Basics

• The bidet base is usually made of porcelain. The metal fixtures consist of nickel or chrome and are rubbed with oil for protection. More expensive fixtures are made of bronze or wrought iron. Tubes ranges from ³⁄8 inch to ½ inch. Bidets have a metal pop-up waste assembly.
  
  

Operation

• The bidet has a lever handle that can rotate 180 degrees. The hot-water lever turns counterclockwise to open and clockwise to close. The cold-water lever turns clockwise to open and counterclockwise to close. Water flow is diverted when turning the water valve counterclockwise to close, clockwise to open.
  
  

Cartridge

• The bidet uses a water filter cartridge to support personal hygiene. The water filter uses iodine, which eliminates chlorine. The cartridge is intended to prevent calcium buildup. Each filter can purify up to 410 gallons, or 1,500 flushes. The cartridge should be replaced every six to nine months.
  
  

Miscellaneous

• Many bidets have 1-inch holes for diverter valves and 1¹⁄8-inch handle valve. The spray nozzle is 5⁄8 inch and the lift rod varies in thickness between ½ and ¼ inch. The bidet's deck thickness is between 3 and 6 inches.
  
  

Power

• Power bidets use an inlet flow type that is driven by 120 volts. The water pressure varies from 5 to 105 lbs. per square inch. It uses a 4-foot power cold. The maximum wash flow is .32 gallons per minute. Safety features include a thermal switch with thermal fuse.