SAMODRA Toilet Bidet Ultra Slim Unit $43.10 Delivered (Must Use AUD) @ SAMODRA Store AliExpress

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Feel the Arctic splash* on your sensitive spot(s) after a dump this winter with this bidet unit.

Humour aside, I have a proper bidet system (heated seat, hot water, preset program, remote control) and have never looked back, so this may be a good chance to see if a bidet unit is for you.

$43.10 Delivered (with the $6 off Winter Mega Sale for every $45 spent).

Select the 1/2 inch option; as it should be compatible with most cisterns.

Please note, this unit has no Watermark Certificate. I would suggest that you add a backflow prevention device at the Tee.

*Connects to cold water.

Enjoy!

Please take note of the legality of buying (legal) and installing (legal to rain water tank, illegal to drinking water supply) bidets without WaterMark. Adding a backflow prevention device as suggested DOES NOT MAKE IT LEGAL to install — Mod

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  AAN on 14/06/2023 - 21:19

  +4

  $39.99 at Amazon with 3$ coupon
  https://www.amazon.com.au/SAMODRA-Attachment-Ultra-Slim-Non-…

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  Cheapsize on 14/06/2023 - 21:35

  -5

  As mod says you need to get a plumber to legally install and make sure it's the appliance is watermark approved on the box.

  Unless you like the taste of poo in your water and want to get sick do the above.

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    CptnObvious on 14/06/2023 - 21:37

    "Unless you like the taste of poo in your water"

    I don't understand how these work. They can be used in either orifice?

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    Musiclover on 14/06/2023 - 21:39

    +11

    There is an option for the ultra paranoid https://www.bunnings.com.au/kinetic-chrome-backflow-prevente…

    For normal people: think of the physics of it: the water comes out under great pressure out of the jet. There is no way for it to return into the stream. Much bigger chance for the poops to reenter the stream if you wash a poopy baby under normal tap (still practically impossible).

    I would not cover other ways (which are real and likely) involving bathroom or bedroom, not the subject of today's lesson, kids.

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      bbqandbargains on 14/06/2023 - 22:03

      -2

      Not true at all. Air pressure from other taps and water outlets can cause backflow and contaminate yours and your neighbours pipes. Definitely not something to mess with, we have standards for a reason.

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        Indomietable on 14/06/2023 - 22:34

        -2

        Our standards in some ways contribute to us having weak immune system and become the allergy capital of the world.

        Our standard is so high that it creates demand for good poo. You litteraly can sell your poop for someone else to digest (with some processing)

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          bbqandbargains on 15/06/2023 - 06:46

          +1

          @Indomietable: If you think our standards in this case are stopping us from being immune to poopy bacteria, then I'm done here

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            Indomietable on 15/06/2023 - 19:01

            @bbqandbargains: It's called hygiene hypothesis. Go look it up.

            Our immune system in general is weaker compared to people in the 3rd world countries. Lots of us get Bali belly just because we brush our teeth with hotel tap water while in Bali. Allergy and auto immune diseases is very low in Bali.

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        Musiclover on 14/06/2023 - 22:44

        +12

        I am all for standards. What I do not understand is what kind of magic a plumber employs to make a dangerous product safe and what prevents me from operating a nut and a wrench if I wanted to. The only thing they can potentially add is the backflow valve (link above).
        As for operating other taps etc you clearly do not understand how this bidet works. I remember 30-40 years ago there were bidets that looked like a sink, where water was flowing very gently. The legislation might refer to those ones. The subject one however, works like that: you press the button and the jet opens under pressure. Then it shoots water with great pressure on an angle from a big distance. As soon as you release the button the jet stops and closes. Your fecal matter can not possibly land back on the jet, but even if it would land on the surface of it, it can not travel in whilst the water shoots out under great pressure, and when it's not, the jet is closed. I suggest not to blindly follow the instructions but just to try to understand the risks and how they can potnetially work.

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          bbqandbargains on 15/06/2023 - 06:50

          -1

          @Musiclover: Yes the backflow valve is essentially what solves this, but you are simply incorrect in the second half of your comment.

          Fecal matter is not what gets sucked back up the bidet, it's microorganisms invisible to the naked eye that do. It doesn't take much for them to colonize in your pipes and contaminate your house's plumbing. The fact that you're ignorant to this and the sickness it can cause reassures me that we need these standards.

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            Hasbulla on 15/06/2023 - 08:55

            +1

            @bbqandbargains: this is literally why the lines are chlorinated from the reservoirs: Preventing colonization.
            Never heard of this scenario you are presenting ever happening.

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            Musiclover on 15/06/2023 - 09:23

            +1

            @bbqandbargains: Could you provide some references describing such scenario? (Bacteria colonizing water pipes)
            I heard of legionellae (needs warm water) and other bacteria living in stagnant waters (swamps, lakes). But have not heard of bacteria (colon bacteria in this case) living in water pipes with running water. The conditions in colon and in cold running water would be cardinally different. But if you provide links and proof…

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        SonOfATightASS on 14/06/2023 - 22:59

        In reality wouldn't the most likely potentiality for backflow be from a clogged toilet where sewer water builds up to the jet nozzle? Even with that occurring, the water at the nozzle is under pressure whereas the water in the toilet is not. Backflow can only happen if the reverse is true for pressure.
        *Just my unqualified opinion.

