TOTO | How to Fit This Amazing Toilet From Japan

[@helenrushful]

Yip, had one in my hotel in Taipei last summer (6 week stay). Loved it. You use almost no toilet paper, you dont chaff/irritate your skin, my one even dries you and played music if you fancy it ! So thanks for showing how to install it.... Its on my wish list !

[@SkillBuilder]

Hi Helen I am planning a visit to Taipei soon. What did you do there?

[@MarcoNegrisEye]

​@@SkillBuilder bit of a personal question mate? 😉😂

[@DlStreamnet]

@@SkillBuilder Had a dump. Keep up mate, she said it right in that message!

[@markglover2525]

> played music if you fancy it - '633 squadron' - The bouncing bomb theme!?

[@judiprince7727]

That's the dambusters music

[@barryjdwyer]

After a trip to Japan in 2023, I have a Washlet RW and full kit purchased waiting to be installed for my next bathroom job in 2025! This is perfect timing - thank you Rodger!

[@just_interested1]

Roger’s stil a working man! Knows all the tips

[@matthewelliott871]

When the japanese build and design something they put 100% effort and thought into everything they do. There cars are a great example of that. This is a great detailed and informative video

[@MrFARKORNA]

Thanks

[@psprog]

I went to the Toto Museum in Kitakyushu earlier this year - was fascinating seeing the development of this. Everyone has one over there...

[@SkillBuilder]

I didn't know that there was such a place. I will put it on my ever-growing list of places to visit

[@psprog]

Yeah I was down the road in Fukuoka and saw it on Google Maps - "aha, that'll be something different!"

[@davidparker7763]

Brilliant as ever Roger. Keep up the great work.

[@SkillBuilder]

Many thanks

[@richardwilliams8953]

Brilliant vid Roger!

[@PatriciaSawyer-ot4us]

Hi Roger. Thanks for your reply. It cracked me up!!!!!. Happy Christmas, and keep em coming🥰

[@alec1113]

Hello rog , great vid , excellent teaching .I use my chop /miter saw with a finish tooth blade cut the pvc pipe square everytime . 150 kilos big person also known as over nourished. All the best mate, happy hogmanay 👍

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Beautiful job Roger 👏🏽👏🏽🧱👍🏽

[@nexpro6985]

lol. Your comment made a splash.

[@davidcoghill8612]

Speaking of descaling, how about a video on the various whole house anti-scale devices, filters and softeners available?

[@SkillBuilder]

That is a good idea but the hard part is working out how well they perform over the long term. It ia a job for a laboratory.

[@davidcoghill8612]

@@SkillBuilder Agreed. I'm an engineer but still have a hard time working out whether some products are going to be any better than snake oil.

[@alanho2779]

I come from Hong Kong and I am surprised to find Japanese toilet is not common in a colder place like UK. Have been using for years so I have shipped my TOTO to UK and hope it works here. I only turn it on when I feel I like to poo, giving it few minutes to heat up, and finally need just one piece of toilet paper to wipe out the dampness after the thorough warm water cleaning. Thanks for Roger reminding about hard water, my TOTO might not work well here. Seriously warn don't try it, because once you experienced the warmth and cleanliness, you may not live without it.

[@gavinhay6627]

I finished the tiling and installations in a bathroom once, only to find the plumber had switched the hot and cold water supplies. Hot water at the toilet and washing machine. 😢 Had to remove tile to get to his mistake.

[@SkillBuilder]

It happens more often than people imagine. At least it wasn't gas.

[@MrDisplaypilot]

Roger i need to get one of these it will help my mentally handicapped daughters with hygiene. We currently have a comfort height toilet. Please can you help with the same type you fitted but is there a comfort height model for taller people as I found the website a bit confusing. Best regards Jonathan

[@SkillBuilder]

You can set the frame to any height you want. I usually put a bit of 4.2 under the feet rather than raise it with the legs but it makes no difference to the operation. I often think that the wall hung is the best option for elderly people because it can be set higher than a floor standing pan.

