Lid for a bidet for a toilet: types, description of the principle of work and tips for choosing

In Europe and Japan, a bidet is a mandatory attribute of personal hygiene in the bathroom. In Russia, this plumbing - more choice of medical facilities and connoisseurs of absolute cleanliness. If you belong to the second category, then you can not do without such a bath for washing.

Domestic toilets are not encouraging with large dimensions, this device in them is often not just put anywhere. But there is another option - a toilet bidet cover with advanced functionality. It is enough to install it instead of the usual toilet seat and you get a convenient two-in-one system.

Description of toilet bidet seats

Initially, bidet covers were intended for seriously ill patients who are not able to take care of themselves. They appeared in European and American hospitals in the 50-60 years of the last century.

It was a removable toilet seat, which had a nozzle for supplying water from the water supply. The patient got rid of the need to use toilet paper and make efforts when doing hygiene procedures.

A separate bidet, although it is a small device, but takes up a lot of space in the bathroom or toilet - the toilet nozzle with the same functionality is more practical, compact and convenient

With the development of technology, bidet toilet lids have been improved and equipped with heating, air drying, electronic control and deodorization.

The latest models are even equipped with music players and various sensors, and also have antibacterial coating on nozzles and a plastic seat. All for hygiene, cleanliness and consumer convenience.

Purpose of hygienic caps

Bidets are often referred to as a “paperless toilet”. Its main purpose is hygienic washing after bowel movements and urination. The use of such plumbing improves blood circulation in the pelvic area and reduces the risk of infectious diseases there.

Structurally, a toilet nozzle with a bidet functionality is a typical toilet seat that can be installed on any type of plumbing fixture for a toilet of an appropriate purpose

To mount a bidet nozzle on the toilet, you only need the minimum skills in performing plumbing. In fact, this is an ordinary seat, which is additionally equipped with special devices. It only needs to be connected to the water supply pipes, plugged into an outlet and fixed to the toilet, but no more.

Advantages of the bidet cover are:

• ease of installation - just follow the instructions;
• quick installation - only a couple of hoses for water supply need to be connected;
• low cost of the solution - the overlay costs two to three times less than the bidet itself;
• ease of control - temperature and pressure are changed at the touch of a button;
• saving space in the toilet;
• availability of additional features.

Especially a bidet seat for a home toilet seat is convenient for people with disabilities and children. This plumbing device is absolutely safe to use and even useful. No wonder doctors recommend it for the prevention of diseases in the pelvis.

Differences between consoles and seats

Often, buyers get confused in the assortment and names of all these multifunction nozzles, seats and lids for toilets. Before going to the plumbing store, it will not hurt to understand their features and design differences in more detail.

A nozzle with a hygienic shower is often confused with a bidet nozzle - their functions are similar, but these plumbing fixtures differ significantly in design and method of use

There are three similar devices:

1. Hygienic shower - a lining on the side of the toilet in the form of a mixer with a watering can on a flexible hose.
2. Bidet nozzle - a strip with nozzles and a tap fixed on the toilet at the fixing point flushing tank.
3. The lid with built-in bidet function is a complete and multifunctional device for washing.

The first plumbing device for use must be picked up and sent to a washed area of ​​the body.And the other two devices are tightly screwed to the toilet, for their work it is enough to turn them on.

The nozzles in them are fixed and extendable. Models with adjustable tip length are more practical and convenient, but cost more than other options.

The overlay with nozzles under the flushing tank performs similar functions to a bidet cover, but it is cheaper and simpler than the latter in installation and operation

The multi-functional toilet bidet seats in the form of removable covers can be equipped with several nozzles and a control console. When closed, they do not outwardly differ from ordinary analogues; only the remote control on the side can embarrass by ignorance.

In the “OFF” mode, the nozzles are removed closer to the tank, an ordinary toilet bowl is obtained. When switching to the "BIDE" mode, the nozzles are extended to the desired distance so that water for washing is supplied through them.

Functionality of electronic models

The multifunctional bidet nozzle on a standard toilet turns the latter into a universal system for washing and hygiene. It has several modes of operation, which allow you to adjust the used plumbing to individual preferences and features of a wash person.

Bidet toilet nozzles are divided into models:

• electronic - require an electrical connection;
• mechanical - to turn on the water and extend the nozzles have a manual lever.

AT electronic models everything is arranged in such a way as to ensure uninterrupted operation of the bidet nozzles and to keep the toilet and the device clean. The main thing in such plumbing is convenience. All bidets are specially designed taking into account that the person using them would not have to do unnecessary gestures when visiting the toilet.

An electronic bidet cover is more expensive than a mechanical one, but more functional, easy to operate, practical, comfortable and not inferior in design

As additional functionality, models of overhead bidets are equipped with:

• hydromassage;
• self-cleaning system;
• heated seats;
• dispensing liquid soap;
• air drying;
• human presence sensor;
• a device for smoothly closing the lid;
• air freshener in the restroom.

In recent designs, plastic seats and metal nozzles began to become coated with a layer of silver particles. This metal is a natural antiseptic and ensures the sterility of the working water-supplying elements and surfaces on which the toilet user sits.

