Making a water heated towel rail
To make a towel dryer, you need:
- develop a design drawing;
- purchase the required materials;
- make a device.
Towel warmer drawing
The device drawing is required for:
- determination of the type and overall dimensions;
- calculation of materials.
Each heating device is designed for a certain area of the room, therefore, in order to create the optimal temperature in the bathroom, it is necessary to determine the appropriate dimensions of the heated towel rail. No calculations are required, just use the table prepared by professionals.
The dependence of the size of the heated towel rail and the area of \u200b\u200bthe bathroom
Based on the overall dimensions and shape invented by the manufacturer, a drawing of the future design is developed. The drawing defines:
- what pipe diameter is required;
- total length of pipes;
- number of fittings for installation and connection.
Towel rail project
Materials for manufacturing
Pipes for a heated towel rail can be made:
- stainless steel;
- from copper;
- from brass;
- made of black steel, nickel-plated.
The most suitable material, according to experts, are pipes made of brass or stainless steel, as they are durable and do not require additional processing.
So, for the manufacture of a heated towel rail shown in the drawing, you will need:
pipe. The most suitable pipe size is 32*2mm, and its length is approximately 3m;
Stainless steel pipe for making towel warmer
corner bends of the same size in the amount of 6 pieces (installed on pipe bends);
Element for assembling a heated towel rail
fitting "American" for connecting the device with water (heating) pipes - 2 pieces. Threaded fittings are recommended. If you need to replace the pipes of the heated towel rail, then the procedure can be carried out as soon as possible and without extra cash costs;
Fitting for connecting the device and the plumbing system
elements for fixing the device to the wall - 2 pieces.
Elements for fixing the heated towel rail on the wall
From the tools you need to prepare:
- welding machine with a set of electrodes;
- grinder;
- grinder;
- tape measure and marker.
Device manufacturing
Making a heated towel rail with your own hands is carried out according to the following scheme:
- on the pipe, the horizontal parts of the device are marked, according to the dimensions indicated in the drawing;
- elements are trimmed. When performing work, it is recommended to use protective equipment for eyes and hands;
Preparation of pipes of the required length
- prepared areas from the cut side are ground and polished with special equipment;
Preparation of pipes for welding
- bends are welded to the edges of the pipes;
- all prepared elements are welded into a single system;
Connection of parts into a finished device by welding
- welds are polished to perfection;
Elimination of the consequences of welding
- connecting fittings and fasteners are installed.
The threaded connection of the fittings must be sealed with FUM tape or linen thread.
Device types
Currently, heated towel rails are produced in the following types:
water. Hot water, obtained from a heating or water supply system, circulates through the pipes of the device. If the water heated towel rail is connected to the heating system of the house, then it will only function during the heating season. If the heated towel rail is connected to a hot water pipe, the device will heat up when the user turns on the water;
Hot water heating device
electrical. Inside the pipe there may be an electric wire that heats the device or a liquid heated by the operation of the heating element. Electric heated towel rails are distinguished by the fact that they can work all year round at the request of the user. However, they significantly increase the cost of electricity;
Device that works when connected to electricity
combined. Devices can work both from the heating system in the corresponding season, and from the heating electric heater (at other times). Combined heated towel rails are the most popular.
A device that can work both from heating and from electricity
Different types of towel warmers can also be of different shapes and sizes, depending on the free space of the bathroom.
Installing a heated towel rail
Installation of the device is carried out in several stages:
- water distribution for a heated towel rail is being prepared;
- the device is installed.
Pipe preparation
Before installing the device in the selected place, it is necessary to provide pipes for supplying the heated towel rail with water. As mentioned earlier, water can be brought:
- from the heating system of the apartment;
- from the hot water system.
So that the supply pipes do not spoil the interior of the bathroom, they can be removed. How to hide the pipes from the heated towel rail? There are two ways:
- lay the pipes in the wall, in a niche specially prepared for them, formed by chasing;
Laying pipes inside the wall
- close the pipes with a drywall construction. To do this, it is necessary to build a special frame from metal profiles, which will serve as the basis for the future box.
Special box for hiding pipes
Both during gating and when arranging the box, the final decoration of the room is carried out with the selected material.
Installation of a heated towel rail
Install and connect the towel dryer as follows:
- markings for fasteners are applied to the selected place;
Initial installation stage
- holes of the required diameter are drilled. If drilling is performed on ceramic tiles, then it is necessary to carry out the procedure with a drill with a spear-shaped tip;
- the connection of the heated towel rail with the pipe is arranged. When fixing threaded fittings, one should not forget about sealing, which can be done with linen thread or FUM tape;
Connecting the device with pipes
- the device is fixed with bolts located on the fasteners.
Fixing the device to the wall
- device is checked for functionality. To do this, fill the heated towel rail with water and check the tightness of the threads and welds.
The process of installing a heated towel rail is described in detail in the video.
Having a set of necessary tools and certain welding skills, you can make a heated towel rail yourself. This contributes to the development of a unique design of the device and saves money.
