How do you wire for a hardwired bidet?

[marmathsen]

I'm looking at the install instructions for a hardwired TOTO Washlet. It's very specific in the install instructions that it should be wired with a flexible cord. And yet 400.12 prohibits installing that type of cord in or through a wall. So, if I'm following the letter of the code, I'm not sure how I can follow the install instructions (and vise verse).

Thoughts?

https://www.totousa.com/filemanager...onManual/D07600_RX_SX_Installation_-Guide.pdf

 

[rjniles]

The instructions don't say it must be hardwired. Install an appliance cord and plug into a GFCI protected receptacle.

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[Chamuit]

The instructions show the cord coming in behind the bidet. Have you tried the customer service/technical support people?

 

[hbiss]

The instructions show the cord coming in behind the bidet. Have you tried the customer service/technical support people?

It's Japanese.

Instructions are very confusing. And, after looking at the whole thing I realized something seems to be missing. Where the heck does the water drain to?

-Hal

 

[tthh]

This may not be the exact model, but here's an install video. Shows an outlet behind the unit and a cord.

 

[LarryFine]

You could install an old-work box supplied by NM, and pass the cord through a drilled blank plate.

 

[Chamuit]

You could install an old-work box supplied by NM, and pass the cord through a drilled blank plate.

Page 4 shows what Larry mentions basically.

 

[LarryFine]

I use these plates with power cords to feed power from an A/V surge strip to wall-mounted TVs. I use two old-work boxes with 14-2 between them.

This costs less than using an inlet. I cut the cords from cheap power strips, which cost less than just a cord and plug, and are easy to find in white.

A simple overhand knot secures the cord to the plate, and wirenuts connect the cord's wires to the NM conductors. Feed the bidet the same way.

 

[Besoeker3]

We have a bidet in our upstairs bathroom. There is no power chords - it is just plumbing for cold water and hot water.

 

[grich]

We have a bidet in our upstairs bathroom. There is no power chords - it is just plumbing for cold water and hot water.

In other words, nice and simple. The OP's bidet has a remote control. That just seems like trouble to me...especially if a cantankerous spouse snuck off with the remote and started activating bidet features when you weren't expecting it.

 

[Besoeker3]

In other words, nice and simple. The OP's bidet has a remote control. That just seems like trouble to me...especially if a cantankerous spouse snuck off with the remote and started activating bidet features when you weren't expecting it.

Now there's a thought..............

 

[LarryFine]

 

[GeorgeB]

We have a bidet in our upstairs bathroom. There is no power chords - it is just plumbing for cold water and hot water.

How long does it take for hot water to reach the bidet? Is there an individual water heater for the bathroom? I know people in the USA with circulating systems for the hot, but energy conscious UK likely wouldn't use such, do you?

 

[Besoeker3]

How long does it take for hot water to reach the bidet? Is there an individual water heater for the bathroom? I know people in the USA with circulating systems for the hot, but energy conscious UK likely wouldn't use such, do you?

The bidet, the shower, and the bath tub all heat up more or less instantly. The kitchen sink and the down stairs loo take a little longer but more than about a minute or so.