Each of us has undergone repairs in the bathroom at least once in our life and wonders which towel warmer to choose, because it is an indispensable attribute of the bathroom. To date, the Russian market has a huge selection of different models of these devices, which differ both in appearance and in principle of operation. Therefore, it can be quite difficult to decide how to choose a heated towel rail that fits perfectly into the interior, will be practical and reliable.
The choice of towel warmer for the design and features of the bathroom
When choosing a heated towel rail, first of all, it is worth considering the features of the interior of the bathroom.
For those rooms that have high humidity, models made of anticorrosive materials are best suited, and for people who need constant drying of linen, it is better to choose electric towel warmers, which also allow you to heat the bathroom.
Also, when choosing a heated towel rail, important aspects are the mounting method, installation diagram, reliability, durability, corrosion resistance, design that ideally should be combined with other decor elements in style and color, as well as in harmony with the general type of interior. Today, according to the type of energy used, there are three main types - water, universal and electric heated towel rails.
How to choose the best, this article will tell, where their varieties, features and advantages will be considered. The design also distinguishes towel warmers in the form of a coil, ladder, from a round pipe or square profile. All models differ in the distance between the pipes, width, height. Therefore, when deciding which company to choose a heated towel rail, it is important to consider the parameters of the bathroom and your individual preferences and tastes. Consider each type of heated towel rails.
Electric heated towel rail
The electric heated towel rail operates on the principle of a conventional heater and is powered by the mains. This type of device is best suited for those apartments and houses in which there are often problems with the supply of hot water, as well as if the feature of the bathroom does not provide water supply to the heated towel rail. The advantages of this type are the absence of leaks, hygiene, ease of installation and operation.
By the method of connecting towel rails are with hidden and external wiring, as well as technical and stationary. When deciding how to choose an electric heated towel rail, it is first of all necessary to be guided by the necessary power level, which should ensure constant and optimal heating of the bathroom, as well as drying of things. For example, for a standard bathroom with an area of 2.5 square meters, a heated towel rail with a capacity of 267 watts is suitable. The most convenient option for those families in which there is a small child is a model with a temperature regulator, since with such devices you can not worry about the baby getting burned.
Features of installation of a heated towel rail
When thinking about how to choose a heated towel rail, it is important to consider whether it is suitable for the bathroom by the type of installation. Installing an electric heated towel rail is quite simple and will fit any type of bathroom with any finish.First of all, it is necessary to assemble the structure, attach the upper mounts that are attached to the kit.
After this, it is necessary to try the heated towel rail against the wall, level its position and mark the reference points with a pencil or marker. Depending on the decoration of the walls of the bathroom, you should choose the necessary tool for making holes - a percussion drill, a drill on the tile, a perforator. We make holes equal to the parameters of the dowels attached to the delivery set of the heated towel rail.
After all four holes have been prepared, you must insert the dowels into them and hammer them in with a hammer. After that, the electrical wiring is supplied. Then you should align the heated towel rail, press it against the wall and fix it with screws. After that, you can connect the electric towel to the outlet and check the operation. At this stage, installation work is completed.
Stainless Steel Water Towel
Water heated towel rails are powered by hot water or a heating system.
When thinking about how to choose a water heated towel rail, it is important to consider the pressure in the system.
It is important that it matches the operating pressure of the device. One of the varieties of water electric dryers is a model made of stainless steel.
The advantages of this model are corrosion resistance and long service life. By their design, stainless steel towel rails are divided into seam and seamless. In seamless models, the appearance of rust is completely eliminated, and in suture joints at the joints of the metal corrosion can appear.
How to choose a heated towel rail in the bathroom - from non-ferrous or ferrous metals
On the shelves of Russian stores you can also find water towel rails made of non-ferrous and ferrous metals. For the manufacture of non-ferrous metal models, copper and brass are used. The advantages of these devices are their good thermal conductivity, but they are inferior to steel models by their service life.
In addition, copper is prone to abrasion under the influence of small particles passing through the pipeline, as a result of which the pipe walls of the device can become thinner over time, and there is a risk of leaks. Ferrous metal heated towel rails are durable and reliable, but are susceptible to corrosion. Therefore, the best models are galvanized, nickel-plated or chrome-plated, which can resist the appearance of rust, and also increase the service life of the device.
Single-circuit towel rails
According to their design, heated towel rails are divided into single-circuit and double-circuit.
Simple single-circuit are a curved pipe in the form of a coil or ladder.
They can be connected both to the hot water supply system and to heating.
In the first case, the device will work all year round, and the second option - only during the heating season.
Therefore, thinking about how to choose a heated towel rail in the bathroom, it is worth deciding on the installation method in accordance with the presence of communication networks. Since steel tends to corrode under the influence of oxygen bubbles, these models are best purchased from stainless steel, brass, anodized aluminum or copper.
Towel warmers
In the event that, for one reason or another, a water heated towel rail is selected from steel, it is best to select a dual-circuit model. This device involves a design that provides for the flow along one water circuit, and on the second antifreeze, which carries the heat received from hot water throughout the entire area of the device. Antifreeze circulates in its circuit due to its own convection caused by the temperature difference. Such devices are more efficient and productive in comparison with single-circuit models.
Features of installing a water heated towel rail
When deciding how to choose a heated towel rail, it is important to consider the design of the old device and the way it is connected to the water supply system. Installation of a water heated towel rail is quite complicated, as it requires a supply to the water supply or heating system. Therefore, it is better to use the services of professional masters for installation who already have experience installing such devices. The process of installing a water heated towel rail includes:
- Dismantling of the old device, having previously disconnected the water supply. In this case, if a threaded connection is provided, it is necessary to unscrew it. And if the device is welded to the pipes, it is necessary to cut it off with a grinder.
- Installation of cranes. If the old heated towel rail was cut, then you must first cut the thread using a die.
- Installation of a new device, during which it is worth paying special attention to waterproofing the connection.
- Quality control of the installation. We check the heated towel rail for leaks, opening the water supply, to eliminate the possibility of leaks.
Universal heated towel rail
Thinking about how to choose a heated towel rail, it can be difficult to decide which one is still better - water or electric. In this case, it is best to give preference to a universal device that combines the advantages of each of them. By their design, most often universal heated towel rails are double-circuit. Hot water flows from the water supply network along the primary circuit.
And in the second circuit is mounted an electric heating element that is able to work from the mains. Thus, by installing this device in the bathroom, you will always be provided with a working heated towel rail, since both types of heating can replace each other in their design - whether the power is turned off or there are interruptions in the hot water supply.
Thinking about which water towel dryer to choose, you should pay attention to the availability of this convenient and practical universal model. After all, it has more features, however, and is more expensive than its competitors - electric or water. In addition, when deciding which heated towel rail to choose, it is worth paying attention to the design. Today, there are many designer designs that not only fulfill their functions, but are also an important element in the decoration of the bathroom.
