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m463
22 days ago
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The Rise of the Japanese Toilet
I suspect the practical reason they are not retrofitted is that few if any toilets in the US have a power outlet next to it.
remexre
22 days ago
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They're hydraulically powered, not electrically; no outlet required, the same water intake that the jet uses is used for the mechanism as well.
johnwalkr
21 days ago
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Luxebidet are, but the parent comment to yours is referring to Toto washlets, I think.
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