Modifications of wall heaters for the bathroom
Today, underfloor heating often acts as bathroom heating. The decision is reasonable, but where to dry bathrobes and towels? Not on the floor. Towel warmers and electric heaters will help solve the dilemma. The appliances are perfectly combined with the underfloor heating system - and the towels dry quickly, and the feet are always warm.
Water heated towel rails
The invention is not new. Every Soviet bathroom had a serpentine with paint peeling off from dampness. Every little thing like socks and handkerchiefs was dried on it. Today, the bent pipe has been replaced by an elegant chrome-plated device that performs the same functions. Such a device is powered by a hot water supply or heating system.
The coil must be made of stainless steel, as steel tube in a humid environment will quickly become unusable. A heated towel rail made of copper and brass can be connected to an autonomous heating system.
Electric towel warmers
If the house does not have hot water and water heating, an electric heater is installed in the bathroom. It is connected to a 220 volt AC mains and operates on the principle of an oil cooler. A coolant circulates through the tubes of the device, heated by a heating element. The standard electric battery in the bathroom is made in the form of a coil or ladder.
Electric heated towel rail in the form of a coil
Modern models consume no more energy than incandescent lamps. For convenience, the device is equipped with a timer and thermostat, with which you can set the operating schedule and temperature range.
Finally. When choosing a radiator for a bathroom, you need to look not at the design - if necessary, the battery can be covered with a decorative screen. In the first place should be practicality, reliability, power of the heater. Saving here is also inappropriate. An expensive high-quality device installed by a specialist will work for many years and pay back its cost many times over.
Advantages of contacting the company Warmth and comfort
- Experience of experts in the field of installation of batteries in the bathroom. Our professionals are ready to perform installation in an apartment, a country house, at another facility.
- Individual approach. When improving heating systems, specialists always take into account the wishes of the customer. Just let us know in advance which batteries you want to use and how to install them.
- Efficiency in problem solving. The installation of radiators will be completed as soon as possible. In the near future you will be able to start using the heating system with new high-quality batteries.
- Availability of professional equipment. We have everything you need to carry out installation work.
- Careful execution of work. Installation of heating radiators is carried out not only quickly, but also very carefully. Certified welders and other qualified specialists comply with all established requirements.
- Consulting support. You can always ask our specialists any questions about batteries, pipes, fittings. Managers will tell you about all the main models and components.
Contact us! We will help you make your bathroom warm, cozy and comfortable! With modern, stylish batteries, it will look as attractive as possible.
The bathroom should be warm - it's an axiom
In this small, but extremely important room for any family, children are bathed, washed, washed and dried. To create a comfortable microclimate in the bathroom, you need a source of dry heat
The battery in the bathroom will not only warm and help dry the laundry, but also help to avoid mold and unpleasant odors. At the same time, it is desirable that the functionality of the device is combined with its aesthetic appearance.
Universal tapping method
The coil works on the principle of a gravity pump.If you embed it correctly, then natural circulation and proper operation of the radiator are guaranteed. It is necessary to develop an installation scheme, strictly following the instructions of the model, and also taking into account the location in the bathroom of the riser.
For most models, the best tie-in option is the supply of coolant through the upper outlets (and the outlet is made from below). It is achieved using universal connections for the battery in the bathroom (there is a photo of examples of work in our article). This type of insertion has a number of advantages:
- the direction and speed of water supply in the riser in no way affect the performance of the battery;
- there is no need to bleed air after the circulation is turned off.
Another important advantage is the independence of the installation from the location of the riser.
Connection
Water heater
How to connect a water heated towel rail or radiator?
- A bypass is required before the dryer or battery. It will ensure the patency of the riser or piping when the heater is turned off (for example, in the summer heat);
- To turn off the dryer, it is better to install ball valves, rather than screw or plug valves. They do not require maintenance, always hermetically hold water and have a huge resource;
- It is better to connect both the dryer and the radiator not with drives, but with American women. In this case, the installation and dismantling of the heated towel rail (for example, for laying tiles under it) will take no more than a couple of minutes.
Electric heater
Towel warmers with their ridiculous power can be connected to any outlet, regardless of the presence of grounding and wire size. But for full-fledged heaters, the instruction is somewhat more complicated:
- The socket must be connected to ground and have the appropriate terminals. The bathroom is a damp room, and the short circuit of the phase on the case can lead to the most unpleasant consequences;
- The socket must have a cover that protects it from splashing water;
Wiring is calculated based on 1 mm2 of copper wire for 8 amps of peak current. Let me remind you: the current is equal to the result of dividing the power in watts by the supply voltage in volts. So, for a device with a power of 2 kW, a copper wire of at least 2000/220/8 = 1.36 mm2 is needed.
