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Ok, I will admit that I was somewhat skeptical when my better half asked me to install a bidet toilet seat in our master bath. We did some shopping around and picked this one because of American Standards great reputation and the reviews were positive. Well, it’s in and fully operational and it’s much better that what I had expected. The assembly came very well packaged in less than a week after ordering. The installation instructions were clear and easy to follow. Be advised that this bidet req... Read More

Ok, I will admit that I was somewhat skeptical when my better half asked me to install a bidet toilet seat in our master bath. We did some shopping around and picked this one because of American Standards great reputation and the reviews were positive. Well, it’s in and fully operational and it’s much better that what I had expected. The assembly came very well packaged in less than a week after ordering. The installation instructions were clear and easy to follow. Be advised that this bidet requires grounded 110 vac to do its wonders. I was able to install a grounded receptacle hidden behind the toilet. It also requires a water line (included) that connects to your existing toilet supply line. During the installation, I replaced my old toilet supply line with a new stainless braided line from Home Depot. Ok, so now the FEATURES: great seat warmer (adjustable), you can adjust the spray strength and positions (front and rear), it has a water temperature adjustment, slow close lid, and a massage! The only thing I have a small problem with is that even though it is for a elongated bowl, the seat opening is smaller due to the workings of the seat. But it is very comfortable. This product is great and highly recommended.  Read Less

Once installed , this bidet is a nice bathroom upgrade. The manual, while clearly written was daunting in size. I used the services of both an electrician and a plumber to get it installed. Although there was an outlet in the right place it had to be upgraded to a GFCI which essentially protects you against shock. No great big surprise I guess. Water and electricity can be a problematic match. As I would rather be safe than sorry I opted not to install myself. Once installe... Read More

Once installed , this bidet is a nice bathroom upgrade. The manual, while clearly written was daunting in size. I used the services of both an electrician and a plumber to get it installed. Although there was an outlet in the right place it had to be upgraded to a GFCI which essentially protects you against shock. No great big surprise I guess. Water and electricity can be a problematic match. As I would rather be safe than sorry I opted not to install myself. Once installed, this is a nice upgrade. The heated seat is terrific especially when it is chilly. The warm water is freshening and the experience is pleasant. The controls are simple to use especially once your become familiar with them. (A remote would be easier.) The cleaning mechanism works efficiently and effectively which was an aspect of concern for me The slow close cover is a plus.. If you are looking for a better than basic bidet, this is worth consideration. So far it has performed without issue and is probably more environmentally friendly. Be prepared for the outlet upgrade though. Read Less

With bidets becoming so popular in the United States, it makes sense for American Standard to offer a selection for sale at common hardware stores. The Japanese brand that popularized them, Toto, has sunk in quality with their recent offerings and this AC 2.0 model could be a better buy. Two of my favorite features in bidets are the heated seats and deodorizing fans, which are not possible on the cheaper unpowered models. The AC 2.0 has both and they work perfectly. The se... Read More

With bidets becoming so popular in the United States, it makes sense for American Standard to offer a selection for sale at common hardware stores. The Japanese brand that popularized them, Toto, has sunk in quality with their recent offerings and this AC 2.0 model could be a better buy. Two of my favorite features in bidets are the heated seats and deodorizing fans, which are not possible on the cheaper unpowered models. The AC 2.0 has both and they work perfectly. The seat temperature can be adjusted to be just right, making me wish all my seats had this function. The fan turns on when in use and for a while after, with nearly silent operation. Other functions I look for are a misting of the bowl prior to each use to prevent fecal matter from sticking and a drying fan. Unfortunately, the AC 2.0 does not have either. The self-cleaning wands works reliably and the control panel buttons are big and easy to use. The labels are confusing, with the "bidet" being for feminine hygiene. I got a spray in the balls when I pressed that one. The "cleansing" button is for anal use and can be adjusted a bit to hit the right spot, but the main adjustment comes from sitting position. The massage function is pretty lame and doesn't do much. The hot water tank is very small and the water becomes cold quickly. I can't fault the model too much for this, because in-line heaters for unlimited hot water are never available in this price range. An option would be running a hot water line to the bidet, but this would lead to a lot of energy loss due to hot water sitting in the lines, mostly unused for the bidet. For those few who have a small water heater near the toilet, such as under the sink, that would be a good option. Otherwise, just enjoy the warm water while it lasts. In terms of water stream pressure, it seems largely dependent on your water pressure. My water pressure is unfortunately a little low. Like many bidet seats, this one has a chunky rounded plastic design that would look at home in a hospital. Build quality is great, though, with a slow close hinges and thick rubber pads to keep things quiet. Installation was quick and painless. There are so many options for bidet seats that the one I would choose would vary from day to day as prices change. What I can say is that this one is built well and does the job. It holds its own against other options in this price range. Read Less

