Electronic bidet: review of smart toilet seat Daewon DIB-C540

    In the comments to one of the recent posts it turned out that someone lacks a smart toilet . As they say, at the request of workers: e-bidet. Yes, not exactly the same thing, but we tried and searched.



    Before we briefly talk about what we have encountered, I would like to make a few digressions. First, deal with what kind of "bidet" we will talk about. So, the first retreat .

    Still, there is a part of people for whom this item is a certain status thing, an indicator of wealth, etc. And there is a part of people who in a bidet see only an accessory for hygienic purposes. Here we are - about the second.

    Before us is one of the hygienic alternatives to a special bath, along with (excuse me) wet toilet paper, a special gummy, which some divert through a plumbing “hub” and so on.

    Second digression. Terminology

    If a bidet is added to the toilet seat, or, to put it more simply, washing, conceptually in a bidet, it can turn, but in fact, in form, it will remain the toilet seat. At acquaintance with this accessory, it seemed to us more correct to call it “electronic toilet seat”, “advanced toilet seat”, but, nevertheless, we will remain within the framework of the manufacturer’s terminology: “Electronic bidet”.

    Third retreat. Aliexpress Frankly

    speaking, we didn’t go deep into this topic, but we were able to facilitate your work in some ways: we often come from a range of such products from China, and there are enough offers on Aliexpress. They are searched for by the requests " Electronic bidet ", " Intellectual toilet seat ", but for the price nothing cheap was found.

    The price range here, in Russia, is quite comparable and even less. If, however, add the cost of delivery, then to carry from China is at retail - not very profitable. One of the most similar examples can be found here . The Russian market also jumps from 16 to 30 thousand.

    Our electronic bidet goes under the brand LS Daewon, in the assortment of which there are several models from 16 to 28 thousand rubles .

    In this case, in our opinion, the difference between the closest-for-price models is not so great, and you can get by with the seats of the initial price range. For the test, we chose Daewon DIB-C540 .

    Installation

    We need to start with the fact that we approached the instructions with surprising thoroughness: it is simply corny to read it. Everything is very clearly shown, illustrated, so even seeing a bag of consumables, it seems that there will be no labor.



    The delivery package includes all the necessary elements in order to fasten the seat and connect it, so you don’t have to go to the store additionally. The only thing is the hose itself. What is the feature here.



    For example, when one end of the hose approaches the tank, the other - on the right - comes out of the wall. According to the logic of the creators, you need to unwind the one that comes from the tank, because it is connected to the device from this side:



    But for some reason it is more convenient for us to turn to the right. Yes, corny - a man right handed. And there is a little more space. In this case, the size of the complete hose may be limited, because the filter must also be attached to the “splitter” that is installed.



    In general, returning to the installation. In total, time for everything about everything leaves, probably, about 25 minutes, if with smoke breaks: the task is simple, turn off the water, place the “hub” and bring the hose through (or directly).



    Next, remove your seat and secure with a special stand electronic bidet.



    It makes sense to clarify that the device is universal. The distance from the tank is adjusted with the help of a plastic layer and plain metal fasteners. When assembled, it looks like this.



    Further, as a constructor. The seat moves on the arrow until it clicks. And that's all.



    After that, the device must be connected to the network. The wire comes out on the opposite side of the control panel.



    And here, again, the nuance. In the toilet, which was chosen for testing, there is no outlet - this is the “technical toilet” for draining from the kitchen. I had to tighten the extension cord, which slightly violates the aesthetics of the room. Usually, the outlet is exactly in dual bathrooms, but whether it can be permanently occupied is a question ...

    Functionality

    Everything that a bidet can do, and these are several modes of operation, are made to clear buttons that are to the right of the person sitting.


    Oh, those sweet graphics =)

    Our smart toilet seat recognizes with a motion sensor whether someone is currently on top or not. This is also done to avoid misunderstandings if someone decides to play around and just press a button. In this case, nothing will happen.

    There are three basic modes:

    • Washing
    • Bidet
    • Turbo

    Moreover, the use of the latter in the "lite" mode "Children" is impossible. Also available "Drying", "Massage", "Pulse".

    For example, in the “Massage” mode, the water jet will move back and forth, and during the pulsation the pressure will automatically change. At the same time, the head power can be adjusted independently by means of the corresponding control buttons.

    An example of one of the modes:


    As you can see, the small shower itself goes down at an angle, which eliminates the risk of injury, scratches, etc.

    Another mode:


    Mode "Drying". In this mode, the “window” opens to the right of the shower.



    The operation time of this mode is three minutes.


    The stop button turns off both the water supply and the device as a whole. In order to turn off the toilet seat, the button must be held for three seconds.

    Also, in addition to adjusting the water intensity and modes, the user can control the temperature of the jet using the appropriate button and heated seats. The latter possibility, by the way, does not seem so funny. Who is not annoying to sit on the cold ?! Br-rr-r.

    The manual also provides some recommendations for caring for the device and explains some additional features, including the deodorization function available for this model.

    In order for it to work correctly, you must install the cartridge that comes in the kit.



    For this purpose, a special opening is provided in the side of the housing.



    The function will start automatically, but already the blowing intensity can be adjusted independently.

    ECO mode Let's

    say a few words about power saving modes. A single press activates the automatic mode, which provides for maintaining the temperature of the seat and water at 32 degrees. At the same time at the time of use, you can manually adjust the temperature of the water.

    When you double-click on the "ECO" button, the green light is activated - the mode is off, and the heating will be carried out manually during use.

    Triple pressing will allow you to independently adjust the constant water temperature.

