I've never used a bidet before, and honestly it was mainly curiosity (and a sale) that led me to get this. I've always enjoyed the clean feeling after coming out of the shower (I have a removable shower head, you get the picture), and figured that having a bidet would be like a mini-shower for my nether regions every time I went to the bathroom. And basically? That's what it is. It's a bit of a weird experience at first, but I quickly got used to it. It feels much cleaner down there, so I'm using less wipes and less toilet paper. It's also been so nice to have for my periods and really helps me feel clean during a time of the month where I tend to feel disgusting (it does take a bit of adjustment to get the aim right as the bidet itself is meant for your backside, but it's possible).
My only grumble is with the installation process ("15-20 minutes" my ass, it took me 2 hours). Even then, a lot of the problems stemmed from my toilet, not the bidet. Before this, I was not very familiar with my toilet. I could do very basic maintenance like plunge a clog or jiggle the handle around to re-seat the flapper and stop the bowl from constantly filling, but other than that I was going in completely blind. The instructions were actually fairly detailed and digestible, it was just the execution I had trouble with. My first hurdle was turning off the water supply and draining the tank. Pretty easy, actually. Not much of a hurdle. The second hurdle was removing my toilet seat. I was under the impression this kit came with the tools needed to install this, but other than the actual bidet, the only tools were a couple of wrenches that didn't fit the nuts or connections I had (they only fit the ones on the bidet) and some plumber's tape that I didn't need (nice to have though). I just moved into an apartment, so I have no idea where my toolbox is. I'm not even sure if I brought it or if it was left at my parent's house. So I'm screwdriver-less and wrench-less, but I'm also very, very stubborn. So I continued. My hinge caps were stuck pretty good, so getting those undone was a battle of its own. Then I had to unscrew the bolts holding the lid down. After clumsily locating the wing nut, I tried to use a coin as my makeshift flathead, but it didn't really work. I ended up using a charm on my key chain to at least keep the bolt still and get the wing nut moving, and from there I slowly undid the rest of the bolt with my hands. I then proceeded to do that to the other side, and boom! Toilet lid removed.
I then took a brief intermission to clean. It was kinda nasty under the lid. I recommend doing this before proceeding.
The instructions then told me to mount the bidet and reattach my toilet seat. DON'T DO THIS YET. You can definitely reattach the toilet seat later, and it will probably be easier that way. However, I was naive and toilet illiterate (toilliterate?), so I followed these instructions with no issue.
Then comes hell. Disconnecting the water supply and installing the T-adapter. This took me FOREVER. To start, my toilet is situated between a cabinet (left) and my shower-tub (right). I can only kind of fit in between the toilet and cabinet to reach the water supply valve. I *definitely* can't fit when there's a bidet in the way (it took me an embarrassingly long time to just remove it, but again, I'm stubborn). The problem arose with trying to unscrew the water supply hose from the toilet tank. Mine is connected to my toilet's float (from the videos I watched, I think every toilet is like this), and my float would turn when I turned the hose's connection. I had no way of gaining any leverage, and after I hit a certain point, the connector wouldn't unscrew. I have no idea what was up with it, if maybe there was some gunk on the bolt or something, but it was extremely frustrating. Every video I watched that replaced a water supply hose slid the connector off with ease. Why couldn't I? Eventually I got to a point where I disconnected the float from its base in a vain attempt to get some leverage (I tried to screw the connector and base in opposite directions since I couldn't do that very well with the float still on), as well as the connection between the hose and the wall so that the hose could move freely as I unscrewed. Nothing was working. The connector wouldn't come off, which meant the wing nut wouldn't come off, and I couldn't install the T-adapter.