The more features the model of an overhead bidet has, the more expensive it is, and you will have to pay more for the convenience of using this plumbing and the simplicity of hygiene procedures than for a regular analog

Water can be heated served through a mixer either directly from the HVS pipe. The jet is supplied in the simple washing mode, with pulsation and its saturation with air. To clean the atmosphere of the toilet lining equipped with a deodorization system.

Most models have a pair of separate retractable nozzles with nozzles for different wash areas. One is enough for men, but women need just such a duet. If there is one nozzle, then it should have two differently directed nozzles.

The principle of operation of nozzles on the toilet

When water is turned on by the lever of the mixer or the button on the remote control, the nozzles extend and begin to spray the jets under the pressure of the water flow. After shutdown, they hide back, which eliminates their contamination with feces and urine. However, to remove dirt from the nozzles, automatic cleaning is provided.

To control the functions of the lid-bidet, there is a remote control with many buttons that can be used to adjust the location of the nozzle tip and the water temperature, as well as turn on various operating modes

The jet is adjusted for temperature, pressure and direction. You need to adapt to the bidet, otherwise, with ill-considered adjustment, you can fill the entire toilet with water. The backlight and seat heating functions turn on automatically when a person sits on the toilet.

How much such amenities are excesses is a moot point. Some consider such accessories to be excessive, while others also give the built-in Internet. Here to each his own.

Features of choosing a convenient overhead bidet

Choosing a bidet nozzle for the toilet, it is not recommended to buy cheap models. They will not last long. But with too expensive products, you also need to be careful. Due to the large number of functions, they may have a non-standard design, which will exclude their installation on most typical toilet bowls.

The most problematic part of the overhead bidet is the constantly open / close lid made of plastic, in the second place in the breakdown - electronic filling

The sizes of the bidet covers and the toilets themselves are standard. But when choosing the first, you must first measure the dimensions of the seat of the second, so as not to be mistaken in a few millimeters. As a rule, when you purchase a cover, the toilet is already in the toilet, which makes replacing it with a specific cover not a very reasonable task.

Nozzles in the form of strips are more universal. They are mounted by means of bolts that secure the toilet bowl. There are only a few options for the distance between the holes - 130, 150, 200 mm. It is difficult to make a mistake here, especially since the bar has an elongated cutout for fasteners in the middle. It can be shifted left / right in a fairly large range.

Compared to the cap, the nozzle is easier to install and connect to networks. Often, such models are mechanical and they just need to connect to the riser. There are bidet nozzle models on sale with hygienic shower, significantly expanding the functionality of the device.

Electronic bidet covers also require power. The nozzle is suitable for any person, regardless of his age. But the bidet seat for the child will have to be selected separately.

The bidet bidet, optimum on convenience, is a model with adjustable temperature of water. Here, the option is possible both with the connection of two pipelines with a mixture of hot and cold flows, as well as modification with heating. For the treatment and prevention of hemorrhoids, it is recommended to wash with cool water, and cystitis - only warm.

The nuances of installing special covers on the toilet

The set of the overhead bidet contains all the necessary nuts, power cords, gaskets and fittings.There is no need to invent or search for anything. You only need to read the instructions in advance and you can proceed with installation.

First, the lid or pad of the bidet is mounted on the rim of the toilet bowl with the fasteners in the kit. Then water pipes or one cold water hose are connected. Here it is possible to connect directly from the riser or from the washbasin pipes nearby.

If an overhead bidet requires only cold water, then the easiest way is to use a tee and connect to the inlet of the existing drain tank

Water hoses to the nozzle or lid bidet are connected by means of a common T-shaped fitting or to separate nozzles of the device with installation of check valves and water-purifying filters.

With power supply it’s still easier. There is a cord with a plug that you just need to plug into a power outlet. Problems can only occur if the latter is not in the restroom. Then you will have to lay the cable from the one in the bathroom.

Otherwise, connecting the bidet cover is no more difficult than connecting the washing machine. The process is even simpler; there is no need to pull sewer pipes.

When installing the lid-bidet on the toilet, it is enough to follow the instructions attached to the plumbing, everything is extremely simple - unscrewing the old lid, attaching a new one and connecting it to water and electricity

The bidet pad is a trivial and easy to install fixture. Its installation is carried out together with mounting a conventional toilet lid, which just presses the pad.

Its use reduces the risk of inflammation of the intimate parts of the human body and prevents genitourinary diseases. For most Russians, such plumbing is still a curiosity. But doctors are unanimous - its installation prevents many sores and facilitates their treatment.

In order to appreciate the ease of installation of a sanitary pad and cover, we suggest that you read the article covering all sides mounting a full-size bidet model. There are no more effective arguments in favor of overhead options.

Conclusions and useful video on the topic

The nuances of choosing and installing a useful plumbing device are in interesting videos.

Video # 1. About the benefits of overhead bidet covers:

Video # 2. Options and nuances of mounting the lid with a bidet function on the toilet:

Video # 3. The difference between a bidet cover and a toilet bidet:

Using the bidet pads, you can quickly turn a regular toilet into a modern and versatile plumbing fixture. Even if the bathroom is tiny, it doesn’t matter. The cover plate will not take away precious space in it, and its installation can be done on its own without calling the plumbers.

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