TOWEL 6 types: advantages and disadvantages

Towel is a heating apparatus for drying towels and room heating.

water heated towel rail

The principle of operation is based on an aqueous towel warmer heat transfer from the remote source with a further external heat transfer at the point where a heated towel rail. Such structures are installed in homes settlements.

In urban areas, as a heat source, are the combined heat and power, boilers, boilers local setting and the like. Advantage - concentration in one place of energy source with further distribution to consumers. To transfer heat prepared water is used.

functions:

1. Create a comfortable environment in the room. This function is useful in the winter - to take a shower or wash in the morning much more pleasant in a warm room than where the temperature is cold shiver.
2. Dries wet towels and erasing things. Due to the elevated temperature, reaching to 60-80 ° C, the process will be reduced to 1-2 hours.
3. Performs the role of a hanger. This is useful if the heated towel rail is located next to a sink or bathtub.

As the coolant acts vulgaris prepared water heated by an external source. For the settlements - is district heating. In the private house building:

• hot water boiler;
• heat from a heat pump that uses the energy of the earth;
• solar collector - heating the heat transfer fluid produced sunlight.

Pros:

• convenient delivery of heat to the bathroom - is beneficial in terms of mass construction of industrial buildings and civil purposes because of the district heating liquid using coolant;
• water has a good performance for the specific heat, so it requires relatively little;
• simple construction - in simplified form, is a set of pipes joined together;
• It does not require professional knowledge and expertise in the operation - enough to monitor the condition of the outer surface, to update protective coating;
• easy to use - thanks to its configuration, acts as a heat sink, dryer and towel and linen.

Minuses:

• demanding quality coolant - before entering the heating system water passes multistage purification from mechanical and chemical contaminants;
• It requires the use of corrosion-resistant or protected materials. The heated water - oxidizing agent, resulting in the destruction of the product;
• design should withstand pressure surges, Which is not uncommon during the repair work. Because of this increase has to lay the coefficients in the calculations of strength, and this in turn leads to a waste of material;
• the use of non-ferrous alloys reduces the corrosion, but it leads to higher product prices.

During commissioning of new products or after repair, the pipes can be formed airlock. It creates the risk of water hammer.

To remove the gas-cushion has a special device - bleed screw. When putting into operation a heater is discharged through the air shut-off device. The process is performed until the water.

When choosing a towel warmer is taken into account a number of factors:

The device must be adapted to local conditions of the central water supply. He must:

• to withstand the operating pressure in view of the possible water hammer. This happens during maintenance or repair work;
• be able to operate with the applicable in the area heat transfer fluid;
• The heater design should be available to professional knowledge performers. It is possible that the imported device, they will not be able to dock with the existing system of hot supply due to structural differences.

Heated towel rail has to have the necessary thermal capacity, allowing to dry towels and warm the room volume.

The configuration of the device is important from an aesthetic and practical point of - the main purpose of any pattern the heater is drying wet items. On this basis, it is advisable to choose a design that can accommodate towels and related textile products.

towel warmer material is selected based on the desired life of the product, maintainability and cost. It is easier to give in repair of black metal and its price is not high, but stainless steel or non-ferrous alloys have a longer operation without damage.

Required accompanying details - the fittings and adapters required for mounting the towel warmer and Automatic control system, in case of acquisition of the electric or combined drying instrument.

For the production of heaters used:

black steel - one of the most used materials.

Benefits:

• It has an acceptable price for most consumers;
• manufacturing techniques elaborated towel;
• easy installation and dismantling.

Disadvantages:

• subject to corrosion, and therefore requires a protective coating for the inner surface and the outer side is applied to the heat-resistant paint composition;
• sensitive to the quality of the coolant;
• the service life of 10-20 years.

Stainless steel, is different:

• corrosion resistance;
• attractive aesthetic appearance, - polished chrome or the product is easy to fit into the interior bathrooms;
• long service life up to 30-40 years.

But she increased the price compared with the black of the steel products.

Non-ferrous metals and alloys - the most common of them - it's copper and derivatives. Enjoy:

• long life - more than 50 years;
• different thermal conductivity, so energy is fully convey the coolant to the environment;
• easily handled.

Electric heated towel rail

It represents a power converter - with an internal resistance wire enclosed in a metal tube. Between the wall and the heat-insulating member is arranged reliable protection.

Advantages:

• adjustment is made to work connecting electrical power of the heater;
• the ability to adjust - either manually or by an automatic control system set the desired mode;
• Independence from the main water supply;
• easy installation - hangs on the wall and through the cable connected to the mains;
• design versatility allows you to place in the kitchen, hallway, bathroom;
• There are no problems with the heat carrier - water towel warmer is used for complex treatment system.

