How to choose a smart toilet

First of all, let’s popularize the basic installation knowledge.

What is the sewage drainage method in your bathroom: floor drainage, wall drainage, same-floor drainage?

Floor drainage means that the sewage outlet is on the ground, wall drainage means that the sewage outlet is on the wall, and drainage on the same floor means that the bathroom floor is lowered by 300-350mm, which can conveniently arrange the location of the sewer pipes. You can choose floor-drainage toilets for both floor-drainage and same-floor drainage, while wall-drainage toilets require wall-drainage toilets. Most of the houses now are on the ground floor.

Several dimensions that need attention

Pit distance: The pit distance refers to the distance from the center point of the toilet drain outlet to the wall/ground. Generally, the distance is 305mm or 400mm. Wall row is 185mm.

Reserved dimensions for installation: The minimum net width of the toilet must not be less than 850mm, and it must be symmetrical with the sewage pipe as the center; the minimum front and rear net dimensions must not be less than 1100mm. If the front and rear dimensions of a bathroom are within 1200mm, It is strongly recommended that you choose a toilet with a length less than 700mm when purchasing, otherwise the space will be very cramped in the future.

Reserve a power supply at a height of 350-400mm from the ground next to the toilet. It will be very convenient if you want to install a smart toilet lid in the future.

ps: Dear friends, you need to bring your own tape measure. In addition to measuring the size of your own home, you also need to go to the market to measure the size of the toilet, because the sizes on the toilet labels in most markets are wrong. of.

The main functions of the smart toilet:

1. The smart toilet can heat the gasket, making it very comfortable to use the toilet in winter;

2. Buttock flushing and female washing It can reduce the growth of bacteria and reduce the chances of gynecological diseases and anorectal diseases;

3. Water column massage can effectively relieve defecation difficulties caused by constipation and hemorrhoids, which is good news for the elderly;

4. Self-cleaning of the sprinkler head reduces the possibility of cross-contamination;

5. Able to ozone/ultraviolet sterilize the four walls of the toilet;

6. Automatic lid opening , reducing hand pollution;

7. Automatic flushing, more convenient and hygienic.

What you must know before purchasing

What types of smart toilets are there?

There are two common types of smart toilets on the market. One is an all-in-one smart toilet, and the other is a smart toilet lid installed on an ordinary toilet. The main difference between the two is in appearance, and there is basically no difference in functionality. However, the price difference is very different, and the highest price difference can reach 10 times. Therefore, we recommend that buying a smart toilet lid is the best choice if you have no special needs for design aesthetics.

What is the difference between an integrated smart toilet and a smart toilet lid?

The main feature of the integrated smart toilet is its good-looking and overall appearance design. The disadvantage is that the entire toilet needs to be replaced if it is to be replaced; the main advantage of the smart toilet seat is that it is easy to install and can be easily added or replaced. It’s convenient and has a wide range of choices, available in all price ranges.

Although the all-in-one smart toilet is very expensive, it is not necessarily good because traditional toilet manufacturers are in the ceramic industry, and the core technology of smart toilets is the manufacturing of electronic components, so this is a big problem for traditional toilet manufacturers. They are two industries, and there are very few companies that can make ceramics and electronic components at the same time. Therefore, in order to meet the needs of the market, various traditional toilet manufacturers can only manufacture smart toilets through acquisitions, cooperation, and OEM, such as Kohler acquired Novida Korea, Inai acquired American Standard Asia Pacific, Hengjie Sanitary Ware acquired Shenzhen Bodian Electronics, etc.

Be prepared for the expected price

For ordinary families, one-piece The appropriate price for a smart toilet should be 6,000-15,000 yuan; a smart toilet seat should be 1,500-4,000 yuan, which is more reasonable. In this price range, you can basically buy most products with complete functions and brand protection.

