Heated towel rack in the bathroom: a photo with a modern design towel rail

Recreation area at the same time bearing the intimate nature, should look clean and pleasing to the eye - it's about the bathroom. And yet there must always be warm and comfortable. And keep these two components of comfort helps a heated towel rail.

Modern bathroom towel

Towel bathroom (photo) has a curved pipe embedded in the hot-water supply system where it circulates continuously, while maintaining high temperature. That is why this constant element bathrooms easily dried towels and more. And in areas with harsh winters is especially appreciated also function space heating. In addition, there is the technical side of the issue: design radiator - compensating loop in the hot water system.

Modern bathroom heated towel rails in the interior - it is also a stylistic addition to the overall design. But here's the big size does not always make it possible to place it in small apartments (Khrushchev, for example).

With regard to water towel warmer, here the choice is somewhat limited by domestic producers. As for electric radiators quite the opposite. Domestic and foreign manufacturers supply the products to the market in a wide range. Separately, it should be noted the combined version is especially true for homes, where in the summer the hot water is turned off.

Decorative and practical towel warmer function

In the difficult conditions of the bath where the washing, cleaning, treatment - regular, even with good ventilation to achieve normal climate difficult. A moisture - this is a fantastic environment for the development of colonies of bacteria and mold. Metal covered with rust, the wooden elements are beginning to rot. Connecting the towel dryer to prevent the destructive effects because:

• the air is always dry;
• mold and rot dry conditions afraid;
• equipment and furniture is operated longer.

Which to choose a heated towel rail

The serpentine tube, from childhood we've seen in the parents' bathroom, referred to as a water heated towel rail. Efficiency - one of the positive aspects of their (more expensive electrician). But here it is to adjust the heating is not possible. In case of problems with it (a mechanical failure) there is a risk of flooding not only his, but also the neighboring baths.

Materials for the manufacture of water-heated towel rails, as in the photo in the bathroom, use different - brass, steel, stainless steel. It is a guarantee of strength and durability. Work from the hot water supply system and require compliance with standards and proper care (competent setting right the selected radiator, capable of withstanding high water pressure and to resist corrosion).

Another type of design radiators - electric. Functioning of the network and large power is not consumed (as a normal light bulb). The heating elements are filled with water or oil. Thermostat switch allows you to adjust its work. The temperature of the bath can be maintained in the range of 5-30 degrees plus. Equipment cost is quite decent.

technical differences

1. Diagonal connection fittings for water generators design characteristic of the popular model "ladder." This allows a uniform circulation of the coolant (water) around the unit. Compound requires additional lining pipe and establishing adapters. According to the rules SNIP when connected should include shut-off valve. When choosing a special attention should be paid to the quality of welds.
   

   Driving diagonal connection towel warmer

2. Large size and complex shape are characteristic of heated towel rails with bottom connection. The presence of topping units to increase the area of ​​heating and space for drying requires good water pressure in the system.
   

   Scheme bottom connection towel warmer

3. The lateral connection is performed through the two inputs using additional fittings. Are secure in the three locations is required. It can significantly save space, especially if the bathroom is small. The shape of these radiators M- and U-shaped.
   

   Driving side connection towel warmer

The choice of material the towel dryer: which one is better?

Of particular importance is the choice of material for the bathroom in apartment buildings, where the hot water supply system is looped. Design radiator must fit not only in the interior, but also in the technical system.

1. Stainless steel. These towel warmers in the bathroom (see photo) are durable, have a high thermal conductivity, are resistant to corrosion processes, available in a wide range. For water should be selected for this model with a wall thickness of 2 mm.
   

   The classical model of stainless steel with bottom connection

2. Ferrous (steel). The product is sufficiently robust and durable. Covered with anticorrosive. With the passage of time (10 years) as a result of sedimentation on the walls of the thermal conductivity of the solid particles will deteriorate.
   

   Creative Model of black steel bath in a modern style

3. Copper (and its brass alloy). Shade material will please lovers of antiquity. But requires a constant and careful maintenance in order to avoid tarnishing, low quality water will wall thinning (abrasive wear). As a result, after 5 years, there are risks in the course of the bending point.
   

   In the role of towel warmer can act conveniently located copper pipes

Dimensions of heated towel rails and power: choose the correct option for the bathroom

When choosing and buying a towel warmer is important not only the technical side of the issue. Size matters, too. And it is repelled from the area of ​​the bathroom. Standard relative concept here. Manufacturers are studying the needs of customers in the market and, on the basis of such information are made radiators.

Properly selected power will give the opportunity to fully heat the room. In the case of good insulation when calculating power must be multiplied by the 80 watts of the bathroom. For poor insulation, this figure rises to 130. Do not forget that on the radiator would be something to dry, so to the final figure, add 20%. Thus, the minimum temperature in the room will be 24 degrees.

Shape towel, their features

Heated towel rack in the interior of the bathroom as in the photo should be suitable in style and at the same time to carry out their responsibilities. Modern products are available in many different shapes:

• horseshoe;
• ladder;
• coil.

The coating is also different: the enamel, chrome, "gold-plated". Prices are directly dependent on the technological features of manufacture. Representatives of the domestic industry producing the P and M-shaped chrome-plated products. However, you can find an option and "ladder" - crossbars straight and convex shape. Produced and M-shaped rotary model. They are intended for 15 atmospheres, but is maintained at more than 20 tests.

Foreign manufacturers of pet range. Comfortable design with three rungs and different distances from the wall is suitable for drying things, because they do not touch. Finnish manufacturers produce S-, M-, and U-shaped with different embodiments of the axle distance. In Germany, radiators made with a combination of round and square tubes, equipped with hooks for coats. However, when choosing should carefully study the specifications.

Heated towel rail - an indispensable attribute of the modern bathroom, which is intended to serve to establish a permanent comfort temperature, drying of small things and the design element.

Video on how to select and install the towel rail

Photo Gallery: heated towel rail in the bathroom interior