Having owned a bidet in the past, I have been curious about these new units that just attach by replacing your toilet seat, instead of having to add plumbing for a separate fixture ($$$$) This thing is a great idea and a beautiful addition to my bath area. It has so many features that I cannot cover all of the things I like about it. First, it is sleek and attractive. The side panel that controls the features is attractive and the slow open and close lid is perfect to avoid slamming lids.The hea... Read More

Having owned a bidet in the past, I have been curious about these new units that just attach by replacing your toilet seat, instead of having to add plumbing for a separate fixture ($$$$) This thing is a great idea and a beautiful addition to my bath area. It has so many features that I cannot cover all of the things I like about it. First, it is sleek and attractive. The side panel that controls the features is attractive and the slow open and close lid is perfect to avoid slamming lids.The heated seat and water (with adjustable temp settings) is great and so comfortable. The water pressure is adjustable with three settings (can be changed to 5) and does a thorough job (I'm going to leave that there rather than be too graphic) There is even an air deodorizer that starts when you sit down and continues for a bit after you get up. There are separate controls for regular cleaning and female cleaning. The nozzle can be adjusted for just the right spot(s). The other thing I think is amazing is the massage feature which causes the water to pulse. And there are air and water filters inline and under the seat that can be cleaned and replaced when issues occur from mineral deposits or the air filter becomes ineffective. I can honestly not say enough nice things about this unit. If I had to say anything "bad" it would be that it is time consuming to install and the instructions are a little confusing. My unit leaked until I realized the issue and fixed it. It was an easy fix. I think I am going to love this thing even more over time.  Read Less

Bidet Over the years I had heard of a Bidet but never seen one or knew of anyone that owned one. My curiosity of how they worked and if one was worthy to be purchased rather than a conventional toilet seat finally got the best of me. A Bidet from American Standard who makes a wide variety of quality plumbing products was my choice to try due to having purchased other products of theirs and was satisfied with them. American Standard offers two models of Bidet’s. The one I chose was the Advanced... Read More