What if you remove the battery from the bathroom
There is such a category of citizens who, not only have a battery in the bathroom, but even a heated towel rail, interfere and they decide to eliminate them. Immediately there is more space, neat and minimalistic, in a word - fashionable. However, you can get the following results:
- decrease in temperature below a comfortable level;
- increased humidity - as a result of this, the appearance of a fungus;
- violation of the balance of the heating system or hot water supply.
This means that it is impossible to change the battery in the bathroom without the employees of the service organization. They install the heat exchanger taking into account the design data of its hydraulic resistance. This is necessary for the system to be balanced. It is forbidden even to transfer the radiator to another place, and even more so to completely dismantle it. We strongly advise against removing heaters from the bathroom.
How to hide the battery in the bathroom
How to make the radiator not so noticeable? There are four ways to disguise batteries in a bathroom:
- Construction of a drywall box. To do this, you need to use moisture-resistant drywall sheets, because ordinary ones will not cope with extreme temperature conditions. The structure is constructed in the simplest way: a box is made of profiles, sheets cut to shape are superimposed on it. In the top sheet, you need to make several holes so that warm air enters the room.
- Decor with tiles. This method is similar to the previous one, but differs in an increased level of energy consumption.
- Masking behind plastic panels. This method is the simplest and relatively cheap. The low level of fire resistance is the main disadvantage of this method.
- Masking with blinds.This method is suitable for those who value the usable area of the bathroom. Blinds allow you to have constant access to communications.
In addition to these four methods, there is also a radical one - mounting the battery directly into the bathroom wall. However, due to the complexity and impossibility of maintenance during a non-standard situation, it is better not to tempt fate and not make rash acts.
Now this is becoming less and less common, but some still have a cast-iron radiator in the bathroom, which was installed during the councils. It is clear that during the repair it is changed to a heated towel rail, the thermal power of which is usually sufficient. In an apartment, the bathroom is small, but in cottages, for example, bathrooms are made large, so just a towel is not enough to heat it. You need to add an extra battery.
Step by step installation of the battery in the bathroom
The first step is to prepare materials and tools. The tool is selected depending on the type of water pipes in the room. If the installation is carried out through PP pipes, then it is necessary to ensure the presence of ball valves, mounting brackets, polypropylene pipes, a soldering iron and a knife for PP pipes.
The next step is to dismantle the old equipment. Here it will be necessary to carry out some preparatory work - to coordinate, if necessary, with the house management company the possibility of disconnecting the riser from the water. Well, then - according to the situation. If the coil is welded to the riser, you just need to cut it off with a grinder, if it is screwed on, unscrew and dismantle it.
Step three. Install bypass and ball valves. Of course, the battery mount can be installed without a bypass, but following the recommendations of experts, it is better to install it. Ball valves must be installed at the ends of the dryer. This will allow you to shut off the water without turning off the riser.
And the final step is the installation of the dryer coil. Here the process is the same as with nailing the shelves to the wall. The only condition is the vertical alignment of the coil and compliance with the allowable distance from the wall.
Arguments and counterarguments
Per
- According to the current SNiP, the temperature in the bathroom must be maintained at least + 25C all year round. In the cold season, it is quite difficult to provide it without your own heat source in the room;
- In the limited space of a city apartment, the bathroom is often used for drying clothes. Where do you think it will dry faster - in a cold room or in a warm one?
The causes of the appearance of the fungus are cold and dampness.
Against
- In the cramped space of the bathroom, heated to 70 - 90 degrees or a radiator often causes burns;
- In the summer heat, heating an already stuffy room becomes inappropriate.
Which battery to choose
When choosing a heating battery for a bathroom, it should be borne in mind that not every one of them can work smoothly and for a long time in conditions of high humidity.
To choose the right radiator, you need to take into account all the features of its operation.
Consider the main advantages of modern batteries.
Cast iron. Such products often look quite bulky, but they are distinguished by optimal heat dissipation and a long service life.
When choosing a battery, pay attention to the presence of a special protective coating (powder coating). Models with it are maximally resistant to corrosion and constant exposure to not only moisture, but also steam, temperature extremes, and aggressive detergents.
Steel
Such products are not suitable for use in the bathroom. This is due to the fact that steel models quickly rust. The only exceptions are modern models made of steel with an anti-corrosion coating. But often such radiators are quite expensive.
Aluminum. These models are compact and lightweight. They are ideal for bathrooms in private houses and cottages. Autonomous heating systems are not subject to hydraulic shocks.Thanks to this, you do not have to worry about the fact that during one of them the battery will simply break.
