Medium setting seems to keep everyone happy and the hardware lasts way longer. Not worth maxing it out, honestly.
- Totally get this. Cranking up the pressure just feels like asking for trouble—either with the plumbing or, let’s be honest, a surprise you didn’t sign up for.
- I did a “full blast” test when I first installed mine... nearly took the finish off the bowl (and almost my pride). Learned my lesson quick.
- Medium is the sweet spot for me too. Enough oomph to do the job, but not so much that you’re worried about leaks or loose valves down the line.
- Also, I noticed the higher settings seem to wear out washers and seals faster. Replacing those every few months gets old real fast.
- If anyone’s going for longevity, stick with medium. Your fittings—and your backside—will thank you.
Honestly, unless you’re pressure-washing barnacles, there’s just no need to max it out.
Medium’s where I landed too, after a few “learning moments.” I tried high once and it was like a pressure washer—definitely not what I was going for. If you’re trying to save money on repairs and replacements, keeping it at medium just makes sense. Less stress on the parts, less chance of leaks, and you’re not burning through washers every few months. Plus, it’s just more comfortable. No need to go overboard unless you’re cleaning grout or something...
Ever notice any difference in how long the seals or hoses last depending on spray strength? I’ve seen some setups where folks crank it up and end up with leaks way sooner than expected. Wonder if water pressure at the main makes a difference too...
I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, I haven’t noticed a huge difference in how long the hoses or seals last just based on spray strength alone. Here’s what I’ve picked up from tinkering and being cheap about replacements:
- If your main water pressure is already high, yeah, cranking up the bidet just adds more stress. But if your house pressure is moderate, I don’t think maxing out the spray makes a massive difference.
- Most leaks I’ve seen were from not tightening connections enough or using cheap hoses. Sometimes it’s just bad luck with a dud part.
- I run my sprayer pretty strong (not firehose level, but not gentle either) and my setup’s been fine for over two years. No leaks yet... knock on wood.
- If you’re worried, maybe throw in a pressure regulator at the main? Those aren’t too pricey and could help everything last longer.
I get wanting to baby the parts to save cash, but I wouldn’t stress too much unless your water pressure is already off the charts. Sometimes stuff just wears out no matter what you do.
Sometimes stuff just wears out no matter what you do.
I’ve wondered about this too. I keep my bidet spray on the lower side, mostly because I’m paranoid about leaks and don’t want to risk it. But yeah, like you said, most issues seem to come from bad connections or cheap parts, not the spray strength itself. Might look into a pressure regulator just for peace of mind though.
