Towel dryer for bathroom

Bathroom arrangement does not end with the finishing of walls and preparation of the floor for laying tiles, buying a bathroom, a washbasin with a mirror and other necessary furniture. To make it as comfortable as possible, you also need to buy a heated towel rail for the bathroom. Someone might say that in fact, it's a completely unnecessary thing, but in reality, it's a huge fallacy. When the bathroom is present this detail of the interior, it is always comfortable and convenient. On it you can dry towels, and on the pipes, furniture and mirror will not form condensation. This is not just a dryer, but a microclimate controller. More information about what kinds of heated towel rails exist, we learn from this article.

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The choice of the

towel dryer In addition to the fact that the towel warmer in the bathroom helps to dry things, it also contributes to heating the air in this room. Most often they have a rather unpresentable appearance, namely they represent an ordinary curved pipe of a heating system or hot water supply, so few are hesitant to replace them.

The water towel heater in the bathroom has to be met quite often, but it looks so outdated and unattractive that I want to close it somehow. It is better to replace it with a new one. But it is difficult to choose it yourself, because they produce them today of the most diverse shapes and sizes, has not only a diverse appearance, but can cost both very cheaply and very expensive. The main thing is that when choosing a new towel warmer, consider whether it can withstand the necessary pressure, in fact, first of all, it performs a heating function.

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What are the shapes of heated towel rails?

So, in order not to get confused when choosing, you need to carefully consider what forms it is and what features the bathroom towel has. What are the most common forms of towel dryers:

1. U-shaped towel warmers are considered to be the most popular due to their standard shape. They are suitable for bathrooms with the connection of a heating system by means of two pipes with an oval or straight jumper.
2. Models consisting of two parts of the U-shape - outwardly they resemble the Latin letter S.
3. The dryer, consisting of three elements of the U-shape at once - it resembles a ladder.
4. There are also models on the market that combine some non-standard forms. They, as a rule, have additional branches and bends.
5. Electric towel warmers are distinguished by the most unusual and interesting forms.

Important! The form, in particular, affects the design requirements and customer requests. That is why when choosing this element of the bathroom you need to take into account the dimensions of the room, the finish of the floor and walls, as well as the features of the equipment installed here.

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How to choose the right heated towel rail accurately?

What kind of towel heater to choose for a bathroom, depends more on the size of the room itself. If your bathroom is large enough, it is recommended to install a dryer with a high level of heat exchange, which will allow it to dry a lot of things. But they are not cheap.

Also when selecting, it is necessary to consider how far apart the pipe connection points to the heating system are. If you install the device incorrectly, namely with a stretch, then it will be strongly overloaded. In addition, this installation will definitely provoke a breakthrough of pipes, as a result - the apartment will be flooded.

Important! Remember, the closer the heater is to the floor, the more efficient it will be in the bathroom heat exchange. But it will be extremely inconvenient to dry things. Under the ceiling, you can not install it either. The ideal distance for its installation is one and a half meters from the floor.

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How does the design of the heated towel affect its choice?

To date, such accessories for the bathroom there is a huge variety, a variety of design design. Manufacturers systematize towel warmers in the bathroom according to the following criteria:

• Form;
• Material of manufacture.

Regarding the form we have already figured out, now a little about the materials.

Materials:

• Such devices are made more often from metal, for example, copper or black, stainless steel, which is supplemented with a galvanized and chrome plated coating.
• Also heaters are often painted with enamel of different shades, you can even make it to order.
• There are also models on the market in which glass and metal are combined.
• Sheet and rotary models are also popular, which look quite stylish.

Important! The main thing is that this detail does not stand out from the general style, so it's logical to take into account the color design and design of the room itself, choosing a towel for the bathroom.

What material should I choose the towel heater from?

To make an unmistakable choice, you need to consider each option separately. So, for sale today the following models of heated towel rails are available:

1. Black steel models are considered to be the most inexpensive option, which, unfortunately, has a lot of drawbacks - exfoliation of the top layer of chrome coating, minimum rusting time. Buy them very risky, because they are often made of thin-walled suture pipe.
2. Stainless steel is considered to be an eternal material, so many prefer instruments manufactured from this alloy. But they also have a disadvantage. Unfortunately, such dryers are highly exposed to the phenomenon of wandering currents, and for apartment buildings this is dangerous. It is these currents that spoil the stainless steel, and over time it turns into a sieve.
3. Indeed, quality and reliable models are made of copper. Their only disadvantage is the high cost, but they are worth it.

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The role of the correct connection of heaters in their operation

Connecting, installing and replacing heated towel rails are rather complex processes that are better performed by professionals who know clearly what to do and how to do it, taking into account all rules and regulations. If your family has a small child, it is more logical to install the device below the standard level so that he can hang his towel by himself.

Installation should begin with an application to the company that manages your house. If you do not agree, then in case of a leak, you will pay for and fix everything yourself, and the originator may not be your new bathroom towel.

Important! Installation must be carried out in accordance with a written contract, and only so you can show something to the executor in case of a breakdown.

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Can I make a towel dryer with my own hands?

In principle, having some skills and knowledge, it is quite realistic to make a heated towel rail in the bathroom:

1. To begin with, you will need to purchase a radiator of the required kind. It is better if it is a vertical ladder with two entrances and exits.
2. First, a heating element inserted in the store is inserted into the lower entrance, which can be supplemented with an electronic thermostat. The main thing is not to lose sight of the sealing of the place where you put the heater.
3. Installation is carried out using special sealing pads.
4. A Maevsky crane is installed at the top of the radiator.
5. The device can be connected to the heating pipes by means of threaded connections.
6. At the inlet and outlet you need to install ball valves.

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How to choose a reliable manufacturer of a heated towel rail?

Which towel dryer to choose for a bathroom, it would seem, is easy to solve, but it's only at first glance. The fact is that modern manufacturers offer such a huge range that the head goes around. What are better models foreign or domestic?

Important! Remember that the main purpose of the dryer is the compensating loop. But not all models cope with this, because the foreign and our water supply systems are very different. This must be taken into account.

Towel dryer for the bathroom should be not only convenient, but also high-quality. For example, foreign dryers are often produced without a corrosive protective layer, because in Europe the air does not enter the heating pipe.

Important! The domestic heating system has active oxygen, which when combined with a high temperature leads to the start of the corrosion of the metal. Water includes a lot of impurities, because of which the pipes simply overgrow.

European models are often equipped with a swivel mechanism, allowing the device to rotate by one hundred and eighty degrees. But before choosing such a dryer, check if there is enough room in your bathroom for its unhindered turn.

We hope, with the help of the information in this article, the situation with how to choose a towel for the bathroom for you cleared up. Remember that both water and electrical systems require a competent connection. Otherwise, their safety will be relative.