8 votes

I just DIY'ed myself in the face

Posted by nic
Tags: diy

I added a bidet attachment.

Installation went fine.

When I tested the bidet, it kind of went like this...

https://tataandhoward.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Drinking_out_of_a_toilet_fountain_at_the_Exploratorium.jpg

6 comments

  1. [3]
    DrStone
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    It would be great for discussion if you could include more about the project. Photos of the process and finished project, notes and commentary, etc.

    It would be great for discussion if you could include more about the project. Photos of the process and finished project, notes and commentary, etc.

    8 votes
    1. nic
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      As spit evil olive tips mentioned, installation is easy. Throw away instructions. Unpack and review parts and tools Pull instructions out of trash and read Shut the water off & flush the tank...

      As spit evil olive tips mentioned, installation is easy.

      1. Throw away instructions.
      2. Unpack and review parts and tools
      3. Pull instructions out of trash and read
      4. Shut the water off & flush the tank fully.
      5. Place a bucket under the toilet. Disconnect the hose connecting to the toilet
      6. Detach seat, attach bidet and seat.
      7. Install the supplied T-valve that connects both the bidet and the toilet, using plumbers tape and wrench.
      8. Turn water on and check for leaks. Yup. It leaks.
      9. Go down to hardware store to purchase a longer supply line with a fresh washer. Realize supply lines come in different sizes. Buy one of everything.
      10. Repeat steps 9 & 10. No leaks.
      11. Test out Bidet in "Cleaning Bidet" mode. Observe gentle bubbling brook.
      12. Test out Bidet in "Cleaning Human" mode. Observe torrent of toilet water spraying you in face.
      13. Review instructions. Nope. The bastards never mentioned torrents of water from hell.
      14. Read product reviews. No one is really going out of their way to warn you, but it seems normal.
      15. Purchase recommended attachment.
      6 votes
    2. spit-evil-olive-tips
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      I have this bidet from Amazon. After seeing $200+ bidet toilet seats at home improvement stores I was surprised at how inexpensive it was. Installation was easy. I'm in a rental apartment so not...

      I have this bidet from Amazon. After seeing $200+ bidet toilet seats at home improvement stores I was surprised at how inexpensive it was.

      Installation was easy. I'm in a rental apartment so not doing anything too permanent was important to me. Shut the water off, flush the tank, disconnect the hose connecting to the toilet, and install the T-valve that supplies the bidet.

      I definitely had the same "testing" experience except I didn't get my face in the way, it sprayed my shower door instead.

      10/10 would buy again.

      5 votes
  2. frickindeal
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    I know it's been talked about elsewhere a ridiculous amount of times, but seriously, if you haven't tried one, get a bidet attachment. I got mine in April, and it's pretty amazing to realize that...

    I know it's been talked about elsewhere a ridiculous amount of times, but seriously, if you haven't tried one, get a bidet attachment. I got mine in April, and it's pretty amazing to realize that you really don't want to poop anywhere else once you've used it for a while. If I find myself having to go at my shop, I really dread it because it's now become kind of gross to not be able to clean your hirsute man channel out so easily at home.

    I do get what OP is saying though: it's very easy, while down on hands and knees just having finished the installation, to want to crank that little handle to see if it sprays. And spray it will, in a very intense, direct line...to your face. If you're standing and try it, you'll get it in the crotch. Neither are particularly desirable.

    5 votes
  3. [2]
    Petril
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    Bahaha. I don't care if this is fluff. It's hilarious and it brightened my day. What was wrong? Did you fix it?

    Bahaha. I don't care if this is fluff. It's hilarious and it brightened my day. What was wrong? Did you fix it?

    1 vote
    1. nic
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      I turned on the clean mode first, and it was like a gentle bubbling brook. I incorrectly assumed the normal mode would produce a similarly gentle arc. Normal mode is more like a fire hose. Works...

      I turned on the clean mode first, and it was like a gentle bubbling brook.

      I incorrectly assumed the normal mode would produce a similarly gentle arc.

      Normal mode is more like a fire hose. Works well when seated.

      I am getting an additional adjustable attachment to tame the beast.

      2 votes