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    sator on 14/06/2023 - 22:13

    +7

    Someone is affiliated with the plumbing industry

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  Musiclover on 14/06/2023 - 21:36

  Historic low (or close) on Samodra Ultra slim was $30.79 (I bought extra one today).

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  cd et be on 14/06/2023 - 21:52

  Hey I am actually travelling in Japan and have been wondering how hard it’d be to get a toilet like the ones that seem standard here when back in Au (on ‘to do’ list to research when I am back). It sounds like you have one- but maybe for some time. Interested if anyone has any advice based on recent experience. Thanks

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    ATangk on 14/06/2023 - 22:09

    +1

    I literally bought one in one of the big department stores and brought it back as a whole checked luggage. Just make sure you're shopping in the 220V 'overseas department' and be willing to swallow the tourist tax of 2-3x the local supply costs.

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      Yukari Yakumo on 14/06/2023 - 23:16

      I considered doing this, but ultimately opted not to. The 220V variants sold at Yodobashi and at Bic Camera are between 200% to 280% the price of the equivalent 100V bidets, and often have less (or worse) features. Those variants are literally there to entice Chinese tourists looking for duty-free souvenirs to take home. Why would I pay more money for a worse bidet?

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        ATangk on 14/06/2023 - 23:24

        Yeah thats exactly what I was thinking, but back when I bought it, bidets had not taken off yet. Couldnt get one even off of banggood/aliexpress.

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    Yukari Yakumo on 14/06/2023 - 23:14

    +4

    Oh boy, I'm so glad you asked. I purchased the Toto Washlet TCF8WW88 (which was their ultimate top prosumer model) from Bic Camera in Shinjuku, which should have retailed for ¥118,460 (AU$1,246), however not only was I able to get it tax-free by showing my Australian passport, but they also had an ongoing promotion where you'd get an additional 5% off if you paid by a foreign Visa or Mastercard credit/debit card as well, so my final price was ¥102,306 (AU$1,076).

    This model uses an antibacterial UV light to sterilise your toilet bowl, pre-mists the toilet bowl when it detects you entering the room (which makes the toilet bowl slippery, preventing brown skidmarks), has a seat warmer, and automatic lid opening/closing when it detects you arriving.

    First, you'll need a 240V to 110V step-down transformer that supports the wattage of the bidet. Officially on the product spec sheet, the TCF8WW88 has a peak energy consumption of 1277 watts, so you need to purchase a step-down transformer that has at least that, plus maybe around 20% on top of that just in case there's any inefficiency (in theory, a quality transformer only has a power loss of 1% to 2%, but do you really want to make that gamble?) Also, officially on paper, the Toto Washlets take 100V (and not 110V); 240V to 100V transformers simply do not exist anywhere on the marketplace. Some online commentators suggest connecting a 240V to 110V step-down transformer to a second 110V to 100V step-down transformer to prolong the operating life of the bidet, however personally I think this is unnecessary; in reality, these devices are made with a safe operating range, and I haven't run into any issues powering my bidet using 110V instead of 100V. In theory, most heating elements in the bidet very likely run on DC anyway, which leaves the lid motor as the only potential component running on AC.

    Next, you'll need to worry about earthing the device. Unlike Australia, where our power plugs have a dedicated earth pin, Japan likes to do this unusual thing where the plugs have two pins, but any appliance that needs to be earthed has a separate earth wire that comes out, and needs to be screwed to your house's earth wire using a screwdriver. I would strongly recommend against not earthing a bidet, since we're playing with water, electricity, and human butts at the same time. I got around this by purchasing a Clipsal ESD earth plug (which is normally used to provide an earth connection to a wriststrap for when you're working on electrical appliances) and screwing the bidet's earth wire to the screw attached to the earth plug, and this plug simply goes into a standard Australian wall socket.

    Mounting the bidet to the toilet works just like any other 220V-240V bidet found on OzBargain. Connecting the water hose works just like any other bidet found on OzBargain. The control panel you'll need to mount somewhere on your wall, in an area within reach for someone sitting down on a porcelain throne.

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    Cheapsize on 15/06/2023 - 00:39

    I've been to Japan 3 times and I came to a frustrating realisation that in my opinion it's kind of not worth the BS to import. Here's why:

    Lugging the thing on the plane.
    Making sure it fits your toilet seat shape and size.

    The 399 Bunnings evercare seat is similar if not the same as the equivalent price Toto.

    Then there's the 110 voltage and needs to meet Australian standards to be installed by a plumber here.

    Unless you want a self closing/opening sound playing seat. We are getting close to Japan features on that 399 price point. I give you this example.

    From Labi - Denki
    https://www.yamada-denkiweb.com/1392228027/?q=TOTO

    You get to the "Australian model" Toto and we are talking 1.3k at Harvey Norman. With the basic feature set of the 399 evercare https://www.bunnings.com.au/evekare-smart-bidet-toilet-seat-…

    Obviously that's sort of unreasonable to pay 1.3k at Harvey Norman for a Toto that does the same as a 399 Bunnings seat.

    Then people don't realise parts like replacement sprayers and filters need to be available. The filter needs to be changed every 3 months.

    That's why I recommend buying a local model at a reasonable price point