rose
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Just an FYI...
It has been mentioned before that not all bidet seats fit on all existing toilets. Although no specifics were mentioned here on the forum, it made me ultra careful when preparing to order one.
When determining which model to buy, the manufacturer will have a specs sheet, or a toilet compatibility chart. Their instructions on how to measure seem straight forward.
The basic measurements are the space between the bolts for seat, the space between those same holes and the tank, and the length of the toilet bowl.
If you look at your toilet setup, and its flat all the way from the bowl to the tank, then taking measurements is pretty straightforward.
BUT
What it seems only Toto points out, is is that if there is a curve on the deck of the bowl portion, transitioning up to the tank, then, very likely a washlett is not going to work on the toilet. (width issues)
Its hard for me to describe with just words. I actually downloaded the Toto compatibility sheet and tried to convert it to a document, so I could add it as an attachment (because of the links being moderated and not allowed on the forum now) but, that didn't work.
We ended up ordering a new Toto toilet to go with the washlett. It seemed to be the solution, and financially we were able to do it. I chose the Mercer, (style name) It meets ADA requirements, is actually attractive looking, and is compatible with the 400 series washlett.
If you're in the market for a bidet seat, I'm not saying there isn't any washlett that will fit if your toilet has the curve, just that I didn't find one, and pretty much gave up out of frustration. Before you purchase, just make sure (double triple sure) that all factors are taken into account.
BTW there is a brand by the name of "I N A X" (spacing the letters so that brand name does not cause my post to go into moderation limbo) that makes an integrated toilet (the washlett is not an add on, rather, part of the toilet) It is crazy expensive, but, I asked the plumber about it just because at that point I knew I needed to get a new toilet anyway. He had installed two of these in a huge hardware store showroom in the Washington DC area. He said absolutely not. Unless I just had money to burn. He said installation would be a minimum of around $1,500, not taking into account the cost of the fixture. He wasn't even sure how the specs for the toilet meet US plumbing code, and said if it broke, to expect repair bills in the $1000s. ~ And that was if I could find a plumber that knew how to fix it!
However, for entertainment purposes, if you do an internet search, you can find information on it. It plays music, (seriously) it has a nightlight... its beautiful, the top of the line is a black toilet, and there is a slightly less expensive white version.
Another thing to look for, is where the control for the seat is located. If the control is mounted on the seat side itself, then it probably is not the best choice...
It has been mentioned before that not all bidet seats fit on all existing toilets. Although no specifics were mentioned here on the forum, it made me ultra careful when preparing to order one.
When determining which model to buy, the manufacturer will have a specs sheet, or a toilet compatibility chart. Their instructions on how to measure seem straight forward.
The basic measurements are the space between the bolts for seat, the space between those same holes and the tank, and the length of the toilet bowl.
If you look at your toilet setup, and its flat all the way from the bowl to the tank, then taking measurements is pretty straightforward.
BUT
What it seems only Toto points out, is is that if there is a curve on the deck of the bowl portion, transitioning up to the tank, then, very likely a washlett is not going to work on the toilet. (width issues)
Its hard for me to describe with just words. I actually downloaded the Toto compatibility sheet and tried to convert it to a document, so I could add it as an attachment (because of the links being moderated and not allowed on the forum now) but, that didn't work.
We ended up ordering a new Toto toilet to go with the washlett. It seemed to be the solution, and financially we were able to do it. I chose the Mercer, (style name) It meets ADA requirements, is actually attractive looking, and is compatible with the 400 series washlett.
If you're in the market for a bidet seat, I'm not saying there isn't any washlett that will fit if your toilet has the curve, just that I didn't find one, and pretty much gave up out of frustration. Before you purchase, just make sure (double triple sure) that all factors are taken into account.
BTW there is a brand by the name of "I N A X" (spacing the letters so that brand name does not cause my post to go into moderation limbo) that makes an integrated toilet (the washlett is not an add on, rather, part of the toilet) It is crazy expensive, but, I asked the plumber about it just because at that point I knew I needed to get a new toilet anyway. He had installed two of these in a huge hardware store showroom in the Washington DC area. He said absolutely not. Unless I just had money to burn. He said installation would be a minimum of around $1,500, not taking into account the cost of the fixture. He wasn't even sure how the specs for the toilet meet US plumbing code, and said if it broke, to expect repair bills in the $1000s. ~ And that was if I could find a plumber that knew how to fix it!
However, for entertainment purposes, if you do an internet search, you can find information on it. It plays music, (seriously) it has a nightlight... its beautiful, the top of the line is a black toilet, and there is a slightly less expensive white version.
Another thing to look for, is where the control for the seat is located. If the control is mounted on the seat side itself, then it probably is not the best choice...