Fitting a 'bum gun' bidet hose

Discussion in 'Plumbers' Talk' started by SeanyK, Sep 14, 2018.

  1. SeanyK

    SeanyK Member

    Hey folks, got myself one of these having used them on holiday, brilliant things they are...

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B074X1Y7FN/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    I wanted to mount it to the right hand side of the toilet, there is an MDF enclosure (see photos).

    In the pack, there is a 't-valve' which also has a turnable isolation, which, apparently, when not in use, you are supposed to have that turned off, so, you would need that somewhere easily accessible.

    My ideal install idea, would be to have the valve mounted on the side of the MDF enclosure next to the holder with the 'bum gun' in, however, as you can see in the photographs, the cistern fill point will not be close enough to do that, without me somehow moving it closer to the mdf part.

    I was just wondering the best way of doing this, would it be feasible to use a different 'tee' piece off the cistern to the one supplied, and have that run to a hose outside of the mdf enclosure? If so, any recommendations on parts from Screwfix?


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    PS> Ignore the 'blue' cable from the flusher, I never fitted this toilet originally :D
     
  2. kiaora

    kiaora Guest

    Hi
    If you have mains water supply, it’s against the water regs io install it.

    There is a high risk of contamination to the water supply

    Regards
    Peter
     
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  3. SeanyK

    SeanyK Member

    Really? They are all over the place for sale, would the backflow protection not solve that issue??
     
  4. RolandK

    RolandK Screwfix Select

    Am I missing something? Don't these connect to the outlet of a mixer like a shower hose?
     
  5. DIYDave.

    DIYDave. Screwfix Select

    Never seen one myself but looks like no fixings on actual valve itself to
    mount onto cistern housing

    So you need rigid copper pipe to enter and exit valve I guess to hold it in place

    Needs to be neat as connections are gonna be outside of cistern housing, along with valve

    Pretty much anything in plumbing can be connected either with copper, placky or flexi pipe and compatable connections

    Just needs a little planning as it’s all gonna be on show

    But once it’s all working, wow, what a great feeling. You can’t beat a nice shiny ring :)
     
  6. RolandK

    RolandK Screwfix Select

    I don't see that they can connect direct to the mains. Cold water at mains pressure would cerainly wake you up in the morning! I'm going to stick my toilet brush with a squirt of Cif bathoom cleaner.
     
  7. kiaora

    kiaora Guest

    A hose union or other tap to which a spray or jet may be attached at the outlet, and which may be located adjacent to ordinary WCs or squatting toilets, is a fluid category 5 risk, in that the tap outlet could be contaminated directly with urine or other matter and, if a hose is provided, the spray or jet could be deposited in the WC. Taps for this purpose must not be supplied with water from a supply pipe, but can be supplied from an independent distributing pipe providing that the highest part of the zone of the backflow risk is not less than 300mm below any cistern serving the tap (see Diagram R15.12.2)


    Category 5 , to be tank fed.
     
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  8. just pumps

    just pumps Screwfix Select

    Thought it was a separate tank. (?)
     
  9. I would be repairing the dodgy connection to the cistern and redoing it.There is too much strain being put on the ball valve tail, pushing it upwards with pipe and connectors being too long.
     
  10. SeanyK

    SeanyK Member

    I can repair that connection when I do this job so do both at the same time which will be good :) I have copper pipe already, so could just get some brass olives and the nuts to fasten.

    Just trying to see how I can get it all connected properly and correctly... Almost like I need a 3 way check valve!
     
  11. Isitreally

    Isitreally Super Member

  12. The Teach

    The Teach Screwfix Select

  13. HarDeBloodyHarHar

    HarDeBloodyHarHar Active Member

    No advice from chippie on the 'bumgun' then?
     
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  14. sospan

    sospan Screwfix Select

    Surprised the thread has lasted this long :rolleyes:
     
  15. SeanyK

    SeanyK Member

    Just a question, I have abandoned the idea of the hose one, however, does this also need the same regulations as a category 5 fluid risk?

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/YEGU-Attac...204011&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=bidet+seat&psc=1

    This is one that goes under the seat, not having a hose attachment or anything like that, so would this simply be a case of plug into the water fill of the cistern, tee off it and off you go ?

    (they look a bit ugly to be fair but if it gets the job done...)
     
  16. just pumps

    just pumps Screwfix Select

    Saw one these a couple of weeks ago, it was tee'd of the supply to the cistern as you say. I'll take a guess and say it's ok.
     
  17. Magicspark

    Magicspark Active Member

    Looks unhygienic.
     
  18. The Teach

    The Teach Screwfix Select

    SeanyK,that supply's a warm wash experience.Seen in advertising for other similar units that it is piles better or better for your piles,cant remember.

    Still needs to be fitted by a registered plumber but its your call :p
     
  19. SeanyK

    SeanyK Member

  20. just pumps

    just pumps Screwfix Select

    Why the registered plumber Teach?
     

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