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[–] ms_lane@lemmy.world -4 points 1 week ago (3 children)

Depends where you are-

In many states of Australia installing a Bidet is extremely expensive as they they need to have a full RPZ backflow protection device (bulky and expensive - $600+ for the part) to prevent backflow. (simple and even double check valves aren't allowed for Bidets as they're considered 'high hazard')

[–] Legume5534@lemm.ee 11 points 1 week ago (1 children)

You're talking about a full blown extra device. You can just add a bidet to your toilet seat.

[–] ms_lane@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Still needs an RPZ in Australia, regulations for backflow protection are super stringent here.

[–] Legume5534@lemm.ee 5 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Backflow for what? It just attaches to the cistern feed.

[–] stephen01king@lemmy.zip 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

You shouldn't be questioning him. He's not the one making the law.

[–] swampdownloader@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

It sounds like ‘Strayan plumbing code enforcement is funded by Big TP

[–] Obi@sopuli.xyz 7 points 1 week ago

It sounded to me like they were requirements to prevent snakes and spiders to crawl in from it.

[–] Litebit@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Wow that is so complicated to install a simple hose. https://amzn.eu/d/2AN2BDt

[–] ms_lane@lemmy.world 5 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Yes-

https://mccarthyplumbinggroup.com.au/blog/2022/05/26/can-i-install-a-bidet-myself/

To add, If you're even filling a bucket of water with a hose, it's against regulations if the end of the hose gets submerged, that's a 'cross connection'

[–] Chocobofangirl@lemmy.world 3 points 5 days ago

for the record I was too lazy to install anything so I just have a squeeze bottle i use warm water in. no regs from big australia on that lol

[–] Litebit@lemmy.world 3 points 6 days ago

That makes sense thanks for sharing, I guess other country probably have some other kind of protection by default.