Which Bidet To Choose For Installation

A bidet is a modern sanitary equipment that is designed to solve personal hygiene issues. The appearance of such a device resembles a standard toilet bowl. Technically, the equipment is similar to a low-mounted washbasin. Its drain is connected to the sewer. For hygiene procedures, the bidet is equipped with a mixer or a fountain.

Depending on the method of installation of bidet spray, floor and suspended models are distinguished.

When choosing a bidet, you need to pay attention not only to the installation option, but also to other equipment characteristics. Different models can be equipped with a conventional, two-valve and single-lever mixer, as well as a ball mechanism (this option is considered the most convenient).

Design

The design of the spout of the mixer installed on the hygienic device allows you to direct the jet upwards at the desired angle. Some models do not have it at all. In this case, a fountain of water spouts from the bottom of the bowl. The direction of the fountain jet is adjustable in the desired direction. The appearance of the bowl and its design are selected based on the interior design of the bathroom.

In the manufacturers’ catalogs, you can find modern models of devices made in different designs – from retro products to trendy hi-tech plumbing. It is worth paying attention to the size of the bowl, especially if you choose plumbing for a compact bathroom. It is necessary to provide that the bidet has free access and is convenient to use.

The most compact option is a bidet with a hanging bowl, but for the installation of such plumbing, you will need to install an installation. This support system is placed in a specially prepared niche behind the main element and can be covered with a false panel. To avoid mistakes with the choice of bowl sizes, you should measure the space where the bidet is planned to be installed with a tape measure.

Parameters

When choosing plumbing of this type, you need to analyze a number of parameters and characteristics.

As noted above, first of all, you need to decide on the size of the bowl. If the dimensions of the room do not allow the installation of a separate device, you can choose universal models, called shower toilets.

After choosing a product by size, pay attention to the material from which the equipment is made. On the plumbing market, bidet models from the following materials are presented:

  • Steel
  • Glass
  • Plastic
  • Cast iron
  • Silver
  • Gold
  • Faience
  • Porcelain

The most common are porcelain and faience products. Models of the first type will cost much more than faience, due to the peculiarities of the production technology. At the same time, in terms of quality characteristics, faience bidets are only slightly inferior to porcelain bidets (in terms of strength and durability).

In appearance, models made of these materials are quite difficult to distinguish, especially if they are covered with high-quality glaze.

The main differences between products made from such materials are porosity or hygroscopicity. Equipment made of porcelain is more resistant to the formation of rust stains on the surface of the bowl and to the appearance of an unpleasant odor. Faience plumbing can last up to 35 years, and porcelain products are designed for more than 55 years of operation. Saving money when buying faience bidets will be reflected in the more difficult care of plumbing. With porcelain equipment, such problems will not arise.

When choosing a product, you must definitely pay attention to the absence of cracks, chips or other defects on the surface of the bowl.