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Easy to install, works really well
I decided to buy a bidet after seeing my uncle's and thinking it was good idea. His is a crappy unit, however, cold water only, all manual controls (both of them), no heat at all.
I ordered this yesterday with one-day delivery and it was delivered as expected. It took less than 30 minutes from the time I opened the box to getting my first taste of this device. I read through the instructions completely because of other reviews stating that the threads were metric, but discovered that the installation instructions varied from the reviewer's photos.
I needed two tools to install this - a Phillips head screwdriver to remove and install the seat, and an adjustable-end wrench to *gently* tightly the connectors (the threads are plastic, so use very little force).
After removing the old seat, I scrubbed the top of the bowl, the bolt holes and the underside to remove any residue, mostly bowl cleaner. The Toto uses a wonderful mounting plate system - no bolts and nuts, just a Phillips head screw that compresses a rubber "bushing" that creates a compression fit. The screws are inserted into a square metal washer that fits into grooves in the mounting plate, enabling to you be as anal as you like when adjusting the seat alignment. I tightened the screws using my DeWalt 18v cordless drill, using the screwdriver mode and the clutch set to 1 ("one") the weakest setting. The main unit slides in with a click and there is a release button to remove it in seconds (for cleaning).
The water connection was easy, too. I turned off the water at the valve and flushed the toilet and let the water run out while holding the handle. I put a towel on the floor and removed the supply line from the tank. I screwed the T-connector to the tank, aligned the horizontal connection and tightened the connector. I then connected the supply line to the T-connector and connected the Toto supply line to the horizontal connection and turned the water back on.
I will be installing a dedicated outlet for this but for now an extension cord plugged into a GFCI is working well.
I had to put the seat heater setting on Low, but my wife will probably like it warmer. I won't bother with the details of the first test run, but it was ... interesting for this novice. The dryer fan was more efficient than I had expected.
My wife poo-poo'd getting one when I talked to her about it, but backed down. She did squeal a bit when the jets first did their work. However, she now loves it, especially the heated seat and the blow dryer.
In all, a good investment that I highly recommend.
February 2016 · Tools and Home Improvement · verified purchase