Bimetallic. Such radiators in the bathroom can last up to 15-20 years. Bimetal models perfectly cope with all their functions. Original products also decorate the interior of the bathroom. They can be used as towel rails, robe hangers, mirror stands, etc.
| Service description | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Manual arc welding of ferrous metals for | 1cm seam | from 50 rub. |
| Pipe welding | 1 joint | from 200 rub. |
| Plumbing work | ||
| Replacing a heating radiator - batteries (2 pcs. or more) | 1 PC | 4000 rub. |
| Installing a heated towel rail | 1 PC | from 1500 rub. |
| Insertion into the water supply / heating riser | PC. up to d50 | from 500 rub. |
| Installation of a jumper (bypass) of a heated towel rail | 1 PC | 6000 rub. |
| Installing the filter and counter | PC. | 700 rub. |
| Replacement of sewer pipes in the apartment | 1 point | from 500 rub. |
| Installation of supply pipes to the heated towel rail | 1 PC. | from 1500 rub. |
| Pipe layout in the apartment polypropylene | 1 PC. (point cold/hot water) | from 2000 rub. |
| Replacement of a hot / cold water riser with access to water in an apartment (floor) | floor | 4500 rub. |
| Transfer of cold / hot water / heating riser (piece floor) | piece floor | 4000 rub. |
| Heating riser replacement | floor | 3500 rub. |
| Faucet replacement | PC | 500 rub. |
| Fabrication of metal structures (finished product cost) | ||
| Welded fences (lattices, gates) | p.m. | from 500 rub. |
| Fence (welded, chain-link mesh) | p.m. | from 1000 rub. |
| Trade and warehouse equipment (racks, racks, furniture) | p.m. | from 1500 rub. |
| Metal structures and metal products according to customer drawings | ton | from 15000 rub. |
| piece products | negotiable | |
| Additional services | ||
| Painting work, priming surfaces | p.m. | from 50 rub. |
| Delivery of metal in Moscow and the region | from 1500 rub. | |
| Metal cutting for 1 time | from 10 rub. | |
| Welding and installation works | negotiable |
How to choose a battery in the bathroom
It is extremely difficult to remove the fungus.
There is no dispute about tastes, so everyone chooses the design of a heated towel rail or a battery for a bathroom for himself
The first important decision is what should be the heat output of the heater. If according to the rules, then you need to calculate the heat loss
You need to be able to do this, since there are a lot of nuances. With a swoop, it is unlikely that it will be possible to make a competent calculation. To get the exact value, you need to contact professionals.
The popular method is to select a battery for the bathroom according to the area of \u200b\u200bthe room. Yes, the value obtained will be approximate, but the calculation is not complicated, and most importantly, working. For each meter you need 100 W of thermal energy (ceilings 2.5 m).
Having learned the required power, decide on the type of heater:
Naturally, heating registers (a battery and a water towel) belong to the water ones. Their advantage is that there are no operating costs. What can not be said about electric heated towel rails, but they also have strengths. This is work all year round without interruption, diverse design, the ability to control the device remotely through smart sockets
Pay attention to the nozzles for connecting water towels to the circuit. They can be located on the side or below
The distance between them must match the branch pipes on the risers.
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Heating appliances in the bathroom
The heated towel rail performs the function of heating the bathroom.
The fact that the battery in the bathroom is needed is beyond doubt, but why is it there. We are talking about the usual radiator, which is in every room. In the bathroom, a heated towel rail is mainly used as a heating device. This is, in fact, a water heating register, whose main function is heating. So, he is also a kind of battery.
The bathroom area is small, so a towel is usually enough. In large bathrooms, the power of the heated towel rail will not be enough; in this case, it is necessary to install a battery in the bathroom. Suitable for this:
The latter are the most practical and reliable. But it also happens that you inherited a cast-iron battery in the bathroom along with the apartment. Previously, they didn’t really worry about it being beautiful. The main thing is quality and durability, so they put ordinary cast-iron radiators into three sections in the bathroom. Usually they are changed either to a water heated towel rail or to a combined unit (battery + heated towel rail). Here you need to look at the heat loss of the room.
Read more about the heating device in the country in this article.
General installation requirements
Installation of a battery of a water principle of operation is carried out with the fulfillment of the basic requirements:
- The diameter of the dryer tubes should be equal to the diameter of the riser - no narrowing or expansion.
- It is necessary to install a jumper between the taps of the heated towel rail.
- It is impossible to mount shutoff valves on the jumper. This also applies to the pipeline section up to the bypass.
- The dryer must be installed at a height of at least 120 centimeters from the floor.
- The distance between the wall and the heated towel rail with a tube diameter of up to 2.5 centimeters should be 3-4 centimeters. With a diameter of more than 2.5 - 6-7 centimeters.
Conclusion
I hope that I have satisfied the curiosity of the dear reader. As always, the video in this article will offer additional information. I look forward to your comments and additions. Good luck, comrades!
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