[@MrDisplaypilot]

Roger you are a class act. I wish you were in Wales as I would be asking you for a wet room and a washlet WC along with a garden building build. Keep going your videos are brilliant. JD

[@grahamwoodier5066]

You say that you would never connect a toilet to a hot supply but I would beg to differ. We stayed at a holiday let in Ireland a few years ago. It was a new build and had three toilets but one of them was connected to the hot water supply. Also at my son's house in Surrey the downstairs toilet was running on the hot supply when he first moved in. It was not noticed until they had a combi boiler fitted and the boiler kept firing up every time the toilet flushed! Plumbers eh?

[@jetnavigator]

Most Japanese washlets have their own water heating capability.

[@thepm3972]

Wow...that puts new meaning to ring sting...

[@MattJonesBedwas]

What model is the Abacus frame? It looks different to the ones on the website

[@William-y2j]

But at what increased cost for this set up.

[@nexpro6985]

@Skill Builder do they come with washers? (sorry couldn't resist)

[@MrEspadrilles]

Toto is the rolls Royce but loads of brands now available. I have a vitra and fitting it was not dissimilar, but no neat horseshoe underneath, and the casting isn't as good on the bits you dont see. Otherwise very happy with it. Once you get one you never want to go back!

[@njuham]

I assume toilet paper still has to be used, otherwise there's a risk of spraying brown bits around the bowl?

[@SkillBuilder]

no you don't need toilet paper. In many countries they don't use paper. The flush will take care of most problems.

[@alanho2779]

The japanese design the water jet just perfect that it is strong enough to clean, but not too strong to spill any brown thing around your exit. You will learn to twist your butt until you feel the whole area has been watered clean. Finally just need a small piece of paper to wipe the damness.

[@dylan1312]

Don't UK water regs require the water supply to be airgapped? It's Category 5 so don't think this is up to regs right?

[@SkillBuilder]

It is air gapped, I asked that question when I first looked at them and it is fully compliant.

[@YoutubeHero666]

I was also wondering this how do they comply? it just mentions it stops backflow but even a check valve is not suitable? normally you need a tank is that how its done?

[@dylan1312]

@@SkillBuilder any idea how they do it? don't see space for a tank

[@alanho2779]

Hope not mistaken your question, I would say yes, there is a small water tank hidden in the washlet body, whrere water also get warmed before it spray out.

[@MikeRI170]

@@KZbinHero666 it looks like water is taken from toilet flush tank, which is air gapped.

[@johnmcfadden9336]

Toiletota probably the best build bogs in the world 😃

[@nexpro6985]

Badum Tish.

[@zelllambert]

Strangely enough I just had one from black friday sale as a Christmas present

[@johnhaydon4055]

Can I bung the washing up in there too?

[@aquaticpears3183]

Yeah you can wash your face in it aswell 😂

[@joytotheworld9109]

I'd say in hotels somebody has done it!

[@soniaashleigh-cross6254]

It took me 45 minutes to remove the enormous stickers from the replacement seat lid. Why don’t they have easy-peel stickers?

[@janebaldwin8040]

Is there an app on my iPhone to remotely flush it?😂

[@PatriciaSawyer-ot4us]

Hi Roger. Do we really NEED a toilet with an electrical feed in this day and age, considering we're all supposed to be saving energy and going green? I'm sure it fantastic, but?

[@SkillBuilder]

When you say we are supposed to be saving energy I take it you know that toilet paper grows on trees and it takes a fair amount of energy to get it to your door and even more to get it away again when you have used it. There are so many things that people condemn on environmental grounds that just don't stand up to scrutiny.

[@Itisinthehand]

Give us some idea what you paid Rog'? Please.

[@danielnorton9363]

Can you fit these on an outside brick wall?

