Medium setting is the sweet spot for me, too. I’ve worked on a few installs where people wanted “maximum cleaning power” and honestly, I think it’s overkill. You don’t need to blast the paint off the bowl to get clean, you know? Those turbo buttons are wild—I tried one at a client’s place and nearly shot myself off the seat. Not sure who actually uses that setting on purpose.
About the fittings, yeah, those plastic nuts always make me nervous. They’re supposed to be hand-tightened but sometimes it feels like if you go even a quarter turn too far, you’ll crack them or strip the threads. I’ve seen more than one slow leak turn into a full-on drip just because someone thought “a little tighter can’t hurt.” It’s always better to check for leaks after a day or two instead of cranking down right away.
I’m curious—do you guys use any kind of thread sealant or plumber’s tape on those connections? Some manufacturers say not to, but I’ve found a little Teflon tape can save you from headaches later. Or do you just trust the washers and hope for the best?
Medium is where it’s at for me too. Those “turbo” settings are just asking for trouble—
—same here, nearly lost my balance once. As for the fittings, I’m always torn about Teflon tape. Sometimes it seems to help, but I’ve had a couple of installs where the washer alone did the trick and tape actually made it harder to get a good seal. Guess it depends on the brand? I usually check for leaks after a day or two, just in case.I tried one at a client’s place and nearly shot myself off the seat.
I’m gonna push back a bit on the Teflon tape thing—honestly, I use it every single time, regardless of the washer. Maybe it’s just habit from too many leaky apartments, but I’ve found it saves me headaches down the line. Only trick is not to overdo it or you’ll never get the threads to bite. And yeah, those turbo settings... unless you’re looking for a surprise wake-up call, medium is plenty.
I get where you’re coming from with the Teflon tape—old rentals taught me to double-check every seal too. But I’ve actually started skipping it on some newer bidet installs, especially if the washer’s in good shape and the threads are clean. Less waste, and honestly, I haven’t had leaks (yet). Maybe I’m tempting fate, but it feels a bit more eco-friendly.
On the spray strength, I’m with you: medium is the sweet spot. Turbo mode just seems... unnecessary unless you’re trying to pressure wash grout. I do wonder, though—has anyone noticed a difference in water usage between settings? I’ve been trying to track my water bill since switching to a bidet, but it’s tough to tell if the higher pressure actually uses more water or just feels like it does. Anyone ever measured that out?
I’ve had similar thoughts about skipping the Teflon tape, especially on newer units where the washers seem to do the job just fine. But I’ll admit, after a few surprise leaks in older places, I still get a little twitchy and end up using it “just in case.” Old habits die hard, I guess.
On the water usage front, I actually tried timing a few flushes with different spray strengths at one of my properties—nothing too scientific, just a stopwatch and a measuring cup. Didn’t notice much difference in total volume between medium and high pressure, but the higher setting definitely blasted through the water faster. It felt like more water was being used, but when I measured it out, it was pretty close. Maybe it’s just the sensation that makes turbo mode seem wasteful?
Curious if anyone’s run into tenants who crank up the pressure and end up with issues—either leaks or complaints about water usage. I’ve had one or two folks who thought “max” was standard, and it led to some interesting maintenance calls...
