I have been exposed to bidets over the years when traveling abroad. They were the old school type, as in a hot and cold faucet with a fountain you hovered over. Honestly, it seemed to be more trouble than they were worth. Then…..I was scheduled for a lumbar fusion surgery. My retired doctor brother-in-law had the same surgery, which went well and fixed his issues….except for one thing. He now has a problem twisting around on throne after doing his business. Fearing being stuck in the same precarious position I was determined to not have to do contort myself after my “morning constitutional”. After doing copious research, I found my answer in the Alpha Bidet.
The unit itself is easy to install using the included instructions. I got it done in 15 minutes. After charging the water line to make sure there were no leaks, I plugged it in and fired it up. I do not have an electrical outlet right next to the toilet, so I ran an extension cord from the GFCI outlet next to my sink. The bidet itself requires a minimum 15 amp circuit. I made sure to get a beefy grounded 15 amp cord Amazon was kind enough to tell me other customers bought when purchasing the bidet. I installed cable channeling to hide the cord running down the wall, then attached the cord to the underside of my bathroom cabinet. It looks decent, but I will likely install a plug next to the toilet later.
Anyhoo….on to what it is like to use our new “throne”. First off, it has a heated seat…something we greatly appreciate here in the damp and chilly PacNW. As your tushy contacts the toasty seat, the bidet begins to circulate water. I assume it is filling a reservoir to heat its contents. The noise will cease as you do your business. The next step is to activate the wash cycle. I will stick to the “rear wash” cycle in this review.
The remote has a wash and dry preset. I found that to be unbearably long, so I control the was and dry myself using the separate buttons. One push of the rear wash button produces a stationary stream. You can move that stream using a forward/rear button. It works pretty good, but a second push of the rear wash button is “money”. The water stream begins to move forward and back in a “scrubbing” motion. The forward/rear button will allow you to adjust the stream to wherever you want it, allowing you to clean a larger area. The first couple of times I used the bidet I flushed prior to using it so I could see what it was washing off of my bum. Without getting too descriptive, it definitely does a good job of power washing. BTW….Water temp is adjustable to your personal preferences.
After you turn off the wash function, hit the air dry. I found it works pretty well, but you will likely want to use a square of toilet paper to finish the drying cycle. When you do this you see how well this unit works. You will see that one square of TP was only needed for drying, because after wiping there is no “residue” on the paper. I am expecting our huge supply of Costco TP to last forever and I am not sure what I am going to do with all our flushable wipes! Really, all this thing is missing is a fragrance dispenser to freshen the room as you leave.
We simply love the Alpha Bidet. It is a great all around experience for you derrière, it will cut your TP/Wipe use by 80% and it will likely help you avoid plumbing issues. I have a friend who owns a Roto Rooter franchise and he says he LOVES flushable wipes because they do in fact cause plumbing problems.
Give your hind end a treat….buy yourself an Alpha Bidet.
| Color | White |
|---|---|
| Brand | ALPHA BIDET |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Style | JX |
| Shape | Oval |
| Product Dimensions | 20.8"L x 15.1"W |
| Item Weight | 10.9 Pounds |
| Operation Mode | Automatic |
| Manufacturer | ALPHA BIDET |
| Part Number | JX-EW |
| Item Weight | 10.9 pounds |
| Country of Origin | Korea, Republic of |
| Item model number | JX-EW |
| Batteries | 1 AA batteries required. (included) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | Elongated |
| Pattern | Toilet Seat |
| Voltage | 110 Volts |
| Wattage | 1460 watts |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Included Components | Remote Control, Mounting Hardware |
| Batteries Included? | Yes |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | 3 year manufacturer's warranty serviced by Alpha Bidet covering 100% of parts and labor costs from the date of purchase |
