Aug 01, 2022
Japan has captured the world’s fascination, from its eclectic culture to its state-of-the-art technology. Some may say that this country is already living in the distant future, and you can quite see it across the archipelago, even in the things we take for granted in our homes. One of them is their fully-automated toilet bowl, with its built-in bidets and customizable flush system. This toilet’s popularity and appeal have been growing recently, with homeowners from the US to even the Philippines installing these toilets in bathrooms. But, if the steep price tags and complicated mechanisms intimidate you, perhaps we can help you change your mind. For today’s article, we will discuss how one functions and the few ways you can benefit from having your own Japanese water closet.
In contrast to your regular home toilets, Japanese water closets drive themselves with the latest technology, making them a consummate item for sanitation.
Perhaps its most favored feature is its built-in washing spray or bidet. Not all bathrooms and powder rooms have toilets with equipped bidets, and those that do are attached to have a few drawbacks. The bidet’s simplicity only allows the user to turn it on and off. The strength of the spraying will depend on your home plumbing system’s overall water pressure. With a Japanese toilet, not only is one attached, but you can also control the power, direction, and even the duration of the spray.
Some models also come with heated seating. Japan has a temperate climate; therefore, the country would experience cold winters that would make sitting on the toilet chillingly uncomfortable. A warm toilet seat will ensure that the cold will never bother you when you have to answer the call of nature.
Lastly, Japanese toilets also have a self-cleaning feature. Instead of spending hours of your time, tons of water for washing, and pennies on cleaning items, a Japanese toilet helps do the job! Unlike your regular toilet bowls, the Japanese types possess a unique coating that prevents bacteria from collecting and growing in the bowl. In some models, they would spray a liquid formula to disinfect the insides of the toilet.
If these three exceptional qualities alone have convinced you to have one as your own, imagine what other features you can discover.
Now that you have bought one for yourself, you are probably wondering how you would install it in your bathroom. Well, that would depend on the type of automated water closet you have bought in-store.
While some hardware stores have whole automated toilets available, including the Kohler Eir Intelligent Water Closet at AllHome, we will focus our discussion on the toilet seat type, such as this SHUSHU Toilet Seat, as it is perhaps the cheapest to purchase, as well as the easiest to find and install.
As this seat runs on electrical power, you must first find an outlet to plug it in. Not all bathrooms have a plug outlet inside, and often, some would opt to use extension cords to power their Japanese toilet seat. Electricians do not recommend this, as the risk of short-circuiting is high, so it is best to ask for assistance to add one closest to your toilet while still far from harm’s way.
Afterward, you must connect the toilet seat’s bidet to your home’s water supply. Firstly, turn off your plumbing system in your bathroom to safely remove the pipe connected to the tank. Find the oval-shaped valve behind the toilet attached to the wall; turn it counterclockwise to shut off the water, and flush the toilet to ensure the system is turned off. Carefully detach the pipe or tube, and prepare a bowl or tub to catch any excess water.
Remove the existing seat using a flat-head screwdriver, and replace it with your newly acquired automated one. Connect the two openings of the hose to the toilet and the water supply. Turn on the water to check for any leakage. Plug it in the outlet, and you’re all set!
We have laid down the steps to take on the installation, but if you find the procedure tedious, perhaps we can try to help you make a decision by listing down the varying pros and cons of owning a Japanese toilet. No hardware is perfect, but choosing one for your home starts in finding one whose advantages outweigh the disadvantages, and an automated toilet does fit the bill.
For one, Japanese toilets, as previously mentioned, are highly versatile in their task thanks to their customizable optioned. Users can wash their posteriors as well as women’s private parts. You can control the strength and duration of the bidet’s spraying for a more comfortable and efficient wash.
Because of its automated qualities, the Japanese water closet is very compatible for people with physical disabilities. Rather than asking for personal asistance, an automated water closet will do the job for them. All it takes is a push of a button, and they’re all set.
Lastly, and especially during these times, it has excellent water and energy efficiency. In our previous article on the different types of flush mechanisms, we have discussed how an ideal toilet would be one that can effectively flush down waste without using excess water from the tank. For a whole automated toilet to flush, it utilizes about three to four liters, less than the five liters an average toilet uses.
Then, we come to some drawbacks you might have to consider. One is the cost. Japanese water closest are a new and complex hardware item and are not easy to come by in most home stores in the country. Those that do have such toilets in-store would typically have a selling price of about six digits! In addition, one must remember that these toilets have to be powered with electricity, so you may not be able to utilize it when a blackout occurs in your neighborhood.
We have given you all the details you need to know when acquiring a Japanese water closet for your bathrooms and powder rooms! If all that has peaked your interest, then come to AllHome where we sell toilets and other home-related items made just for you! Visit your nearest brach or visit www.allhome.com.ph to shop online!
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