Water heated towel rails for the bathroom

Every detail is important in creating a harmonious bathroom interior. In addition to plumbing and furniture elements, special attention is paid to heated towel rails. From the material in this article you will learn what they are, what advantages and disadvantages they have. In addition, we will consider the main aspects of their choice.

Water heated towel rails have several advantages.

• They differ in various design options and shapes to select the most suitable for a particular bathroom, differ in diameter, installation method. Their assortment allows you to choose the option taking into account different taste preferences.
• They are made of various materials, which allows you to choose the option taking into account practicality and durability.
• Aesthetically attractive and able to decorate any interior.
• The products are functional with maximum compactness, they can dry not only towels, but also small things.
• The more turns in them, the more they reduce the humidity of the bathroom, contributing to the formation of an optimal microclimate, reducing the amount of moisture and heating the air in the bathroom, and prevent the formation and spread of mold and fungus.
• Compared to electric and combined counterparts, water heated towel rails are not only simpler arranged, but also cheaper.
• They can be connected to the hot water riser if it is looped.

However, along with the advantages, water heated towel rails have several disadvantages. For instance, they cannot work if the circulation of hot water in the pipe is stopped. A significant drawback is the fact that connecting the device to a hot water supply system leads to high working pressure, pressure testing, internal scale and water hammer. And if the equipment is of poor quality, this can lead to leakage of hot water and flooding of the neighbors from below.

Water heated towel rails for bathrooms are made of stainless steel, cast iron, aluminum, copper, brass and ferrous metals. Depending on this, the quality and strength characteristics of the products differ. For instance, high carbon zinc alloy steel Differs in high coefficient of thermal conductivity and resistance to rust. Products stainless steel reasonable in price, practical and durable.

Great option considered chrome modifications. They cost more, but it pays off with reliability and operational characteristics. In contrast, options black steel not so durable as they are subject to corrosion. In order to extend the service life inside they are coated with a special composition. Outwardly, they look like stainless steel coils, but they are much cheaper.

Wall mounted towel dryers non-ferrous metals (brass and copper) considered rare. Brass, despite its excellent heat conductivity, does not have a long service life. Copper, by contrast, is characterized by long-term operation. However, such a coil is not cheap.

They buy such modifications to recreate a certain atmosphere, using not only as a functional, but also a decorative element of the bathroom interior. They look great in antique design.

The shape of the heated towel rail depends on the type of connection. It is universal, lower and lateral. With lateral connection, the eyeliner connected to the DHW pipes is located on the side. When the connection is lower, the liner is at the bottom. For devices with a universal type of connection, the eyeliner is simultaneously both side and bottom. When connecting the dryer, unused eyeliners are simply closed with special plugs.

The type of construction can be different: U-shaped, M-shaped, in the form of a ladder, options "modern", "foxtrot". Recently, buyers have begun to pay attention to modifications with a progressive design in the form of zigzags, drops, as well as dual-circuit devices. Separate coils do look intricate at all. They can have several additional crossbars that increase its functionality.

The sizes of water towel dryers vary. For example, an M-shaped model can be 60 meters high, 38-41 cm wide. More complex structures are 60-63 cm high with a width of 60 cm and a pipe spacing of 10 cm.

Ladder modifications can be 70 cm or more highhaving a width of 50-53 cm and a distance between the pipes of 18 cm. The height can exceed the mark of 1-1.2 m, the width sometimes reaches 80-90 cm. The distance between the pipes can exceed 20 cm.Laconic models with a shelf are 40 wide and 50 cm high.

The models offered to the attention of buyers are concise and intricate, small and large, with different numbers and bending of the pipe. Depending on the design idea, they can be complemented by a variety of hooks and shelves. The more complex the model, the more expensive it is.

Shelves can be very diverse. Such devices, along with creating a comfortable atmosphere in the bathroom, are also organizers. They can store clothes (for example, bathrobes or linen). Despite the fact that the shelves are not wide, they can also be used for storage of any things. Moreover, they can consist of one, two, three gratings.

The design of individual modifications resembles drying clothes, and therefore they can be dried on a lot of small items (for example, underwear or socks). The location of the pipes can be linear, with different or the same distance between them. Separate elements of dryers can be located not only parallel to the wall, but also at an angle. The upper part is straight and arched.

The color of the structures also differs, which allows you to beat the style of the bathroom, choosing different tones for the resources of a particular design. For example, dryers for aged bronze, nickel, and gilding look original.

The secret to a successful purchase lies in choosing a reliable manufacturer that has been tested by time and has a good reputation with customers. Among other brands, it is worth noting the products of the following brands.

• Margaroli - products in various colors for working in the domestic hot water system. Models of modern design of a high price category.
• Arbonia - German-made water towel warmers-coils, made to order, ranging in height from 73 to 184 cm.
• Brandoni - products of the Italian brand for a wealthy circle of customers, characterized by a laconic arched top, as well as different dimensions.
• Zehnder - Swiss-made products from stainless steel and plumbing brass, characterized by a large selection of modifications and size groups.
• Terminus - flat and voluminous models with a nice design and reasonable cost, as well as a wide range of dimensions.
• Termosmart - practical water heated towel rails with lateral connection, budget cost and attractive design.

Not every hot water wall dryer is worth the purchase. Choosing a model that will last a long time should be careful and thoughtful. To buy a good option, experts recommend paying attention to several factors. For example, variants of simple shapes are considered the best models, since they do not have welds. This minimizes the chance of leaks. However, it is not enough to take a simple coil: it is necessary to choose the wall thickness correctly. If it is insufficient, it will not be possible to cut the thread qualitatively. In this case, the seals may not help.

Attempting to thread it yourself can lead to the formation of microscopic cracks on the inner walls. It is here that later on with hydroblow you can wait for a fistula. It is also necessary to check the technical characteristics: the sanitary fittings of multi-storey buildings must withstand at least 6 atm. If the product does not fit the technical specifications, you should not buy it.

For private houses that have an independent heating system, you can buy options with a pressure of 3 atm. The power of the wall dryer also depends on the sweep area of ​​the pipe, which is used for production. For example, the “ladder” is good in that it gives off a lot of heat and can more easily withstand water hammer.

As for the material of manufacture, the options made of black steel are suitable for bathrooms of private houses with the provided independent heating system. It is better to buy stainless steel coils. In comparison with analogues of non-ferrous metals, they will not fail after 5-7 years. Modifications with seamless pipes without seams with a wall thickness of 3 mm are ideal. They are resistant to hard water and pressure drops.

Heated towel rails can be polished or chrome plated. Those that are painted are cheaper. Polished will cost more. As for the configuration, this criterion depends on the preferences of the buyer.

Do not buy models that are made of thin-walled welded pipe or black steel. As for the purchase of imported options, the purchase of modifications connected to the heating system is undesirable. This is due to the fact that they often do not have anti-corrosion coating. It is important to consider that in models with a large number of tubes, the chance of clogging is greater.

In order not to doubt the quality of the goods you like in the store, you need to require a quality certificate that any branded product has. Besides him the buyer must be provided with a warranty card indicating the name of the manufacturer’s company. As for the type of purchase, the online option is undesirable. First-hand, the buyer has the ability to detect manufacturing defects.

We offer you to pay attention to Some examples of the functional placement of wall-mounted dryers in the interior of bathrooms.

• A laconic version with a top shelf.

• Laconic model with lateral connection.

• M-shaped version of the dryer without welds.

• Compact model with bottom connection.

• Functional version of the corner type.

• Modification with shut-off valves, allowing you to turn off the device in the heat.

On how to choose a heated towel rail, see below.