GenieBidet Bidet Attachment for Toilet - Ultra-Slim Left Handed Hygienic Bidet Attachment For Existing Toilets - Bidet Toilet Seat Attachment with Pressure Controls - Travel Bidet Included

Due to a chronic medical condition I prescribed a bidet for myself and my wife. Circumstance dictated it was a no-brainer. Should have been suggested by our Urologists or Gynecologist but it would never have occurred to either in a hundred years. We convinced a friend of ours to purchase the Genie attachment because she has undergone a long and painful recovery from major back surgery where she can no longer bend and twist herself around into the needed position to use toilet paper. This has proved to be very, very frustrating for her as one can well imagine. You would think that under such distress doctors would be able to see beyond their mindset of x-rays, surgery and drugs and think about a practical way to alleviate the discomfort of their patients?Our Genie Attachment turns out to be just what the Doctor never ordered: a simple, inexpensive, permanent solution to a few problems that were having a significant negative impact to the quality of our lives. My wife's friend, in her seventies, says she installed it herself, even when restricted by a stiff back. Our daughter in law has also ordered one for her family. The nice thing about the Genie attachment is that it doesn't change the basic configuration of your present toilet seat and lid arrangement. This was key to me as we have a tall, elongated bowl with a seat sans lid that is a McDonald's Restroom knock off. Contoured and comfortable. We wanted to keep the same seat as it is about as large a toilet seat that you can buy. I think every new house built should come with optional 20" tall, elongated toilets. Add a Bidet and your homely Bathroom is transformed into a luxury suite, (well, almost)! I guess cold water is the first question that comes to mind. For us, not a deal breaker. Not a situation where one has to "grin and bear it" Was easy to get used to. Not a problem really. Since the Bidet is not merely an option for us, if water temp were a big enough issue, we would be inclined to opt for a more elaborate and costly warm water set up. For us I would have to drill a hole near the baseboard at the rear of the toilet through into the laundry room on the other side of the wall, build a custom electrical extension cord plugging it into the Washing Machine wall outlet. Or, just string the electric cord across the rug to the opposite wall, over the counter, while trying to ignore that ugly extension cord. The Bidet attachment is so minimal and non-intrusive that we also use it in our other bathroom next to our bedroom where most used by guests. They can just use the facility normally as if the Bidet weren't there. Might ask a question about it, where you may volunteer information on it's use. "Lefty backie, righty fronty." Couldn't be any easier. Shuts off in the middle position of the knob with a tactile and audible "click". The extensions from out of where the water sprays are extended downwards for a more effective spray angle by water pressure. They disappear out of the way when not activated. The housing, a very small footprint at the rear of the bowl that doesn't impede cleaning. The rear spray strikes a bulls eye. I was not sure about how the front would work, but my wife says that it does work as it should. I expect that the water valve and hoses are of good quality when correctly installed will stand the test of time. That remains to be seen, though I've no reason to expect otherwise. Our bathroom was flooded once, a real costly mess! Human error by the original builders. It is just a good common sense idea to turn on and off the T valve handle that diverts water from the inlet to the bidet with each use. I doubt you could ever wear it out. it would be just plain stupid for the distributor not to use highest quality hardware here if they want to continue selling their product. I predict that Bidet's will one day be commonplace in America. I am not too paranoid about flooding, don't expect the Bidet to fail, but... it's a good idea. For sure, the greatest cause of failure is faulty installation. Bathroom fixtures are tried and true, over time proving to be reliable and durable when quality parts are properly installed. Our Genie Bidet is affordable by any one. We are going to give away two more as gifts. It is easily installed by even the most mechanically disinclined. It serves a very practical, useful, purpose that will see daily use. You'll wonder how you went all these years without it. It reduces the amount of toilet paper that in a large family may pay for itself in less than a year. What's not to like? Walter O.

This review will be in two parts: Installation and UseInstallation:I bought after weeks of research (and reading reviews on over a hundred such devices.) When it arrived, I unboxed everything and made sure I had all the parts. I did. Read the instructions. Simple enough. They supplied a replacement braided line for the wall-valve. I didn’t really need it, but decided to use it anyway.I did a trial fit of the device. Everything looked like it would fit correctly. I then attached all the water lines to the various pieces. This unit comes with a shut-off valve for the bidet feed. Most don’t. That’s good to know right there. (Such a valve can be a life saver if the device itself starts to leak.) Once the various bits were attached and tightened, I installed the unit itself and toilet seat, and made the recommended positional adjustments. I tightened everything down. Then it was time to shut off the water supply and flush the toilet to drain the tank. It’s important to hold the flush lever down until all the water is drained from the tank.Once done (mind you, I did all this while seated next to the commode, not while sitting on the floor), it was time to remove the old water supply hose. That required being on the floor. Laid down a couple towels, and it was time to get “up close and personal” with the wall valve and supply line. The fitting on the underside of the tank was only hand tight, and came off immediately. I then installed the “T” valve to that fitting, and the feed line to the bidet attachment was next. (I couldn’t attach that piece before the T valve was tight.)All that was left was the braided water feed line. Top first, then to the valve. Everything went smoothly. I *gently* opened the valve. No leaks. Got up from the floor, then lifted the lid and tried the bidet valve itself. It just kind of burbled, but no leaks. Upon turning it off, discovered that the little plastic squirter arm hadn’t retracted properly into the “bay.” Felt around behind it and realized that the unit had to move forward about a quarter inch. Loosened up the seat, then pulled the unit forward. Retightened and tried again. Perfect!Note that the toilet seat needed taller “bumpers”. Fortunately, I’d ordered those as well. Stuck ‘em on, and everything is great. The mount for this is called “ultra-thin.” Why is that important? Two reasons: 1) a heavy person could easily collapse the mount and ruin the unit, and 2) the seat fits close to the porcelain like normal. I like simple and robust design.I wasn’t going to get a “bidet replacement seat” because they’re cheap junk unless you pay hundreds of dollars ($400-$700) and I couldn’t afford it. Also, the size of the hole in those seats is much smaller than a normal one. Not good if you’re big. A regular-size person could install this unit in 15-20 minutes. It took me about 45 from pulling the old seat to final adjustment (it was time to replace the toilet seat as well, which took some extra time and prep.)No plumber’s tape or thread dope is used on this install.Over-tightening the various fittings is the primary cause of leaks. Easy does it.Usage:Tried it for the first time this morning. The “rear” water jet was absolutely on-target. I mean, not a quarter inch off. The jet pressure is adjustable, and there was good ramp-up from off to full. I’m a big man, so it was important that I get something that’s well made. This unit appears to be just that.

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I love this bidet. It is so small that no one even notices it if they don't know about it. I works well spraying front and back and I find I am much cleaner after using this bidet than smearing a mess around with toilet paper. It is environmentally friendly. It has just the right amount of pressure and was super easy to install. I like it so much, I talked 2 of my friends into purchasing the same one. Thanks.

We've had this for a month now and it's probably one of the the best purchases we've made for our home! We love it so much that we are buying two more for the other two bathrooms. It's also great that it looks so discreet and modern, not tacky and chunky looking like other bidets in the market. The only downside is there is no hot water option but that's far from a deal breaker. Install was quick and straightforward. As for function, we noticed there has been less toilet paper use for us because it cleans everything right up!

The plastic insert that goes around the toilet set mount broke after a few months of use. As this is needed to hold the bidet secure - bidet is not useable now.

great item, easy to use. makes life so much better. had to source adapters as they were not australian standard plumbing.