If you decide to buy a towel dryer for your bathroom, installing a heated towel rail with your own hands will allow you to save on installing it without recruiting individual specialists and to make it conform to the SNiP.
But the installation is the final stage, and before that you need to better understand the devices and decide which model and type of towel dryer is right for you.
In the article we will tell you what devices are and also highlight the pros and cons of different models so that you can choose the one that suits you.
Next, you get a step-by-step instruction with a photo and video with a connection, after which the installation of the heated towel rail in the bathroom itself will not seem difficult.
Types of towel warmers
All wall towel warmers are divided into two groups: water and electric.
At the heart of the water towel warmers is the usual heated liquid - that is, the device is exactly the same as the ordinary pipes in the bathroom.
By the way, it is from there - from the heating system - a towel appears in the towel dryer. With such a heating system, the installation of a heated towel rail in the bathroom is optimal.
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In rare cases, such a system can be individual and operate on a thermoregulator, but it will be more expensive.
Water towel rails are divided according to the type of connection: it can be side, bottom, top, as well as from the capacities, radiated heat output and the material from which the structure is made - all this affects the final cost of the heated towel rail.
Another type of heated towel rail on the wall is electric. It does not depend on the heating system and works by converting electrical energy into heat and heat radiation.
Electric towel warmers also differ among themselves - they are oil-filled and equipped with an electric cable.
These models differ both in price and in technical characteristics.
Electric heated towel racks are easier to install and connect than water towel rails.
They do not require connection to a common heating system, which means that the installation of the dryer will be easier, becausedoes not require the repair of the bathroom, changing the communications in the apartment, and in order to produce it, you will only need a scheme for installing the heated towel heater, which is usually attached to it.
Both water and electric models have their pros, cons, and features.
Water towel heater looks like a solid heating battery, which consists of welded pipes of different diameters so that they are a multi-channel heat exchanger.
The quality of operation of this type of device depends on how well the installation of the heated towel was performed, whether there are any air plugs and incorrectly connected pipes in the system - all this directly affects the quality of radiation of thermal power.
The disadvantage of water towel rails is the dependence of their service life on the quality of water and the material from which the design is made - if these factors are of poor quality, then the system will not last long.
If the heated towel rail is made of steel or aluminum, the risk of corrosion is high, and the non-ferrous metals will make the structure less rigid, which increases the risk of depressurization of the system.
The electric heated towel rail is not dependent on the heating system, and if the installation is correct, it is a full-fledged battery that does not require additional repairs and inspections.
However, the disadvantage of such devices is that the payment for electricity will increase significantly.
Thus, the choice of the device depends on several factors: what kind of heating system is carried out in the house, whether you want to be able to adjust the temperature( if yes, choose an electrical appliance) and where the towel warmer is planned - if you want to hang it in a roomor in the kitchen, it is difficult to place a water device there because of the layout of the pipes in the apartment.
In the rest, both these systems function well and are almost identical.
How do I put the towel warmer on?
The installation of a heated towel rail should not be started without watching the video with the connection - it will help you in your work and do everything in accordance with the SNiP.
Proper work is very important, because the device is mounted directly into the water supply system, and if the work is done incorrectly, not only the towel heater itself, but also the water supply will suffer.
In general, the installation of a dryer for towels is quite simple and consists in the following: to one of the ends of the device you need to bring water, and on the other hand make it a return, i.e.outflow.
This is how the water towel heater is installed. Look at the photo with the connection, how it's done.
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But, before you start it, you need to dismantle the old device, if it is. The installation of the new device will depend on the type of pipes from which the towel is made.
If they are made of metal-plastic, then it will be necessary to connect the pipes to the plumbing system using the crimping method.
This material is considered quite economical, and therefore the installation of a heated towel rail in the bathroom does not take a lot of money from you.
The towel rail made of copper pipes will cost more, however it will last you longer.this material is much more reliable.
However, there is a disadvantage - it is unlikely to be able to install such a system yourself - it will be necessary to involve a specialist.
The third variant of installation - with polypropylene pipes.
This is a durable, yet economical material, but you will only be able to weld the pipes by welding, so you can save on this method of installation only if you own this skill.
You can connect the heated towel rail to both central heating and hot water supply.
It's better to choose the second option, becausein this case, your towel warmer at any time of the year, and not only during the heating season.
The towel warmer is fixed to the wall in the following way: to fix the system you will need the clamps.
The entire installation of the system is to secure the wall of the heated towel rail to the dowel in several places. Mounting can be detachable.
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In this case, do not try to fix the device as tightly as possible.most of them are equipped with an adjustment system that will allow you to push or push the dryer to the wall.
This is done with a threaded stud that can be screwed or unscrewed, which, in this way, affects the length of the bracket.
If the lock of your device is static, then carefully calculate how far the corner fitting is - it is important that it fits tightly to the heater's hole.
If you have to install the system on a sealed coupler with an external or internal thread, then you will have to use a plug-in connection - "American", which is often included in the device.
"American" is usually installed as a soldering version.
If you have central heating, and the riser for the dryers is already there, the first thing you need to do is install a soldering cock, and already install an "American" in it, sealing its soldering side.
If the riser in the bathroom is separate, it is better not to use a radiator valve,it regulates the flow of water, and after installation in any chosen place, the flow volume of water in your apartment will be the same for the whole riser, which is prohibited, becausethis does not comply with the SNIP, and you can not adjust it for all apartments in your house.
If the device cuts directly into the riser, then the radiator valve is suitable, becausein this case the permeability and water supply will not be disturbed, however you can adjust the temperature of the towel warmer by reducing or increasing the flow rate.
This option is more suitable for independent heating, becausein this case, you can make the distribution of pipes, without affecting the water supply of neighbors.
If you have a centralized system equipped with a jumper for the flow of water, then you can also use radiator cranes, this is in accordance with the norms of SNiP.
Watch the video with the system connection before proceeding with the installation of your towel warmer, because this work requires care and scrupulousness to make everything right and in accordance with SNIP.
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Since the devices are usually equipped with several holes, you have three options for connection - it can be upper, lower and side.
All of them are carried out in the same way, excluding the diagonal connection - for this use the circuit to ensure that the installation of the dryer was correct.
With the method of connecting diagonally, the water flow will be stronger, and in the case of a method with a lower or vertical connection, on the contrary, their supply will stop, which means that the overall temperature in the bathroom will be lower. Consider this when installing the system.
The height of the towel heater depends, for the most part, on your desire, as well as the placement of pipes and risers in your apartment - the height should be in accordance with the SNiP.
Installation of a heated towel rail( bottom, side, etc.) will help you create the right atmosphere in the bathroom, and not think about repairing the system for a long time.
