Understanding Bidets | Ask This Old House

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In this video, Ask This Old House host Kevin O’Connor, meets with plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey to discuss the various benefits of installing a bidet in your bathroom. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. What are the benefits and plumbing requirements of installing a bidet? This Old House host Kevin O’Connor and plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey review the plumbing requirements for installing a bidet, as well as the multiple benefits of installing one. History of Bidets Invented by the French in the 1600s, bidets are widely accepted in Europe, Latin America, and Japan. But, they have become more popular everywhere else recently. Plumbing Requirements for Installing a Bidet To install a separate bidet in your bathroom, you will need: • Two 3/8” shutoff valves (hot and cold) • 1-1/4” drain stub-out (in the wall or floor) • 1-1/4” P-Trap • Backflow preventer (air gap or vacuum breaker) One of the most challenging components of installing a bidet is figuring out the electrical logistics. This is one of the reasons standalone bidets are becoming less popular. What Are the Benefits of Bidets? There’s a reason why other countries are keen to keep bidets in their household bathrooms: personal hygiene. Bidets keep you cleaner and fresher by using an adjustable stream of water to clean with. Other benefits include: • Less waste: Using less toilet paper with each use is a significant plus for the environment. • Saves mon

Published 2022-02-26 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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