This lighted toilet seat is perfect for those middle of the night trips to the bathroom. I don't need to turn on the light to see where I'm headed. If I turn on the lights, I have difficulty going back to sleep. The light in the toilet seat stays on for 9 hours and off for 15 hours. The timer starts when the last battery is snapped into place. So before you go to bed at night, remove one battery temporary and then reinstall it. That starts the timer and the light will stay on for the next 9 hours. My wife installed this by herself, but she didn't read the instructions and put the packing material in the recycle bin. It took me a couple of days to realize there was some kind of timer involved, so I finally found the instructions on the internet. I'm using rechargeable AA NiMH batteries, but they say regular batteries should last 6 months. The battery and light module is spring loaded and pops out of the toilet seat with ease.
As to the toilet seat itself, it's a five star product like you would expect from Delta (great company). The lid descends slowly and smoothly without the traditional thud of ordinary toilet seats. It's made of lightweight plastic, so it's not heavy either. There are pads on the bottom of the toilet seat that are supposed to prevent scooting or movement, but it still moves some after repeated sitting. So I have to readjust it periodically. I've tightened the screws as much as I am able without using pliers.
Compared to wooden toilet seats, plastic seats will not accumulate urine stains - very easy to clean. I've thrown away all four of the toilet seats in the house because of unsightly urine stains on the underside. Plastic seats are far superior in every regard. I saw another name brand lighted toilet seat in Home Depot for $49.99 a few days ago, so I expect the price will decline soon.
So if this product is in your price range, I believe it is a very good product to consider. I give it five stars without hesitation. I did receive this product on Amazon’s Vine program, but I have to pay self employment taxes (double social security tax) on what I receive and income tax in addition. And that works out to be about a 36% incremental tax for me. Amazon reports this as income to the IRS. So it’s definitely not free. Furthermore, I normally must have purchased a similar product on Amazon and wrote a good review on it before I am eligible to receive a Vine product. I’ve written over 800 reviews on Amazon, but certainly the vast majority of those reviews were for items I purchased with my own money. I write Vine reviews the same as if I bought it directly and give out the full range of stars from 1 to 5.
This is a good solid product. I would not hesitate to purchase it myself. Delta has a very good reputation and they make excellent products. I own a considerable number of Delta products in my house and I've been exceptionally pleased. They have fantastic customer service, too.
| Color | Without Nightlight |
|---|---|
| Brand | DELTA FAUCET |
| Material | Plastic |
| Style | Standard Close |
| Shape | Oval |
| Product Dimensions | 18.5"L x 14"W |
| Item Weight | 4.15 Pounds |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Manufacturer | Delta Faucet |
| Part Number | 810902-WH |
| Item Weight | 4.15 pounds |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | 810902-WH |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | Elongated |
| Finish | White |
| Pattern | Without Nightlight |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | Toilet Seat 1-year Limited Warranty |
