How to Install a Hot & Cold Bidet the Easy Way & Attain a Clean Butt

[@realtyrocks1969]

This is brilliant. I was going to buy one to hook on my toilet but didn't like the idea of cold water. This has less exposed hoses and warm water. I'm sold.

[@Bootstrappin]

It's definitely a much cleaner look!

[@SerbanCMusca-ut8ny]

You are such a king of your own domain! I'm jealous.

[@Bootstrappin]

👑 here king, you dropped this! You too deserve to enjoy the cleanest butt in the EU!

[@SerbanCMusca-ut8ny]

@@Bootstrappin I'll look into it (not into my butt), thanks!

[@antoniogalluccio4213]

Not only the tap must be closed but the extra pressure in the hose must be released by pressing the button. This will help the hose no to burst. If you want to, you can always add single or double check valves

[@atreyu4ws]

We put an in-toilet bidet that has built in controls into our place back in December. Couldn't live without one after visiting Japan lmao. Ours is cold water only, because it draws from the tank. But it's more streamlined since our bathroom sink isn't anywhere near the toilet.

[@Bootstrappin]

Gotcha. Yeah I know they have ones that also plug into a wall, so that's a possibility to cure your problem of Father Frost visiting your rear quarters. If you were so inclined, you could probably run piping along the wall from the sink, maybe using SharkBite fittings, it's kind of the Legos of plumbing.

[@chap1]

Definitely, definitely fit double check valves to each of the hot and cold water inlets of the bidet unit! Not only will it stop cold water entering your hot water system (or the other way), it will *slow down* lethal germs from toilet water contaminating your whole house water system (including drinking water)! This can happen if the sprayer falls into the toilet bowl. For example, if kids are playing around with it. UK water regulations demand much more expensive protection than check valves to prevent such contamination from such sprayers. At least have the check valves for a bit of protection!

[@Bootstrappin]

That's a good point, both for the backflow issue, but never even thought of contamination. Contamination would certainly be possible due to the backflow condition if the valve is left open while the sprayer is closed. I guess the manufacturer thought that cholera was way over-rated.

[@bgcsno1957]

1. Install Teflon tape in same direction as tightening threads 2. Use an open end wrench my or crescent wrench to tighten water connections on the stops

[@atiqulny]

I have added 1/2" backflow preventer to prevent hot water running in cold water line.

[@Bootstrappin]

That's an excellent and much needed addition.

[@drumsticks94]

You're an inspiration, excellent outro.

[@maernettesfay8975]

Thanks man, my wife told me the cold water..............do to here so thanks.

[@leonyrey]

in order not to mix the hot and cold to your whole house you need to add a check valve to each supply line (to answer the question at your 12 min mark on video)

[@vanettagaines3749]

Beautiful job handyman, just a Suggestion, on the inside of Your drilled holes, how about Some washers for cabinet Protection, and contact paper Or vinly tile inside bottom cabinet And caulking , sm, leak protec... Thk's 4 sharing your video Very informative.

[@ivanmonroycan]

We got it, now lets do it

[@antoniogalluccio4213]

How much did you pay for your kit? This is the most decent installation I have seen so far

[@Bootstrappin]

Thank you! $65 or so without the extra fittings/hoses. I have a link to it in the description.

[@empireautomotiveservices8523]

Awesome idea!! Thank You and God Bless!

[@brianbadonde9039]

Thank you

[@BenHur872]

Our house has these but they're a very rare feature here in the UK. The idea comes from the middle East and the family who lived here before us was Pakistani. I haven't been brave enough to try them myself. Do you use them before TP, or afterwards? What do you use to dry yourself? TP would disintegrate on wet skin, but you couldn't be sure you were clean enough to use a towel. So many questions raised by such a simple video 😉

[@Bootstrappin]

No TP. Just rest the sprayer against your lower back, use your other hand to rinse - this is what will let you know that you're totally clean. When done, use your clean hand to dry yourself with a hand/fanny towel. Wash your hands after!

[@muhammad-burhanmustafa4429]

personally ive been using a bidet for aslong as i can remember, i use the bidet first then get a large wad of TP to dab off the water

[@barz91]

If you don’t like touching your own poo, then use tp first and use the bidet last. I like to use one pump on hand soap on one hand that would clean and the other hand uses the bidet. I then have a separate towel that I solely use for wiping my butt. Hope this explains

[@ahmedzakikhan7639]

@@muhammad-burhanmustafa4429 hot water bidet ?

[@ZubairAhmed-zl7tn]

Very very helpful video

[@jeremykirkwood699]

I like this.

[@Bootstrappin]

You'll never go back!

[@jeremykirkwood699]

@@Bootstrappin I literally watch every one of your vids. I find it to be the best "ironic/Gen(something recent), proud homeowner dream" channel that I have ever found! Keep up the strong work! I have used none of your ideas except the coat rack..... I now do not feel like a heathen.

[@jeremykirkwood699]

Also... I used to have a bidet before I moved... I wish I had it during Covid, I used hopes and dreams to wipe when the stores were out of TP.