[@SkillBuilder]

with the frame yes

[@Phantom-mk4kp]

You can, but the neighbors might have something to say about it

[@danielnorton9363]

@Phantom-mk4kp 🤣

[@matthewgartell6380]

I just use a rag I stick on top of the whb trap😂😂

[@bbsaid218]

I just use my fingernails. Sandwich anyone?

[@RI-uv3lm]

These are difficult to clean & maintain, including replacements or repair, fixing leakages etc. Easy, cheap & best option is to install a small handheld bidet spray, ‘bum gun’ if you will, connected via a T connection. Clean, easy & can also be used to spray down the toilet bowl. Easy DIY replacement. Costs about £2-£5 Using toilet paper in this day & age is medieval!

[@paul756uk2]

Yeh I completely agree. I mean you wouldn't come indoors after working in the garden, on the car or anything else and just wipe your hands on paper towels before sitting down for a meal would you?

[@madm4tty]

@@paul756uk2I don’t know about anyone else but I don’t normally let food get anywhere near my bum when I’m eating.

[@RichieRich845]

👍 The flush doesn't seem that powerful don't you think?

[@SkillBuilder]

It is fine. The pan has a non stick coating and the vortex on the rim delivers a swirling aciton. You notice the restrictor to stop the water jumping above the rim.

[@DrRussell]

@@SkillBuildersame as one of our Grohe toilets; so much less aeration of faeces!

[@eds4743]

“It’s foreign” LOL

[@clivelockwood3236]

Anti skidmark, thats impressive.

[@drumsonly44]

You can get German ones also

[@johncanna7856]

Fairly bog standard??❤️

[@shaunglendinning]

Interesting! Thanks Roger.

[@Aubury]

A proper bidet if there’s space is …. Liberating ahhhh

[@vrdrew63]

Adding a bidet toilet seat is one of those things that just dramatically improves your personal quality of life. The Toto, with heated seat, warm water, remote control, etc. really is top of the line. But you can get 96% of the benefits with just a simple cold-water bidet seat. I bought a sub- £100 unit from Amazon, and another £90 to a qualified local plumber to make the modifications to the cold water supply. No need to call an electrician. No need to tear my bathroom apart.

[@vincenttanner8977]

Man! What a ball ache 😣. Loads of leaks 😢 ffs 🤦

[@SkillBuilder]

Where are the leaks? these things are in hotels all over the world

[@janebaldwin8040]

Just like Alexa, Don’t bother with any effort or human input,Just plug yourself into the MATRIX 😂

[@petert5680]

I presume this can be used as a regular toilet if the power supply fails.

[@SkillBuilder]

It is a regular toilet in most aspects, it just gives you a very pleasant warm wash and blow dry if you chose the right model.

[@petert5680]

👍

[@telwood15]

A blow job as well ! ​@@SkillBuilder

[@TheCornish123456]

Dont you always need a push flush for number ones? Or do us gents need to start having a posh pee?

[@EllaBella-76]

My Brother has one he is a Prof of Mech Engineering going to and from Japan he fitted his can't say as I am keen my nephews gave me a wash and blow dry on a very hot seat -Along with as my Later Dad said the fear his balls where going to be polished they are actually good you can use the standard flush at the top saves loads on loo roll !If you have a heated seat !His is self cleaning and lights up when you go in !I personally don't think a family will want to skip it ?It's a talking point !

[@davidm9090]

It's definitely odd how we in the West pretend that just wiping with dry paper actually works and that we DON'T have poopoo on our bums all day 😅 ...except for the Italians, who all still put bidets in their bathrooms

[@anoyakashi8775]

Only you know how to fit. Many places in the UK do not know how to fit.

[@bobanob-q2u]

High end hotels? I reckon this is aimed at the bottom end of the market.

[@AC-gm6bq]

I can see these catching on in ordinary Joes house! 🤔

[@SkillBuilder]

Not everything is for everybody. They sell a fair number in the U.K especially to top hotels.

[@surfwidow]

Seems like bad design to need a restrictor.

