Petey303 Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 I have gone through three "bum guns" (the bidet-like feature in most Thai bathrooms with a toilet) looking for one that does not consistently leak. Yes, I did take it apart and use plumbers tape on the threads. It does not seem to leak from the threads, but from the hose to body construction. We have good water pressure here and one of the bum guns did break after I used plumbers tape. So that one was made pretty cheap. My latest one is stainless steel and was expensive... leaks! The floor is always wet, which is OK in a Thai bathroom, they are made to be wet. I personally do not like it and I do not want anything just leaking for no reason. Would love to know if someone has a recommended bum gun or maybe a different approach. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 VRH https://www.lazada.co.th/products/vrh-fxvh0-0040ns-zwf-i3004284057-s11025430912.html?exlaz=d_1:mm_150050845_51350205_2010350205::12:12654756915!117524295342!!!pla-294682000766!c!294682000766!11025430912!140258599&gclid=Cj0KCQiAr5iQBhCsARIsAPcwROMlczEUBaIPli2jx2qdBQXh3V6uQKrlldt4uGqzrkJQtg3bbVR7N8UaAqeGEALw_wcB 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post scubascuba3 Posted February 12, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 12, 2022 I had a leaky one and replaced it with another leaky one, stopped it by shaking the gun after use to remove water then no longer leaks 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 12 minutes ago, Petey303 said: Would love to know if someone has a recommended bum gun I found a good one in Global house it has a metal crome trigger. Out of the 2 that I have now the first one is 2 year old no problem. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kaoboi Bebobp Posted February 12, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 12, 2022 I have an alternative idea: close the valve at the feed pipe/hose connection at the wall by a quarter turn or one-third, thus reducing the pressure a bit. Might work. 12 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post EVENKEEL Posted February 12, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 12, 2022 15 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said: I had a leaky one and replaced it with another leaky one, stopped it by shaking the gun after use to remove water then no longer leaks Shaking more than twice is considered playing with yourself. 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post worgeordie Posted February 12, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 12, 2022 Maybe fit a valve to the outlet of the Bum gun if you have high water pressure , that's what I have and no leaks plus don't blast my @rse with cold water,especially this time of the year. regards Worgeordie 4 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 Indeed an adjustable valve is required self protection for any high pressure home. Can be simple brass or fancy chrome but need something. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsari Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 Need a gun that is designed to swivel and not leak . Most are fixed and as you use the gun you end up loosening the thread against the washer . I have seen that some individuals will destroy them sooner than others . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stocky Posted February 12, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 12, 2022 They all seem to leak eventually but I've had the fewest problems with Karat brand 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Artisi Posted February 12, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 12, 2022 39 minutes ago, Kaoboi Bebobp said: I have an alternative idea: close the valve at the feed pipe/hose connection at the wall by a quarter turn or one-third, thus reducing the pressure a bit. Might work. doesn't reduce the pressure when not in use, irrespective of how far you close the valve, it will always be at the supply pressure. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post transam Posted February 12, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 12, 2022 VRH, a bit more expensive but are the best, my stainless VRH is now 14 years old, though I did have a hose fail, but not bad for 14 years and counting...???? 7 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post taotoo Posted February 12, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 12, 2022 I bought a cheap one that leaked so threw it away. Years later I bought the same model and it too leaked. Then I realised in the little packet of screws there are two rubber washers. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 (edited) 4 minutes ago, transam said: VRH, a bit more expensive but are the best, my stainless VRH is now 14 years old, though I did have a hose fail, but not bad for 14 years and counting...???? These were used in Bangkok Hospital public rest rooms 5 years ago if you need a test run. They are not cheap but they are good. Edited February 12, 2022 by lopburi3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 1 minute ago, taotoo said: I bought a cheap one that leaked so threw it away. Years later I bought the same model and it too leaked. Then I realised in the little packet of screws there are two rubber washers. For the hose ends, not the gun...? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HidyHo Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 1 minute ago, taotoo said: I bought a cheap one that leaked so threw it away. Years later I bought the same model and it too leaked. Then I realised in the little packet of screws there are two rubber washers. My experience also. Using rubber washers and swiveling head, I've never had a leak (although had one old hose that broke). