My hot water is several feet from the toilet. Will running the cleaning cycle first bring hot water to the toilet to make wash use more comfortable?
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Yes, that is what I do. Being sprayed with freezing cold water certainly wakes you up but isn't necessarily comfortable. I just turn it to the "Clean Nozzle" feature until it warms up and then switch it to Bidet Mode. It only takes a couple of seconds.
2091836
If you will turn your Bidet in the hot water position and in the cleanse cycle for about 15 seconds it will get the hot water to the Bidet much faster when you turn it back to the wash position.
2091837
Just running the hot water at the sink nearby will make the bidet the oerfect temp quickly :)
2091838
If you run the cleaning cycle with hot water, you should find it comfortable on the wash cycle. You can test the water before using by placing your hand where the water comes out of the cleaning cycle. CLOSE THE WATER BEFORE you switch cycle to wash or you will get an unexpected shower !
2107516
Yes They should be flushed, look on You tube and there are videos showing it, very easy. Also it depends on the length of the run, it may take a few min to get the hot water though the pipes. There is a recirculation feature which keeps the water in the loop hot so it is ready right away.
131627
Try using a really good plunger first. This does the job but it could scratch the the toilet bowl a bit. Anyway, it is cheaper than a plumber.
675871
Hi Len, Because the BB-i3000 is directly connected to and runs solely on the water pressure in your home, it might take a few seconds to a few minutes for the hot water to reach your toilet. It works similarly to a sink- when you turn on the hot water faucet on your sink, you almost never get hot water immediately, right? The cold water that has been sitting in your pipes comes out first and it takes a while for the hot water to travel through. This is why the BB-i3000 has a cold water bypass. On the outside of the lever you'll notice a button that you can push in. This is the cold water bypass. Just push it in and it will drain the cold water in the water supply tubing straight down into the toilet. Or, you can turn on the hot water faucet on your sink for a little while to prep the hot water. I hope this helps but if you're still not sure how this works, please feel free to contact us at support@biobidet.com.
1989687
Yes. You just need to have a GFCI protected outlet within a couple of feet near the toilet. If there is no outlet, I suggested installing one behind the toilet out of sight (making sure there is room to plug in the cord). You can't even see the outlet or the power cord on mine. If this is your first washlet, it will spoil you to all other non-washlet toilets. Be warned!
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The simple answer is yes. It does take a little longer for the hot water to get to the taps. That being said, once it gets going it doesn't stop. When we first got it installed. We tested it. It filled our two person jacuzzi tub with only hot water, while we ran both sinks in the master bath with hot water. It is also 95% efficient. Versus the 85% percent efficiency of a hot water heater. I hope this helps. The only advice I have to offer. If you think you might have high demands on you heater all at once. Say dishwasher, washing machine, and hot shower. Maybe upgrade to one with a little more GPM( gallons per minute). The simple answer is yes. It does take a little longer for the hot water to get to the taps. That being said, once it gets going it doesn't stop. When we first got it installed. We tested it. It filled our two person jacuzzi tub with only hot water, while we ran both sinks in the master bath with hot water. It is also 95% efficient. Versus the 85% percent efficiency of a hot water heater. I hope this helps. The only advice I have to offer. If you think you might have high demands on you heater all at once. Say dishwasher, washing machine, and hot shower. Maybe upgrade to one with a little... » Read More The simple answer is yes. It does take a little longer for the hot water to get to the taps. That being said, once it gets going it doesn't stop. When we first got it installed. We tested it. It filled our two person jacuzzi tub with only hot water, while we ran both sinks in the master bath with hot water. It is also 95% efficient. Versus the 85% percent efficiency of a hot water heater. I hope this helps. The only advice I have to offer. If you think you might have high demands on you heater all at once. Say dishwasher, washing machine, and hot shower. Maybe upgrade to one with a little more GPM( gallons per minute). « Show Less
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The pump gets installed on the output pipe of your hot water heater. The comfort valve get's installed at a sink that is furthest away from your hot water heater. I have my valve installed under a sink in the master bathroom. The pump will then pump hot water through the system and will return via the cold water pipe under the sink where you install the valve. Since your hot water heater is fed from the cold supply, the pressure of water is constant flowing from the hot back to the cold. You will notice that your cold water will be warmer than normal since it will be mixed with the hot water. But the comfort valve is a one way valve so cold water should not feed back into your hot water side. Take the two water feeds from under your sink and remove the ends from the faucet and attach to the sides of the comfort valve. Then take the two new pipes that came with the valve and attach to the top of the valve and the other ends to the faucets. For Newer homes these pipes should work fine. Older plumbing might need some different size fittings.
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I actually had one without the warm water and took it off and installed one with the warm water. The warm water is extremely important to me because of the fact that it cleans you so much better, quicker, and really makes you feel more fresh. Not to mention the fact it is so much more comfortable.
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As a nurse , I am not sure what purpose that would serve since you would already be sitting in warm water . And I cannot think of a way that you could stabilize it in a big tub of water . This unit fits beautifully right onto the toilet once the seat is lifted . It creates a time out in which you can catch up on reading while you ease discomfort from arthritic sit bones , hemorrhoids , and or rectal tears . It works very well & is easy to use as directed .
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Yes, a pretty basic question that Toto probably should make more clear. I'm not a plumber but it may not really matter. I have had two of these Toto toilet/washlet combos installed professionally...one on each side. Keep the horizontal distance between the tank and to no more than 3-4 inches and I doubt that either you or the washlet will know the difference. I will soon install a third washlet and will let the layout of the room and outlet wiring convenience determine which side to choose.
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Yes. There has to be a little movement in the water to distribute the warmer water. I have water plus some white vineger in my footbath which I change every 3 sessions. So i turn on the footbath, without bubbles, turn on the heat button, and in 10-15 minutes the water is hot-and if you leave the heater on, it gets really hot! I have a little place set up in my bathroom with a chair, towels, foot creams, clippers, reading glasses! I turn bath on, tidy up my house for the nite, and by that time it is nice and hot. Then I bring my book and a drink, and sit for an hour in the bath. If it cools too much, I turn heater back on for a bit. I had 2 other footbaths that did NOT heat up the water or keep it hot as was advertised. This does it all. Love it!
1266208
yes if you don't fully empty the hot water tank it is likely you will be cleaning up water after your installation
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Hi Harry, You have probably already have your answer, but I'll add my 2 cents. My sink in across the room from the toilet, so I couldn't really run a hot water line. I have a cold only connection and I haven't found that I have had any trouble with the temp., even here in Minnesota. If you can run a plastic or copper water line from the sink without crossing a walking space, it will work, but you will have to run the bidet a while for the heated water to reach it. I know that's not really a good solution, but short of hiring a plumber it's the best you can do. I hope this helped.
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Yes, read directions, before u do anything. You will love how fast it gets your hot water to your farthest faucet.
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you could hook it up to the cold water inlet instead of the hot water if you don't want to sacrifice any hot water from your main water heater. But be aware when you've used up all the hot water in this small tank its going to be a while before you'll get hot water again. if you plan to use large flows of hot water, I'd suggest you not do this. The hot water use for a normal bath sink is typically minimal.
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I don't know how your toilet is configured but the answer will depend on how the toilet water inlet is set up. The Washlet has a T fitting that attaches at the inlet where the water supply goes into the toilet. It basically "taps" into the line and provides water to the toilet seat.
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I have never used the VI one so I cannot compare. The hot water one is good because you only use a little hot water to make it comfortable.You do not want it hot nor do you want it very cold. I've experienced the cold and do not like it. I always run the"clean" first until the hot water is through the pipes and into the bidet unit.