[@Bootstrappin]

@@jeremykirkwood699 thank you for such awesome support! I must say, your behind definitely deserves nothing less than a wonderful bidet after using your hopes and dreams. Think you might go for it? One like this is not as permanent of an install as I did: amzn.to/2LtEq8I

[@SerbanCMusca-ut8ny]

@@Bootstrappin Preachin' the bidet religion to one heathen at a time ;)

[@user-dj5tu7cx6s]

Very useful video Thank u so much What would u suggest in case the sink is far from the toilette chair?

[@Bootstrappin]

Honestly, not sure. It would probably be easier to get something like this - and route the flexible hot water supply tube along the wall. But do your own research, some say the hot water supply line is flimsy and may pop off causing things to flood. amzn.to/3EALWHP Otherwise, something like this uses electricity to heat the water: amzn.to/3X5xzT7

[@InternetLiJo]

I destroyed a whole toilet trying to install a bidet. There were a slew of reasons why, but … I need to focus on the art of plumbing before I attempt such a feat again.

[@Bootstrappin]

I humbly request you upload that experience to KZbin

I never used this tool, but planning to have it in my house... On which side should it be fixed, if i am right handed?

[@Bootstrappin]

I'm also right handed, I've found the most comfort having it on my left (if possible). But I did have it on my right in my previous house, wasn't a problem - you learn quickly.

[@hakimvlogs6579]

How would this work fitting on a solid wall that will be tiled over, my builder said it’s not possible, I said it is.. he ended up not fitting it

[@Bootstrappin]

I don't think it's impossible, but probably quite difficult. You'd have to open up the wall from an adjacent room in order to mount it, and create plumbing to supply water to it. You probably can't leave braided steel water lines inside the wall either, so you would have to have an access panel for it from the adjacent room.

[@ExclusiveLM]

Or if you don't want to go through the hassle of installing a bidet, buy a portable bidet. Here are some video options from different Portable Bidets......kzbin.info?search_query=Portable+%26+Rechargeable+Outdoor+Bidet............ remember you can also just fill up a handsize water bottle with warm water and slowly pour it over your backside as you sit or hover on the toilet and at the same time use towel paper with the other hand to wipe clean. this also works when camping or staying overnight at friends house.

[@Bootstrappin]

Whoa, that's kinda exotic -- heated portable bidet, maybe I'll have to grab one for camping! But yeah ditto on the bottle technique, use it all the time when I'm out and about.

[@MohammadRafiqAzam]

Hi, thanks for the nice video. I have an issue with my bathroom. My vanity is 10 feet away from the toilet seat. How to mount the bidet spray pipe externally along the side of the bath tub to the toilet seat? Also, how to buy the product set in Canada? Thanks

[@Bootstrappin]

Hi, you have a pretty challenging problem. I wouldn't mount anything to the bathtub -- it's not structural. I made a very crude drawing - you could build a box for the bidet sprayer and attach it to the wall next to your toilet. Then, you can mount copper piping along the side of your wall using bell hangers (attach to studs). If you have tiles instead of drywall then it gets so complicated that I'm not sure it's worth it. Due to the amount of work, I'd actually recommend you get an electric bidet - you supply it with water by tee-ing off of your toilet's water supply pipe, then plug it in for hot water (and even a built-in dryer). I only recommend this rather expensive option because I think you would have to spend even more in effort cleanly installing the bidet I have in your situation: Electric Bidet: amzn.to/3aDFXW2 Drawing: imgur.com/a/cNr6W9b My bidet (this link should work in Canada): amzn.to/2Wl07b7

[@joefiorino2733]

May I ask where you found the 3/8" female compression coupling? I can't find one anywhere. It's the one item you don't appear to have linked in your list

[@Bootstrappin]

I got that from Home Depot: www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-3-8-in-Female-OD-Compression-Brass-Coupling-Fitting-803119/207176432 It probably doesn't need to be a swivel, so this plain one should be OK to use too: amzn.to/3IaeTK1

[@bhaleekarayaya]

How to install if there is no vanity?

[@jamesk.2543]

The union you used is npt on both ends but the valve is bsp g thread. It doesn't leak?

[@Bootstrappin]

No leaks here, teflon tape must be doing a good job.

[@trey1531]

Do you use it sitting down or standing?

[@Bootstrappin]

Sitting, so the runoff goes all into the bowl

[@talibsherwani3649]

What we do if there is no hot water nearby?

[@Bootstrappin]

Personally, I would run a hot water line. If that's not possible, there are electric bidets (you'll need a GFCI outlet), but they are a lot more expensive: amzn.to/3AcLls8

[@talibsherwani3649]

Does it control water temperature?

[@Bootstrappin]

It does!

[@joelperez9301]

May I ask Where can I buy this ?

[@Bootstrappin]

I've got everything linked in the description

[@arifeens]

Only US is behind. Using paper is just gross. Rest of the world already using this for so many decades now.

[@Bootstrappin]

Toilet paper is a conspiracy peddled by Big TP!

[@djembeboyzach]

UK are behind too but a quick Google search says 80 percent of the world use a bidet. I ant convince folk in the UK that these are more hygienic. People are like no thats disgusting. Toilet paper is literally disgusting but its the idea of change and people don't like change or think its a third world thing and we are a higher class. Makes no sense to me but hey