Disadvantages:

• increases power consumption;
• It requires careful waterproofing construction - water in the bathroom increases the risk of leakage of electric shock and their rights;
• required to apply waterproof sockets;
• power cable have to be positioned so that it does not fall at his feet.

Mounted towel warmer heating system adjustments, will create a comfortable environment in the room and the possibility of quick drying textiles - is set to the maximum of mode.

However, a variety of structures, aesthetic appearance, are in addition to the positive qualities of the electric heater.

Seamless heated towel rail

The design no joints or connections. Such towel are constructed from a seamless tube. As material for 12X18H10T stainless steel.

Benefits:

Application of extruded metal:

• increases the strength;
• reduces the thickness of the pipe wall;
• It reduces the cost of output;
• no welds on the product's surface - a guarantee that the textile product will not be damaged on the metal edge.

Stainless steel has anti-corrosion properties - it keeps oxidative properties of water, resists electrocorrosion which occurs in the central water supply.

It has aesthetic perception - pipes subjected to polishing or chrome coating. In addition, the metal surface does not come into chemical contact with a wet cloth, which is placed for drying.

Graduating in modern models are equipped with thread, which facilitates installation and allows you to build in an extra tube shut-off valve - ball valve. This makes it possible to regulate the heat flow through a heated towel rail. But seamless production is more expensive than welded products from ferrous metal.

Taking into account the technical characteristics, longer life and a nice view, this type of seamless towel, is used in the housing stock.

Swivel towel rail

Swivel towel - a heater that pivots to an angle of 180 °. This idea has rationalized the use of space in the bathroom.

Pros:

• damp cloth does not come into contact with the wall - thanks to this, the appearance of mold and mildew are reduced to a minimum;
• towels do not touch the walls - increased hygienic cleanliness;
• construction with separate sections allow the placement of dried fabric easier, the moisture removal rate increases.

Available in two types - water and electric.

In products with power from the mains there are pros and cons of a stationary model, in addition, it has freedom of movement. For water, this device turns plus the problem of reliable sealing of the rotary assembly. The gasket is made of rubber or silicone, which do not have sufficient mechanical strength. At the end of 1-2 years of operation need to be replaced.

Schematic construction for rotary towel warmer practical:

• the life of the loaded part - tilt-support unit exceeds by 3-4 times than the water heating;
• heater allows for design solutions - it is made from selected, independent of each other parts;
• dimensions of the product are limited free space space and power consumption.

Compared with the water heater, the appliance is more expensive. The basic material used - it is stainless steel, which is polished or coated with chromium.

Heated towel rail for kitchen

Mounted on kitchen towel rail has two functions - works as a heater and dries dishcloths. You can apply the water system or electrical device - it depends on the area of ​​the room or the place of installation of the product.

Restrictions on the installation:

• heater is not suitable to mount near the refrigerator - temperature conditions will damage the cooling unit;
• can not be placed next to the stove - a random accident or falling towel will cause a fire. Spray preparing dishes lead to contamination of tissue and the heater;
• the best place - next to the sink.
• electric appliance for installation is sufficient to define attachment points and to mount using dowel-fixing nails.
• electrical construction easier to disassemble than a water coolant. To manufacture the black metal, stainless steel, nonferrous metals and their alloys.

Water heater cuts in the existing hot water system. In this case it provides:

• installing the inlet and outlet of the closing devices;
• assembling mechanical cleaning filter solid impurities;
• mounting height is chosen based on the physical capabilities of man.

Heated towel rail, ladder

It applied to the power supply or using a liquid coolant. "Ladder" is more commonly called a water appliance. Due to its design, the device has a number of consumer properties:

• an increased number of cross-heats the tubes increases the functionality of the device - can accommodate more things to dry and more heat;
• ease of use;
• aesthetic appearance;
• use of stainless steel or non-ferrous metals will protect from the effects of corrosion.

Models produced stationary or rotary type, with water heat source or from the mains power supply.

Fixed to the wall. Design models can be performed as a ladder with fixing at the top and to the floor. Typical tools of mass production to adapt to the local hot water supply system - have the ability to connect side.

Choosing a heater into the house, it is advisable to take into account the following considerations:

• The design should blend in with the room, without creating obstacles to the movement of people. Better to place the dryer next to the sink, bathtub or shower. The kitchen - next to the sink.

• The size and configuration affect the number of items placed simultaneously and capacity of the heat flow required for heating volume.

• Heated towel rail has to withstand operating conditions created by the central water supply system - to keep the operating pressure not to break down. In other words, the device must be adapted to local conditions.

A variety of types of heated towel rails, submitted by manufacturers, design solutions in the design of appearance of the heating appliance, the heat energy supply means allow to select a suitable design.