.
- Comfort When used - control using the buttons or on the panel located on the device side, or on a wireless remote control.
Helpful information
The power consumption of the automated toilet-bidet, for example, Geberit is 850 W. Power consumption in standby mode with a constantly working heating boiler - from 1 to 9 W, IP4x protection degree. Rated voltage - 230 V AC. Water consumption of the function of the bidet 2.1-5.5 l / min. The water heater can operate in two modes: always turned on (water is supported at a given temperature and ready to use at any time), it turns on when the user sits on the toilet (water is heated in 5-7 minutes). This allows you to save electricity.
Toilet bowl with a multifunctional lid Washlet GL 2.0 (118 800 rubles). Photo: Toto.
Multifunctional seat
Another practical alternative version of the classic bidet is a bidet seat (otherwise a bidet cover), which often costs much cheaper toilet bowl bidet. It is installed on almost any modern toilet instead of the seat, does not require complex installation and after connecting to cold water and electricity (220 V) turns the standard device into a modern device with a plurality of functions. Unlike a toilet bowl, the bidet cover is a separate and independent instrument adapted to the previously installed toilet. Finally, replacing the toilet bowl of large investments (as well as repair work) will not be.
Manufacturers offer various models of bidet covers. The most simple and affordable mechanical cover includes a mixer installed on its rear, near the toilet tank, and a bathing fitting, which has to be brushed manually, like a bowl of toilet bowl.
Model cover-bidet TCF4731. Photo: Toto.
Automated units in their functionality are approaching toilet bidets. They are equipped with an electronic control unit, an element that heats the supplied water and is under the lid, so it is somewhat thicker than the usual and rearly raised.
If you are going to install a toilet bowl-bidet cover, learn the outlet near the toilet bowl. Wiring can be laid hidden, as well as open in the cable channel.
The Tuma Comfort multifunctional bidet cover: amortized closure (microlift), fast removal system, automatically activated smell removal system, built-in heated seats with presence sensor, whirlspray washed technology, various types of jet, pendulum movement of the nozzle. Photo: Geberit.
Cost
Automated bidet covers offer Blooming, Toshiba, Panasonic, Geberit, Duravit, Roca, Jacob Delafon, Yoyo, etc. Simple devices will cost approximately 7 thousand rubles. The price of the automated lid-bidet starts from 20-50 thousand rubles.Benefits of a bidet cover
- Easily adapts to the previously installed toilet, without requiring any serious repairs in the bathroom.
- Unlike the toilet bowl bidet, it is easy to dismantle (for example, when moving to another apartment).
- It has practically the same benefits as the toilet bidet, but it is much cheaper.
Terms of Combining
Determine whether the model of the lid is suitable for your toilet, you can two parameters. The first is technical: whether the holes correspond to the fastening of those that are on the toilet (as a rule, the standard inter-axis distance). Compatibility can be found in a special table attached to the lid model. It contains many of the models presented in the Russian market. The second is a visual combination: for example, it is impossible to put a rounded lid on a square toilet: and it looks not very attractive, and it is inconvenient. Some companies that produce biders, such as Geberit, Villeroy & Boch, Roca, offer them in tandem only with their own production toilet.Installation and Connection
Unlike the usual toilet bowl, to which only water and drain and drain into sewage, an automated device that provides hygienic procedures is included in the power supply with a cable. At the same time, the following rules must be observed: grounding, RCD, separate from all wiring a branch of power supply. The aircraft bidet console is installed, as well as the usual toilet of this type, using a special installation module.
With the help of watering can, it is possible to flush the toilet more thoroughly. Photo: Grohe.
Hygienic souls
The most economical and affordable option that replaces the bidet is a special shower with a valve switch on a flexible hose connected to the sink mixer or separately mounted on the wall next to the toilet. Mixers for the shouts can be built-in type and outdoor. The mixer for the sink, connected to the hygienic shower, looks like an ordinary mixer, but it has another third output of the mixed water on the hygienic wage.
In the process of operation of the hygienic shower, you first open the mixer, then click on the leka valve. After the hygienic procedure, do not forget to overlap water in the embedded type mixer. With an unbroken mixer in a shower hose and a watering can remain, there is a threat to the failure of watering and a shower hose with long-term operation.
Switching water is carried out by pressing the key. Photo: Bossini.
Hygienic handmade shower is a small-sized structure, which can be equipped with a toilet even in the smallest bathroom. He will also help you in guidance in this room.
INSPIRA-IN-WASH - automated toilet bidet, the remote control is attached (87 391 rubles). Photo: Roca.
The suspension model of the traditional bidet Acanto (14,897 rubles). Photo: keramag.
The design of traditional bidets, like other devices, is varied: Universal design - Carina (4799 rub.). Photo: Cersanit.
Geometric mini-leather - Terrace bidet (30 560 rubles). Photo: Jacob Delafon
Hinged bidet Chrome (20 800 rub.). Photo: Ravak
The mounted model O.NOVO, the form oval, the height of the bowl of 31 cm, sizes (sh × d) - 36 × 56 cm, the design is used (from 16,300 rubles. Learning installation). Photo: Villeroy & Boch
Attached bidet in the style of modern classics from the extensive collection for the Stillness bathroom, complete with Soft Close seat lid (40 670 rubles). Photo: Jacob Delafon
The dimensions of the holes in the bowl are unified, which allows you to select any mixer (with rotary expulsion). Photo: Artize.
Electronic Cover Bidet Tuma Classic (Douroplast) complete with the toilet Renova Premium No. 1 (124,468 rubles). Photo: Geberit.
VIA seat cover (polypropylene) with a bidet function, with a built-in control system and self-cleaning nozzles, with micro elevator and heated (40,420 rubles). Photo: Jacob Delafon
Hygienic shower forza-02, hose length 1000 mm. Photo: Paini.
Hygienic shower 1JET, with a holder and a hose 125 cm (5070 rubles). Photo: Hansgrohe.
TEMPESTA-F Trigger Spray hygiene shower set (with one jet mode, Hand shower wall holder, SilverFlex Longlife Hose 1000 mm) (1890 rubles). Photo: Grohe.
Handmade set Elate (1900 rub.). Photo: Jacob Delafon