How to install a heated towel rail
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Technical characteristics of heated towel rails
Towel warmers are usually made of carbon or stainless steel. Less common are brass and copper products.
The main types of coating are various types of paints and enamels, chrome and nickel coating, models with high-quality polishing are produced.
Bath heaters come in a variety of shapes and sizes:
- The width of the devices reaches 800 - 1000 mm;
- Height - up to 1500 mm;
- Geometric shapes - serpentine, M-shaped, stepped, ladders, radial (in depth) and many others.
Towel warmers of various shapes and sizes
According to the method of installation, the products are divided into wall and floor. Wall-mounted are attached to the wall using brackets (usually included with the device). Floor heated towel rails can be stationary and portable.
There are three types of connection of water heated towel rails:
- Lateral;
- lower;
- Universal.
The connection is made using various types of shut-off and control valves - ball valves, control and thermostatic valves, connection units.
The most advantageous is the universal connection. In this case, the device is connected to the pipelines from a side convenient for installation, the remaining openings are sealed with plugs.
How far should you hang a heated towel rail from the wall?
The importance of a water heated towel rail in the bathroom cannot be underestimated - it not only performs the task of drying clothes, but also reduces the humidity in the room. This reduces moisture condensation and the risk of pathogenic mold and fungus on walls, floors and ceilings
When choosing a coil, attention is paid to its design and shape. But do not forget that the location must be thought out in advance
The optimal installation height of the heated towel rail - see.
Installing a heated towel rail, which is one of the most important elements, will help solve several problems in the bathroom.Many believe that it is needed solely for drying clothes, but it is able to maintain a normal microclimate, prevent the occurrence of fungus and dampness. It is best to carry out this procedure during repairs in the bathroom, before laying the tiles.
Address: Nizhny Novgorod, Leninsky district, st. Rostovskaya d. Every professional builder knows that when organizing various installation works, certain postulates-rules should be followed, which can be conditional and legalized by various certified documents such as GOSTs and SNiPs. Rules and recommendations on how to install a structure exist on any, even a small part, respectively, they are also for organizing heating, including the installation of radiators - the heating elements of the system.
Varieties of heated towel rails
There are three types of heated towel rails:
- Water;
- Electrical;
- Mixed (combined).
Bathroom water radiators consist of tubular elements of various profiles, through which the coolant circulates. Water from the heating system, hot water supply system or DHW recirculation acts as a heat carrier.
Towel dryers connected to the central heating system operate only during the heating season. Devices connected to a working DHW recirculation system operate all year round.
The last option - heated towel rails on the hot water pipeline - is the most disadvantageous. With this connection, the product heats up only when organizing a constant consumption of hot water in the riser. But it should be noted that such a heated towel rail insert is quite rare.
The second most popular are electric bathroom heaters. They differ in independence from the presence of a coolant and the mode of operation of intra-house networks, they operate from a 220V network. The shape of these devices does not differ from water heated towel rails.
The product has a built-in (removable) heating element (electric cartridge), its internal volume is filled with various intermediate liquids - oil, antifreeze, and so on.
Electric chucks differ in functionality - from simple temperature control to programming the operating mode of the device.
There are cable modifications of electric heated towel rails. They have heating cables built into the tubular elements. Such devices are characterized by a high heating rate.
Combined heated towel rails combine the qualities and most of the characteristics of the two main types. The heaters can operate in the mode of coolant flow, they have a built-in heating element. In the absence of a coolant, it is possible to switch the operating mode to autonomous.
Mixed-type devices are not very popular in our country. This is due to their high cost, low quality and contamination of the coolant. Contaminants deposit deposits on the heating element during operation in the heating system. Subsequently, it often overheats and fails.
Varieties of heated towel rails
Depending on connection type:
The water heated towel rail is connected to the heating system (they work only in winter) or hot water supply (it works when the hot water supply in the house is working, that is, almost around the clock). When choosing, special attention should be paid to the quality, durability and strength of the material from which this or that model is made.
An electric heated towel rail requires an outlet at the installation site. Temperature regulation is possible (in this case, the thermostat can be located on the plug)
It should be noted that such models may differ in increased power consumption.
