Why America Is Losing the Toilet Race

Re:Why America Is Losing the Toilet Race by thirtyseven on Tuesday March 24, 2020 @01:09AM (#22672148)

I think a big obstacle to adoption here is that most US bathrooms don't have an electric outlet in the right place for a Washlet. Now the already expensive toilet needs electrical work too, which may not even be possible if you're a renter.

If I ever own a place I'm definitely getting one though.

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Re:Why America Is Losing the Toilet Race by remmargorp64 on Tuesday March 24, 2020 @04:48AM (#22673127)

I rent an apartment, and I just ran a 25 foot white-colored extension cord around my bathroom wall along the top of the floorboard molding, with the cord tacked in place with coax cable clips. It then plugs into my GDFI outlet on the other side of the restroom. It looks tidy enough, and it gets the job done!

It has a heated water tank, heated seat (although I never use it), a blow dryer, and a night light.

I haven't needed to use a single square of toilet paper ever since I got my bidet. No regrets!

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Re:Why America Is Losing the Toilet Race by 6t6t6t6 on Tuesday March 24, 2020 @05:37AM (#22673304)

> heated seat (although I never use it)

Really? After living for some years in Japan, I feel almost traumatized when I go to Europe in winter and I have to sit in a cold toilet.

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Re:Why America Is Losing the Toilet Race by bryanlarsen on Tuesday March 24, 2020 @06:53AM (#22673720)

Many bathrooms will have a light switch nearby though. Replace it with one of these: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Leviton-15-Amp-125-Volt-Combo-Se...

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Re:Why America Is Losing the Toilet Race by dariusj18 on Tuesday March 24, 2020 @09:11AM (#22674535)

This is the reason I have only bought the bidet attachments. One day, I will run power to my toilet area and start with a bidet seat, then eventually I will get the full toilet.

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Re:Why America Is Losing the Toilet Race by SpicyLemonZest on Tuesday March 24, 2020 @01:37AM (#22672281)

Yeah, I'm in the same position.

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