I was ready to give up. I reconnected the hose to the wall and reattached the float , then tried to begin the process of screwing the connector back on. It was around 2am at this point, and I had been trying to disconnect this thing for 30 minutes. I told myself I'd go and get some proper tools in the morning, and then it happened. As I was fiddling with the connector and trying to get the threads to align right, it popped off. I didn't even get the satisfaction of getting the remainder of the water to drain into my container, as it had all leaked out onto the towel during my suffering. I wanted to cry. I probably did a little. I now had a choice: return to this in the morning or soldier on. I chose the latter.
Actually getting the T-adapter installed was quite easy. I tightened it as best I could, then attached it to the bidet and the water supply. The bidet hose comes with a nice wing nut to tighten the connections for you, which I greatly appreciated at this point. I followed the directions and made sure that the connections weren't over-tightened, then reattached the bidet and toilet seat.
Now, the moment of truth. I slowly turned on the water supply. I actually wasn't sure how far I needed to turn it, so I did it until the tank filling sounded like normal. I held my breath as it filled, eyeing each connection intensely for drips, leaks, or sprays. Nothing. The tank continued to fill until it was full again (I actually had to readjust my water level because I had messed with the float so much). I flushed it. Still no visible leaks. I ran my fingers along both hoses and each connection, seeing if any moisture collected along them. Dry as a bone. There was only one thing left: the bidet. I shut the lid, thinking that would be enough, and slowly upped the pressure. I heard it spray the lid, then some water got between the small gap between the lid and the seat, so I shut it off. I then turned it to self-cleaning, and watched as the nozzle ran water over itself. I had done it. Somehow, I had triumphed. I gathered my towel, put my bathroom back together, and laid some paper towels under the toilet in case it did decide to leak in the night (it didn't, but I'm cautious and it's what my dad had told me to do when I watched him fix water-related stuff as a kid).
My advice to any future buyers: get it. It's a nice addition to the toilet and really improves quality of life regarding hygiene. However, be prepared for the installation to not go as smoothly as the instructions say. I only dealt with the problems listed above, but I know other reviewers have had issues with their toilet seats not laying flat or needing to buy longer bolts for the lid. I was lucky in that regard, but it's something to keep in mind. My second piece of advice is to know the anatomy of your toilet. I went from not knowing anything about it to being intimately familiar with how mine was put together. Watch videos to troubleshoot any problems you may be having. They don't specifically have to be about bidet installation, but they help visualize the process and may make it easier to figure out where you're going wrong (I watched videos on how to replace the float, the water supply hose, and the toilet seat in order to figure out how to proceed with certain steps). My last piece of advice is don't be afraid to deviate from the directions and tinker with it a bit. I mentioned earlier not to reinstall the toilet seat until after the water supply was disconnected. Because of my space restraints, this made my installation easier. I also disconnected the float to gain access to its base in order to try and make the disconnection from the water supply easier. The instructions didn't mention doing either of these things, but I did them anyway. Not only did it allow me to complete the installation in the first place, but I also was able to learn more about how a toilet works.
Oh yeah, and make sure you have some damn tools. Don't be like me and do it all by hand. It's possible, but I truly believe my life would've been made 100x easier if I just had a properly fitting wrench, some pliers, and a flathead.
| Brand | LUXE Bidet |
|---|---|
| Recommended Uses For Product | Bathroom |
| Mounting Type | Wall Mount |
| Finish Type | Polished |
| Material | Plastic |
| Color | White |
| Included Components | NEO 120 Bidet Attachment |
| Special Feature | Adjustable |
| Handle Type | Knob |
| Style | Attachment |
| Installation Type | Single Hole |
| Model Name | BidetNeo120sww |
| Handle Material | Plastic |
| Spout Height | 3 Inches |
| Spout Reach | 5 Inches |
| Item Weight | 2.05 Pounds |
| Warranty Type | limited |
| Manufacturer | LUXE Bidet |
| Part Number | Neo 120 white |
| Item Weight | 2.05 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 17 x 10 x 3 inches |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | Neo 120 white |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | 17 x 10 x 3 inches |
| Finish | Polished |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Special Features | Adjustable |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | 18 month warranty for bidet and its accessories |