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighPriority Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 3 minutes ago, taotoo said: I bought a cheap one that leaked so threw it away. Years later I bought the same model and it too leaked. Then I realised in the little packet of screws there are two rubber washers. I’m on the same page as you… If indeed OP is talking about where the hose connects to the gun (and wall outlet) tape is not directed or desired, those flat rubber washers you describe provide the correct seal. Teflon will not be his friend in those locations. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 1 hour ago, Kwasaki said: 1 hour ago, Petey303 said: Would love to know if someone has a recommended bum gun 1 hour ago, Kwasaki said: I found a good one in Global house it has a metal crome trigger. Out of the 2 that I have now the first one is 2 year old no problem. When it comes to bum guns, you definitely get what you pay for. I picked what was probably the most expensive stainless steel one in Global House for our new bathroom. That was three years ago and it's still going strong with no leaks. I bought a cheaper one for the guest bathroom and it lasted about 6 months before it started to leak. The moral of the tale is obvious. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 35 minutes ago, itsari said: I have seen that some individuals will destroy them sooner than others . And just how did you ascertain that? ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsari Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Moonlover said: And just how did you ascertain that? ???? Ascertained from renting rooms . The flexible steel hoses have plastic hose inside them . They are easily damaged Edited February 12, 2022 by itsari 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taotoo Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 26 minutes ago, transam said: For the hose ends, not the gun...? Yes, but at the gun end who's to say whether it's for the hose or for the gun. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 2 minutes ago, taotoo said: Yes, but at the gun end who's to say whether it's for the hose or for the gun. There is always a rubber seal between the gun and hose, unless you have hose that has the seal incorporated in the hose end, which many have. ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvs Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 Here is another tip,when you use the gun and let the trigger back slowly sometimes it does not seal well and will leak,drip. If you let the trigger snap back it will seal properly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 Just now, jvs said: Here is another tip,when you use the gun and let the trigger back slowly sometimes it does not seal well and will leak,drip. If you let the trigger snap back it will seal properly. All the guns I have had, can pull them apart, clean the components, put them back together again. I did do that once with the VRH, as water can have sand etc in it... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedrogaz Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 They all leak after a time. The cheaper they are the shorter time they last. You can rehabilitate them by, for example, soaking the whole head in vinegar for two weeks while pressing the action a few time a day. They are cheap to buy so nothing to complain about really. We have 5 toilets and so keep a stock of three or four new ones I standby. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Crossy Posted February 12, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 12, 2022 1 hour ago, transam said: VRH, a bit more expensive but are the best, my stainless VRH is now 14 years old, though I did have a hose fail, but not bad for 14 years and counting...???? We have similar ones branded as "DMG", very occasionally they get a bit of sand in the valve and don't shut off properly but a quick squirt at full bore usually fixes it. The only "failure" we've had (apart from hoses) is when a visitor managed to break the trigger off one. I still have absolutely zero idea what he was doing! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarrySR Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 VRH Stainless, Made In Thailand. Good stuff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post transam Posted February 12, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 12, 2022 10 minutes ago, Crossy said: We have similar ones branded as "DMG", very occasionally they get a bit of sand in the valve and don't shut off properly but a quick squirt at full bore usually fixes it. The only "failure" we've had (apart from hoses) is when a visitor managed to break the trigger off one. I still have absolutely zero idea what he was doing! Which reminds me of my fridge/freezer, it has an ice dispenser, put your glass up against its trigger and hey presto, ice in the glass. One day had a load of folk at our house getting sloshed, next day I went for ice to see the "trigger" hanging down, the mechanism was obviously broken. I never fixed it, l thought, what's the point.....???? Sorry off topic...???? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutt Daeng Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 Donmark is my preferred brand for bumguns, taps, hoses etc. Quite reasonable priced as well. https://www.lazada.co.th/catalog/?from=input&q=donmark&ppath=30168:145001 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baz69er Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 My bum has always leaked after a good squirt....... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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