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yakovs55 (PA)
I need an advice on connecting a handheld bidet to the water supply.
The valve near the toilet is 3/8 male compression thread
My handheld shower has a regular chrome hose with 1/2 female pipe thread
Is there a connector that will help me?
Please see the picture here:
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packy (MA)
a tee like you are looking for might exist but i have never seen one.
you can cobble together something that will work pretty easily.
1) 3/8 brass add a tee
1) short piece of 3/8 tubing
1) 3/8 compression x 1/2 male threads brass adapter.
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bernabeu (SC)
the handheld bidet shower MUST, repeat MUST, be connected using a VISIBLE and SERVICEABLE vacuum breaker - either inline or wallmount
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yakovs55 (PA)
thank you bernabeu.
can you please list the adapters from the picture, I am not sure how to search for them otherwise.
thank for the "vacuum breaker" note.
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Wheelchair (IL)
This ideal scares me. Cold toilet (sourced) waters, not tempered for use as a hand-held bidet must have been a "guy idea." Who's going to use it?
Best Wishes
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bernabeu (SC)
now that you know you need a vacuum breaker go to an actual plumbing supply with what you have and explain what you want
your best bet may be to replace the angle stop with a Tee and then connect the two devices you want - toilet and sprayer with two new stops
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hj (AZ)
I would be interested in seeing the actual bidet head, because that looks like a hand held shower hose. Most retrofit bidets come the 3/8" tee and vacuum breaker for attachment of the hose.
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bernabeu (SC)
you are correct, as usual
but
the proper 'stuff' would actually cost $$$$
and require thought
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Author:
yakovs55 (PA)
here is the handheld bidet:
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Author:
yakovs55 (PA)
It is actually is women's request, many people are using it.
Cold water is not an issue at all.
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yakovs55 (PA)
bernabeu, it is actually connected exactly as you described: one Tee and two Stops.
The toilet is connected via the standard flex line, but I really would like to avoid using a flex lone to connect the shower. What are the names of those adapters you are showing in the picture?
I'd like to buy them online if possible
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bernabeu (SC)
remove one stop
hard pipe it up externally with an actual valve
vacuum breaker after valve
all polished chrome brass incl. valve and vacuum breaker
hire a plumber if you want it done well
ps. if it DOES NOT look BEAUTIFUL it was done wrong, just IMO
pic. shows in the wall piping - external piping will not look so good unless polished chrome / stainless steel INCLUDING the split ring hangers
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Wheelchair (IL)
Cold Waters on the Perineal Area could be shocking. Of course much depends on the temperature of your cold waters as it exist the hand held wand. GOOD MORNING WORLD !
Best Wishes
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vic (CA)
It's not "our thing" for millions in our Western culture however recognize that our world has over 7,100 million people and many millions throughout our planet use cold water bidets on a daily basis.
While I was in Turkey I experienced a number of cold bidet sprays.
No, not something I enjoyed however possibly if I had grown up with it as a child I might see it as totally "normal" and certainly more sanitary than using thin toilet paper (using hands to wipe?).
While in Barcelona I experience a fun public wiping:
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