Bath Towel





The arrangement of the bathroom does not end with wall decoration and preparing the floor for laying tiles, buying a bathroom, a washbasin with a mirror and other necessary furniture. To make it as comfortable as possible, you also need to purchase a heated towel rail for the bathroom. Someone may say that in fact, this is a completely unnecessary thing, but in reality, it is a huge misconception. When this interior detail is present in the bathroom, it is always comfortable and convenient. Towels can be dried on it, and condensation will not form on pipes, furniture and a mirror. This is not just a dryer, but a microclimate regulator. We learn more about what types of towel warmers from this article.

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Choosing a heated towel rail

In addition to the fact that the heated towel rail in the bathroom helps to dry things, it also helps to heat the air in this room. Most often they have a rather unpresentable appearance, namely they are an ordinary bent pipe of a heating system or hot water supply, so few decide to replace them.

You have to meet a water heated towel rail in the bathroom quite often, but it looks so outdated and unattractive that you want to close it with something. Better - replace it with a new one. But it is difficult to choose it yourself, because they are produced today in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, it has not only a diverse appearance, but can also be very cheap or very expensive. The main thing - when choosing a new heated towel rail, take into account whether or not it can withstand the necessary pressure, because first of all, it performs a heating function.

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What forms are heated towel rails?

So, in order not to get confused when choosing, you need to carefully consider what forms it happens and what properties a heated towel rail has for a bath The most common forms of towel dryers are:

1. U-shaped towel warmers - due to their standard shape are considered the most popular. They are suitable for bathrooms with a heating system via two pipes with an oval or straight jumper.
2. Models, consisting of two parts of a U-shaped - outwardly they resemble the Latin letter S.
3. A dryer consisting of three U-shaped elements at once - it resembles a ladder.
4. On sale there are models that combine some non-standard forms. They usually have additional branches and bends.
5. Electric heated towel rails - differ in the most unusual and interesting forms.

Important! The form, in particular, affects the design requirements and inquiries of customers. That is why when choosing this element of the bathroom you need to take into account the size of the room, the finish of the floor and walls, as well as the features of the equipment installed here.

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How to accurately select the desired size heated towel rail?

Which heated towel rail to choose for the bathroom is more dependent on the size of the room itself. If your bathroom is large enough, it is recommended to install a dryer with a high level of heat transfer, which will allow it to dry a lot of things.But they are not cheap.

Also, when choosing, you need to consider how far from each other the points of connection of the pipes to the heating system are located. If the device is installed incorrectly, namely with a stretch, then it will be heavily overloaded. In addition, such installation will definitely provoke a pipe break, as a result, the apartment will be flooded.

Important! Remember, the closer the heater is to the floor, the more efficient it will be in the bathroom to exchange heat. But drying things will be extremely inconvenient. It cannot be installed under the ceiling either. The ideal distance for installing it is one and a half meters from the floor.

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How does the design of a heated towel rail affect his choice?

Today, there are a lot of such bathroom accessories, of a very different design. Manufacturers systematize heated towel rails in the bathroom according to the following criteria:

• Form;
• The material of manufacture.

Regarding the form, we have already figured out, now a little about the materials.

Materials:

• Such devices are often made of metal, for example, copper or black, stainless steel, which is complemented by a galvanized and chrome-plated coating.
• Also, heaters are often painted with enamel of various shades, you can even make it to order.
• There are also models on the market that combine glass and metal.
• Also popular are sheet and rotary models that look quite stylish.

Important! The main thing is that this detail does not stand out from the general style, so it is logical to take into account the color scheme and the design of the room itself, choosing a heated towel rail for the bathroom.

What material does the heated towel rail still choose?

To make an unmistakable choice, you need to consider each option individually. So, on sale today there are the following models of heated towel rails:

1. Black steel models are considered the most inexpensive option, which, unfortunately, has a lot of disadvantages - exfoliation of the upper layer of the chrome coating, minimal rusting time. Buying them is extremely risky, because they are often made from a thin-walled suture pipe.
2. Stainless steel is considered an eternal material, so many prefer devices made precisely from this alloy. But they also have a disadvantage. Unfortunately, such dryers are very susceptible to such phenomena as stray currents, and this is dangerous for apartment buildings. It is these currents that spoil the stainless steel, and over time it turns into a sieve.
3. Really high-quality and reliable models are made of copper. Their only minus is the high cost, but they are worth it.

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The role of the correct connection of heaters in their functioning

Connection, installation and replacement of heated towel rails are quite complicated processes, which are better for professionals who know clearly what and how to do, taking into account all the rules and regulations. If your family has a small child, it would be more logical to install the device below the standard level so that it can independently hang its towel to dry.

Installation should begin with a statement to the company managing your home. If you do not agree, then in the event of a leak, you will pay and fix everything yourself, and the culprit may not be your new heated towel rail for the bathroom.

Important! Installation should be carried out in accordance with a written contract, and only in this way you can present something to the contractor in case of breakdown.

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Can I make a towel dryer with my own hands?

In principle, having some skills and knowledge, it’s quite possible to independently make a heated towel rail in the bathroom:

1. To begin with, you will need to purchase a radiator of the desired type. It is better if it is a vertical ladder with two entrances and exits.
2. First, a heater purchased in a store is inserted into the lower entrance, which is quite possible to supplement with an electronic thermostat. The main thing is not to lose sight of the sealing of the place where you entered the heater.
3. Installation is carried out using special sealing gaskets.
4. At the top of the radiator a Mayevsky crane is installed.
5. You can attach the device to the heating pipes by means of threaded connections.
6. At the inlet and outlet you need to install ball valves.

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How to choose a reliable manufacturer of heated towel rails?

It would seem that it is not difficult to decide which heated towel rail to choose for the bathroom, but this is only at first glance. The fact is that modern manufacturers offer such a huge assortment that their heads spin. Which models are better foreign or domestic?

Important! Remember that the main purpose of the dryer is a compensating loop. But not all models cope with this, since overseas and our water supply systems are very different. This must be taken into account.

The heated towel rail for the bathroom should be not only convenient, but also of high quality. For example, foreign dryers are often produced without a corrosion protective layer, because in Europe, air does not enter the heating pipe.

Important! The domestic heating system has active oxygen, which, when combined with high temperature, leads to the start of the metal corrosion process. Water includes a lot of impurities, because of which the pipes simply overgrow.

European models are often equipped with a rotary mechanism, allowing the device to rotate one hundred and eighty degrees. But before choosing such a dryer, check to see if there is enough space in your bathroom for a smooth turn.

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We hope, with the help of the information from this article, the situation with which to choose a heated towel rail for the bathroom is clarified for you. Remember that both water and electrical systems require a competent connection. Otherwise, their safety will be relative.