Bidet Over the years I had heard of a Bidet but never seen one or knew of anyone that owned one. My curiosity of how they worked and if one was worthy to be purchased rather than a conventional toilet seat finally got the best of me. A Bidet from American Standard who makes a wide variety of quality plumbing products was my choice to try due to having purchased other products of theirs and was satisfied with them. American Standard offers two models of Bidet’s. The one I chose was the Advanced Clean AC 1.0 SpaLet Bidet Seat with Side Panel Operation. The other model available has remote control operation. The Bidet was shipped to my home and I was a bit surprised by the size of the box The box was quite large and heavy duty. When it was opened I found another box inside the large one with packing material to protect the box. Inside the smaller box was the White Bidet surrounded with more packing material. A well thought out container for their product to arrive undamaged. The Bidet was processed over the internet so all I saw was a picture. When I took it out of the box I found the size of the Bidet is not much bigger than a regular toilet seat. The back that mounts onto the tank houses the workings so that is noticeable but not intrusive. I did notice that the hole in the seat looked smaller than normal. We will see if it has an effect on the comfort. Also in the box was an Installation and Users Manual along with a few parts necessary to hook it up. After looking over the manual to get ready to hook it up I found the directions looked straight forward and simple to understand. The accompanying drawings were very clear and labeled appropriately for assisting in understanding what parts went together. If you get a Bidet keep in mind that it requires an electrical outlet. Also check to make sure the distance between the mounting holes in your toilet and any other required dimensions match the Bidet. I have replaced a few toilets and found the mounting holes for a conventional seat have always been a standard distance apart. That may be because I have only had American Standard toilets, yours may be different. As you will read later the importance of correctly measuring your toilet opening. This Bidet has many advantages over a conventional seat. It features a heated seat with temperature control that I think will be a big plus in the winter. A deodorizer that hopefully works better than a curtesy flush. A soft close seat that I feel should be mandatory on any toilet seat. The easy to reach controls on the right side offer all the features available and are labeled in a way that they are not hard to read. It has an adjustable temperature warmer for the seat. The quick remove button on the side allows for cleaning and adjusting the mount for installation. It has a one year warranty. During the installation fortunately I did not run into any major plumbing problems which I think may be a first dealing with plumbing. However if the manual would have mentioned a few tricks I had to figure out on my own could have made installation easier and quicker. A word of warning! When connecting the water line be very careful of attaching the brass nut that goes to the tank. In my case it attached to male plastic threads. If the threads are stripped you will have to replace the tank workings. When attaching, the weight of the line will want to make the fitting become cockeyed. Make sure you hold the line up while screwing it on. Hand tighten and check to make sure it is on it square before using the wrench. Do not over tighten as brass to plastic can strip easily. Tighten just enough to seat the fitting so it does not wobble. Rubber fittings that go into the holes of the toilet that hold the seat down refused to go in. After 10 minutes of trying I thought the holes in the toilet were to small. That was not the case. I put soap on the fitting then aligned it with the hole and then screwed the mounting screw in from the bottom of the toilet only a few threads deep. That allowed me to push the rubber fitting down from the top and pull from the bottom at the same time by using the screw. I twisted both the rubber fitting from the top and the screw a small bit at the same time until it was seated. I then backed out the screw. Once the water line was hooked up I attached the plastic mount that holds the Bidet to the toilet. Then the problems began. The plastic mount was positioned all the way to the tank and when the Bidet was locked into it I noticed that below the front of the seat opening a large amount of the toilet rim was showing. The toilet is an American Standard elongated bowl which means the toilet bowl opening is longer than some. I was confused how I could see the toilet rim under the seat and thought I installed the plastic mount wrong. The manual calls for minimum and maximum requirements for the holes and toilet dimensions. I double checked my toilet dimensions and found it was within the guide lines. So I tinkered with the plastic mount for over an hour, readjusting and remounting the seat thinking I was mounting it wrong. After all that I decided I had better call American Standard and let them know their measurement guide lines in the manual was wrong. I looked over the measurements in the manual one last time and low and behold I had based my measurements on the outside of the rim not the inside as it shows in the manual. The distance from toilet holes to the inside front of the rim was almost 2” short of the required length of the opening. Considering that a Bidet was what I wanted my thoughts went to replacing the toilet with one that would fit the Bidet but my wife shot that down because I had put that one in just a year ago. Although the Bidet did not fit exactly as it needed in order to permanently install it, it did sit on the toilet fine to get a feel of the comfort while sitting on it for a dry test. I was not impressed with the comfort. It appeared to be small and I have a small rear end. My wife mentioned the same thing. I will not comment on her backside. Also it ever so slightly seamed to lean forward. Taller bumpers that are attached to the bottom of the seat when built would eliminate that problem. Over time one may get used to the feel. The workings of the Bidet was not tested as I felt doing so I would not feel right returning it due to my mistake in measurement. The quality of build appears to be very good and I would bet that the inner workings match. My oversight will not deter me from getting a Bidet at some point now that I have seen the benefits they offer. I just have to wait for when my toilet needs to be replaced and make sure it will fit a Bidet.  Read Less