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Looking ahead to my takedown in a couple months... and shopping for a bidet!

Soo I'm leaning towards the COCO 9500: http://www.biolifetechnologies...COCO9500X-Bidet.html. I don't think I'll need the "enema" feature but I really like the sound of unlimited warm water. Any thoughts on that model? Suggestions about another way to go? I've heard TOTO washlet is awesome but I'd say $400 is about the top of my price range.

I'll be moving a few weeks after takedown so I'll need to uninstall then re-install whatever bidet I end up getting... from looking at the installation instructions it looks like that shouldn't be too hard, but has anyone personally done it? It seems like a hassle to install in the old place for just a few weeks of use but that's probably when I'll need it most, right?
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I have a TOTO Washlet but have had it for about 10 years. I'm the only one in my house who uses it. I treat it like a king! I really don't miss it when I'm out and about.....even for days or weeks. But, the minute I'm home I do realize how nice it is to have. If I were to purchase one now, I'd buy whatever is reasonably priced and uses warm to hot water. I don't have a bidet with a blow dryer but do have a seat warmer. Even in California, that seat warmer is nice in the middle of the night! Spoiled????? Not much!!!!!
I had the 9500 model for a couple of years. Make sure you have an electrical outlet within about 2 ft of the toilet. My first year I didn't feel I really needed it after the first three months but during the second year it became very important after I developed pouchitis. The Toto model is much easier to clean but that is really the only difference. Both are very good products.
I own a similar model and installed it myself. It is straight forward and not a big deal if you are comfortable with a wrench. What I especially liked about my coco is that all the parts I needed for installation came with the unit - no hunting for a stray nut at the local hardware store.

It is easy to uninstall as well. I moved mine down to a different toilet after a while for greater convenience. Piece of cake once you have been through the process.

I installed mine almost two years ago. I don't have the awful butt burn I did immediately after reversal, but I find life is WAY better with it. It is now part of my new normal.
I'm curious to know if the people who have had a bidet for a long time still use it. I was going to get one after takedown but never did. I don't really need one most days but there are days boy that I wish I had one...today being one of those days! Sometimes my rear just gets so damn irritated from toilet paper. But, I don't want to waste my money.
I have a 23 year old pouch and have only had a bidet for several years. It's a COCO - and yes, I use it all the time. Heated seat, endless warm water, and I actually love the turbo/enema spray. It has many settings, even a setting for children so you know it can be extra gentle.

I also use a minimal amount of TP because now I only use it to pat dry. I have stopped using the dryer feature because it added extra time that could be taken care of with a pat-dry.

Mine has never had a problem. Ever. Well except that time it didn't work at all. But genius that I am, after trying everything to reset/fix it, I realized the GFI tripped. I pushed that little red button and it was good as new. I still point out to DAMN BRIAN that I fixed it all by myself.

kathy Big Grin
I have the Coway BA-13. I paid 500.00 for it but it is an awesome one. I have tried cheaper models but there was no comparison. I have 2 of them actually. One at home and one at our weekend get away. I think they are lifesavers (or buttsavers I should say). I honestly don't know how J-pouchers can do without one. It has made a world of difference for me and my recovery.
I have the TOTO in the bathroom next to the bedroom and love it. No dryer, but the heated seat and warm water cleaning is wonderful. Next to my office I have the gizmo that was just $50 that had to be installed by a plumber since my husband install it is a spray that comes off the back of the toilet but I don't like it that much as it pressure is to strong and the water can be cool.

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