[@patrickjoneill5836]

Very interesting. In Thailand we use a much simpler system known colloquially by Westerners as the 'bum gun'. It's just a jet fitting on a hose attached to a tap coming out of the wall. Obviously there's no heating function but in the tropics we don't need that. Reach behind to unhook the hose from the wall, squeeze the trigger, job done, so to speak. Like most properties we are attached to a septic tank, so we only flush what has been through our bodies, a sheet of toilet paper is sufficient to dry after spraying, and that goes in a waste bin. I should think it might be possible to retrofit something similar in many UK houses and it would be a lot cheaper than the Japanese kit.

[@davidm9090]

This is known as a 'muslim shower' in the UK

[@Saif-kd1jt]

@@davidm9090no need for that

[@jabsdrahm.3232]

Always wanted one.. will get one once I kick the kids out of the house

[@tomtom-kn2eq]

At these prices, I would rather stick my arse out of the window, and wait for rain.

[@westwonic]

A hand bidet is much cheaper. Known as a 'bum gun' in Australia.

[@jmcc524]

I don’t think they meet the regs in n UK.

[@SkillBuilder]

They do, we wouldn't show them if they didn't. There is an air gap

[@worthington3637]

I want one or two but no installers in my area in Sussex, south coast. Anyone able to give me a price to supply and install? Fresh ground coffee and free parking incentives, choice of two motorway links (off M25). Added incentive of maybe new bathroom supply and install. Roger???

[@dannydore8038]

Sorry Rog, that's a bit too Japanese for me 😮

[@SkillBuilder]

It isn't for everyone. I was a little unsure until I tried it. Now I get it and want more

[@AC-gm6bq]

World gone bonkers!

[@DJKav]

I could do with one of these. I have 3 separate intestinal conditions which all trigger chronic diarrhoea. It would save my butt hole from the constant wiping, when I have episodes. Really great toilets for disabilities.

[@SkillBuilder]

They help with all kinds of conditions, probably piles is the most common.

[@decisionsdecisions8906]

Your about 8 years late to the party I remember fitting these years ago.

[@SkillBuilder]

Decisions What an odd comment. If someone is buying a Toto toilet and needs to know how to fit it why does it matter to them what you did eight years ago?

[@decisionsdecisions8906]

@ doesn’t I’m just saying most videos on KZbin are new up to date or up coming items these have been out for a long time, your videos normally have new innovations just saying, its not a dig

[@martinlouden9005]

Shouldn't that be 'PoPo'?

[@billy4072]

ill just stay "Analog".... .bit of paper. thank you. But i get it...some arses are more important than others.

[@SkillBuilder]

I thought the same as you until I tried it. Now I am a convert

[@billy4072]

@@SkillBuilder its a philisophical stand, were do you draw the line , from abject pampering/transitional pleasure /power usage , to just using a wet flannel? None the less. good vid, another wtf moment ! lol.

[@brucejoseph8367]

I prefer a bog standard bog myself. Too much faffing around, we just keep over complicating everything. It's just a toilet, a very expensive one at that.

[@SkillBuilder]

Just a toilet? There are very few inventions in our history that can beat a flushing w.c.

[@FunFindus]

Get back in your cave

[@FaustsKanaal]

OSB board over timberframe. And then what looks like drywall. Are you building in America or something? What kind of shoddy walls are these. We dont do glue and woodchip construction in Europe.

[@SkillBuilder]

Oh dear, have you never heard of a film studio?

[@PhoneVidoes]

Im sorry but for all "it will make you a convert" I really cannot see the point, again its a case of look what we can do so we will do it, as for the flush well thats never going to get shot of some of the "logs" I've done in the past. One reason I wont let my Mrs's "upgrade" our pan as we have a midlevel cistern with a full on 5 gallon tank, theres not a lot our pan cant get shot of compared to these "modern" things that pop and egg cup of water down them.

[@brianballard905]

I fitted one of those in an accessible bathroom for my dad. The flush is fantastic. Way better at clearing than the standard flush and nearly silent.

[@snapdragogon69]

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