The combined heated towel rail is practical and convenient.You can choose the appropriate type of connection and advantageously alternate them depending on the time of year or other factors. However, the cost of such a product may be higher than other types described above.
In the photo above, a swivel-type electric towel warmer (it can be turned away from the wall or towards the wall). On such a model, you can hang no more than 5 kg of underwear and towels (each model has its own restrictions on the weight of linen that can be dried on it). On the plug there is a button with an indication lamp (illuminated in the working on position), when pressed, you can turn the device on or off without unplugging it from the outlet.
Depending on the location:
- A horizontal heated towel rail is both a clothes dryer and a heating radiator, which occupies a relatively small area during installation.
- A vertical heated towel rail, compared to a horizontal one, occupies a rather impressive space on the wall, but it also has a large usable area for drying clothes.
Depending on the form:
- The snake is probably the most popular and familiar form of such products for us. Smooth, soft, rounded shapes emphasize the calm, cozy design of the bathroom.
- The ladder after the snake is also relatively convenient and popular, more suitable for those who have right angles and the severity of forms prevail in the interior design of the bathroom.
- U-shaped in the form of the Latin letter U with snake elements in the design has an interesting shape that can be advantageously beaten in the design of the bathroom.
- The design option can sometimes have the most unimaginable and bizarre shape for the most daring innovative solutions in the field of interior design.
Depending on the material:
- copper,
- ceramic,
- aluminum,
- steel.
Many of us remember (who are older) simple serpentine heated towel rails in the bathroom, connected to a hot water system (who had it, of course). Nowadays, the varieties of such necessary snake-shaped devices and this type of connection are not limited. The choice is the widest both in design and in other types described above. There is always something to choose from.
Before use, be sure to study the manufacturer's instructions for using the product in order to know how to use it correctly, how many kilograms of laundry can be hung on it for drying, etc.
Choosing a heated towel rail for the bathroom
Choosing a heated towel rail should begin with determining its type. To do this, you need to know which networks the device is connected to - heating, hot water or recycling.
Then it is necessary to determine the required mode of operation depending on the constancy of the supply of coolant. If the substation is connected to a central heating system or to a DHW riser, and its constant operation is required, the choice can be stopped on the electric model.
If a water heating device is selected (that is, it suits the heat supply mode), you need to carefully consider the ratio of connection points and connecting dimensions. Connection should be made with a minimum number of connections.
The next selection criterion is the overall dimensions of the device. You should first determine the installation location of the heated towel rail, correlate it with the connection points, and measure the approximate dimensions (height, width, depth).
When choosing a water heated towel rail, you should pay attention to the operating pressure of the device (indicated in the product data sheet). The pressure must be at least 7 kgf/cm2
The product should be selected with increased resistance to corrosion, preferably equipped with a thread for installing an air vent at the top point. An important role is played by the duration of the warranty provided by the manufacturer.
You can often install a water heated towel rail yourself, but the cost of materials for connection is always higher than that of electrical counterparts.
Another selection criterion is the thermal power of the device. It is always registered in the product passport. The power should be comparable to the dimensions of the bathroom (based on 120 - 130 W / m2 of room area). Excessive deviations up or down can create uncomfortable conditions in the bathroom - it will be cold or too hot, which is also not always pleasant.
Towel dryers - bathroom heaters responsible for providing comfort
The correct choice of the type and characteristics of the device plays a major role in this important task.
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Functions of the heated towel rail
The bathroom is intended for the sanitary needs of the family - bathing, washing - processes associated with the use of a large amount of water. The constant use of water maintains high indoor humidity. Excessive humidity promotes the formation of fungi, creates a feeling of cold, and prevents things from drying out.
The main functions of the heated towel rail are aimed at eliminating these negative consequences:
- The heated towel rail maintains a temperature that provides a comfortable feeling when taking water procedures;
- The device is used for drying towels, a certain amount of wet laundry;
- The heater dries the room, prevents the negative impact of moisture on finishing materials, the formation of mold and fungi;
- A high-quality product is an exquisite element of the design of the room.