    The water in the device accumulates constantly! The back, where the hose is connected, is the reservoir.



    You need to know this also because when you need to remove the device, the tank needs to be emptied. This is done by pressing the universal button, which is easy to grope from the side of the wire.



    Its versatility is that it is not only responsible for draining the water, but also brings a “latch” into the mechanism in order to remove the toilet bidet. The mechanism looks like this:



    Controversially, such a seat is not much different from what we are used to for the most part: a circle + a lid.



    At the same time, in terms of dimensions, it is not much beyond the scope of ordinary toilet seats:



    Dimensions


    It remains to add a few words. First, the difference between the two low-cost models.
    FunctionsDIB-C500C540
    Washingthere isthere is
    Bidetthere isthere is
    Turbothere isthere is
    Drying-there is
    Air bubbles in the jetthere isthere is
    ECO automatic modethere isthere is
    Energy savingthere isthere is
    Massagethere isthere is
    Pulsethere isthere is
    Hybrid heatingthere isthere is
    Seat heatingthere isthere is
    Microliftthere isthere is
    Removable main bodythere isthere is
    Mode kidsthere isthere is
    Deodorization-there is
    Price15900 rubles18900 rubles

    And also bring the technical characteristics of the model, which we got for review:

    Specifications
    • Network voltage: AC 220V ~ 240V, 50-60 Hz
    • Power consumption: 1270 W
    • Cable length: 1.5 m
    • Connection: direct to the cold water system
    • Working water pressure: 0.7 ~ 0.75 kgf / m2
    • Water consumption: depending on the mode from 0.5 to 0.6 l / min
    • Контроль давления: 5 уровней регулировки
    • Контроль температуры: 4 уровня регулировки
    • Мощность нагрева: 1200 Вт
    • Защита: термопереключатель
    • Подогрев сидения: 4 уровня регулировки
    • Мощность подогрева сидения: 55 Вт
    • Температура сушки ~ 50 градусов
    • Мощность нагрева сушки: 250 Вт
    • Вес: около 5 кг без упаковки


    As a conclusion, I would like to add a few words. Usually, we try to provide our materials with arguments and counterarguments, statistics on the use of certain gadgets, often citing references to other people's publications.

    However, despite the fact that this review is about hygiene, the topic is quite ordinary and important, our thing is still intimate and individual, so we will not argue about whether it is necessary, not necessary, who needs it, but who - no. Everyone's personal matter. * There must be an anecdote attributed to Ranevskaya *.

    According to the device: an interesting thing, simple to install and manage, while not very different from the usual designs, so nothing unusual, in other words, a significant difference can not be felt. The details also came up wisely. So that the device does not creak or scratch the surface of the toilet, rubberized inserts are also provided for:



    Yes, they make the seat a little higher:



    But in general, this does not cause any discomfort.

    Also, the question arises whether it is necessary to justify this device, and if a little to speculate, it does not seem very far-fetched. Indeed, an average person cannot put a bidet at home: fewer and less noble houses, more small apartments. Russian-language Wikipedia, for example, claims that "synthetic designs" toilet + bidet became popular in many countries around the world, and the first "paperless toilets" appeared in 1980. Demand, therefore, is.

    The question remains the price. It should be noted that if you do not go to extremes, considering the seats for 200 rubles and Villeroy & Boch products, then the cost of a simple option can be calculated at several thousand rubles. On average, let's say about 5 thousand, including models with “microlift”. This is when it does not clap, but smoothly, gradually, the lid rises and falls. It can reach, depending on the manufacturer, up to completely insane numbers for a seat with a lid: 10, and 15, and 20 thousand.

    By the way, Villeroy & Boch also has seats with a bidet function. It looks like, give or take, something like the South Koreans from Daewon.

    Villeroy & boch


    We are not very well versed in plumbing, but if you want some more examples, we have them.

    Several Japanese models
    Безусловно, раз уж японцы положили начало, то в первую очередь мы искали там. Наиболее известным для нас с вами брендом, который производит электронные биде, является Toshiba.

    В России продукция этого бренда продается сильно дороже. Примерно вдвое, а вот на Ebay и Amazon цены вполне адекватные. Правда, с доставкой…



    У нас же аналогичные товары:



    Из премиальных у нас также продаются крышки-биде под брендом TOTO. Одна из моделей (TOTO F3 TCF 4731) стоит даже подороже, чем «Виллерой»:



    Из недорогих моделей — бренд SensPa: тут цены на биде стартуют от 15 тысяч рублей. Кроме ночной подсветки в некоторых моделях никакой разницы по описанию в глаза не бросается.



    Около 30 тысяч рублей стоят модели Nanobidet.



    Также в сети есть недорогие модели Izumi. И на момент этого обзора в российских магазинах сантехники они в статусе «распродано» большей частью. Стоимость там начиналась от 16-17 тысяч, насколько удалось восстановить.

    И биде Roca Multiclin. Цены на модели начинаются от 25 000 рублей и доходят — на том же Ebay — до космических 95 000 рублей.



    По сути же, кажется, что все они одинаковые. Магические 30-40-50 функций чаще всего оказываются маркетингом: например, три режима энергосбережения, как в Daewon — это три функции, а не одна возможность. Вот и все. Все электронные биде обладают несколькими вариантами настроек, а сама струя может выходить разными способами. Остается наценка на бренд и детали.

    In any case, against this background, the cost of the model DIB-540 - 18,900 rubles , albeit plastic, no longer seems so astounding. And the choice - it will always be, thank God - not the Stone Age.

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    Thanks for attention.

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