[villagetinker]

Originally Posted by GrumpyOldMan

I forgot to check the availability of electricity in the bathrooms in our new Durham.

Anyone have experience having bidets installed that require electricity for heating water? Do I need an electrician?

I don’t want an extension cord from the bedroom, if you know what I mean...

GOM, call the building department, and find out the regulations for these devices. They will also be able to tell you what permits will be needed, DO NOT TAKE OUT THE PERMITS YOURSELF, unless you are actually doing the work YOURSELF. Send me a PM if you want the gory details. If your bathroom is a significant distance from your existing water heater, then a tap off the shower or sink may not work (too long to get warm water). I have no idea of the size (electrical size) an instant water heater for this application would be, but as noted above, I am sure you will need a new dedicated GFCI circuit from the breaker box to the bathroom. If there is such a device as a bidet with the heater built in, this might be a better choice.
Good luck with your project.