Bathroom water heated towel rails

Every little detail is important in creating a harmonious bathroom interior. In addition to plumbing and furnishings, special attention is paid to heated towel rails. From the material in this article, you will find out what they are, what advantages and disadvantages they have. In addition, we will look at the main aspects of their selection.

Water heated towel rails have a number of advantages.

• They differ in various design and shape options for choosing the most optimal for a particular bathroom, differ in diameter, installation method. Their assortment allows you to choose an option, taking into account different taste preferences.
• They are made of various materials, which allows you to choose an option taking into account practicality and durability.
• They are aesthetically attractive and can beautify any interior.
• The products are functional with maximum compactness, they can be used to dry not only towels, but also small things.
• The more coils 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, preventing the formation and spread of mold and mildew.
• Compared to electric and combined counterparts, water heated towel rails are not only simpler, but also cheaper.
• They can be connected to a hot water supply riser if it is looped back.

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

Bathroom water heated towel rails 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 example, high carbon zinc alloy steel has a high coefficient of thermal conductivity and resistance to rust. Products stainless steel reasonable in price, practical and durable.

An excellent option is considered chrome modifications... They cost more, but this pays off in reliability and performance. In contrast, the options black steel not as durable as they are prone to corrosion. In order to extend the service life, they are covered with a special compound inside. Outwardly, they look like stainless steel coils, but they are much cheaper.

Wall mounted towel dryers from non-ferrous metals (brass and copper) considered rare. Brass, despite its excellent heat conductivity, does not have a long service life. Copper, on the other hand, 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 as a decorative element of the bathroom interior. They look great in antique designs.

The shape of the heated towel rail depends on the type of connection. It can be universal, bottom and side. With a side connection, the inlet connected to the DHW pipes is located on the side. When the connection is at the bottom, the lead is at the bottom. For devices with a universal type of connection, the connection is both side and bottom. When connecting the dryer, unused connections are simply closed with special plugs.

The type of construction can be different: U-shaped, M-shaped, in the form of a staircase, 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 double-circuit devices. Individual coils look intricate at all. They can have several additional bars to increase its functionality.

The sizes of water towel dryers are different. For example, an M-shaped model can be 60 cm high, 38-41 cm wide.More complex structures range from 60-63 cm in height with a width of 60 cm and a distance between pipes of 10 cm.

Ladder modifications can be 70 cm or more in height, having a width of 50-53 cm and a distance between 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 cm wide and 50 cm high.

The models offered to the attention of buyers are laconic and intricate, small and large, with different amounts and bends of the pipe. Depending on the design idea, they can be supplemented with a variety of hooks and shelves. The more complex the model, the more expensive it is.

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

The design of individual modifications resembles clothes dryers, and therefore they can dry a lot of small items (for example, underwear or socks). The arrangement of pipes can be linear, with different or the same distance between them. Individual 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 play up the style of the bathroom, choosing different tones for the resources of a particular design. For example, dryers look original under aged bronze, nickel, gilding.

The secret of a successful purchase lies in choosing a reliable manufacturer, time-tested and having a good reputation among buyers. Among other brands, it is worth noting the products of the following brands.

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

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

Attempting to self-thread a thread can lead to microscopic cracks on the inner walls. It is here that a fistula can be expected in the future with a water hammer. It is also necessary to check the technical characteristics: the plumbing fixtures of multi-storey buildings must withstand at least 6 atm. If the product does not fit the technical characteristics, you should not buy it.

For private houses that are distinguished by an autonomous heating system, you can buy options with a pressure of 3 atm. The power of the wall dryer also depends on the area of ​​the pipe reamer, which is used for production. For example, a "ladder" is good because it gives off a lot of heat and can more easily withstand water hammer.

As for the material of manufacture, the black steel options are suitable for bathrooms of private houses with an autonomous heating system provided. Better to buy stainless steel coils. In comparison with analogues made of non-ferrous metals, they will not fail in 5-7 years. Modifications with seamless, seamless tubes 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 ones will cost more. With regard to configuration, this criterion depends on the preference of the buyer.

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

In order not to doubt the quality of the goods you like in the store, it is necessary to require a quality certificate, which any branded product has. Besides him the buyer must be provided with a warranty card, which indicates the name of the manufacturer's company... As for the type of purchase, the online option is undesirable. With his own eyes, the buyer has the ability to detect manufacturing defects.

We suggest paying attention to a few examples of the functional placement of wall-mounted dryers in bathroom interiors.

• Laconic version with top shelf.

• Laconic model with side connection.

• M-shaped version of the dryer without welding seams.

• Compact model with bottom connection.

• Functional version of the corner type.

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

How to choose a heated towel rail, see below.