Things to note when purchasing

Selection of heating mode

There are three common heating modes on the market: thermal storage type, which comes with a larger water tank , by heating the water in the water tank and keeping it warm, there are many disadvantages. For example, the time for hot water to come out is generally only 15-30 seconds. Heating or keeping it warm all the time consumes a lot of electricity. The water in the water tank is easy to cause secondary pollution if it is not used for a long time, so try to Don’t choose; the instant-heating type has a smaller water tank, and the water is heated by the instant-heating device. There is no limit to the water outlet time and the temperature is constant; the instant-heating type is directly heated and the hot water is produced at a constant temperature, so we strongly recommend choosing the instant-heating type because it is instantaneous. Not only does the model not have a protruding water tank, the hot water output time is unlimited and more stable, but more importantly, it will not cause secondary pollution because the water is left in the water tank for a long time and is not used for a long time. However, it should be noted that the instant heating type is directly connected to the water source. For flushing, it is generally necessary to install an additional or built-in water filter and replace it every six months to a year. First, it makes the machine last longer, and second, it makes flushing cleaner. However, if a whole-house water purifier has been installed at home, it is not necessary.

Safety and reliability are particularly important!

You must be more cautious when purchasing a smart toilet than a toilet. Why? Because the toilet is not good, the worst thing is that it is not flushed cleanly, but the smart toilet seat is a product related to water and electricity, which means safety! Therefore, the most important thing is to explain to everyone which brands are reliable and usable, and do not consider other brands at all. You know, European and American countries do not have the habit of using smart toilet lids. This thing is popular in Japan, South Korea, and now China, so almost all smart toilet lids of European and American bathroom brands are not really produced by themselves.

The number one brand is definitely TOTO, because it invented the washlet (only TOTO’s toilet lid is called a washlet, but in recent years washlet has almost become synonymous with smart toilet lids). Whether it is ceramics or electronic components, TOTO is one of the few companies that can independently produce them. The prices are generally higher, with smart toilet lids basically priced at 3,000-7,000 yuan and integrated smart toilets priced at 15,000-30,000 yuan.

The second brand is Kohler, but we only recommend Kohler’s smart all-in-one toilet, not the toilet seat, because the technology of its toilet seat is from South Korea’s Novida, which is next to TOTO’s technology. High-end, but the price is almost the same as TOTO, so if you buy a toilet seat alone, it is more cost-effective to buy TOTO, but Kohler does do a good job in toilets, so if you like the Kohler brand and want to use a smart toilet, try to buy it The price of an integrated toilet is basically 15,000-30,000 yuan.

The third brand, Panasonic. Everyone knows that Panasonic is a world-class company that makes electronic products, so the smart toilet seat is its own technology. However, because it only makes electronics, you can only buy its toilet seats, not toilets, and almost all the toilets it makes are Acrylic, because it cannot be made into ceramic.

The fourth brand, BJB, is a domestically produced product. During this investigation, we were pleasantly surprised. We have been focusing on making toilet seats for many years. The quality is excellent and we dare to challenge TOTO directly. It is several miles ahead of other domestic brands, so the quality and safety are absolutely reliable. The second is that it is very versatile. It can be installed in almost all toilets. The key price is also very cheap. You can buy an almost full-function toilet lid for 1200-1800 yuan, which is the king of cost performance.

The fifth brand is American Standard. You can consider integrated toilets. Because the quality of the toilet itself is very good, and the smart part is a technology provided by Inai, a Japanese brand second only to TOTO, so it is also very reliable, and the price is about 7,000 to 10,000 yuan.

Tips

Try to choose a toilet seat with a power-off flushing function, otherwise it will not be usable during a power outage;

Be careful with your home when purchasing a toilet seat The shape and size of the toilet. If the toilet is special-shaped, such as square, or the water tank is curved, there will be fewer suitable smart toilet lids. There are also particularly short toilets that can be installed with toilet seats, but they will protrude when installed. It's too long and uncomfortable to sit on;

Don't choose one with overly complex functions, such as one with wireless network and a remote control that can play games and listen to music. These are flashy, but the price is indeed much more expensive. There are even news reports that toilets with wireless functions have been hacked and kept flushing! !

Remember to leave a power outlet behind the toilet.