To furnish a bathroom is not only to finish the floor and walls with tiles, install a sink, bathtub and the required furniture. For the full arrangement of this room, you can not do without a heated towel rail.
With the help of such a device, the bathroom will always be comfortable and warm, the towels will be dry, and condensation will not accumulate on the pipes and the mirror. It provides the required indoor climate and acts as a dryer. There are a variety of types of heated towel rails for the bathroom and their sizes, which is why it is important to understand the main nuances of such products and choose the required option.
What is a towel warmer
The bathroom is a room for hygienic and sanitary purposes, where people carry out water procedures, as well as wash. As a result of the constant use of water in this room, increased humidity is observed. That is why in the bathroom it is necessary to mount a heated towel rail. This appliance is a device with a curved tube used for drying towels and linen. Basically, such a device is fixed on the wall.
There are a variety of types of heated towel rails for the bathroom, their sizes differ in pipe diameter, connection method, shape, as well as the material from which the device in question is made. Thanks to a wide selection of similar plumbing products, choosing the required model is quite simple. To do this, it is enough just to measure the distance between the entry points, select the shape and diameter of the pipes.
Main functions of the device
During renovation work, many are wondering whether it is really necessary to install a heated towel rail in the bathroom. Such a device is required for such purposes as:
- drying;
- lowering the level of humidity;
- space heating.
How to choose a device by size
For each bathroom, the dimensions of the water heated towel rail are selected individually so that such a device fits perfectly into the interior. In addition, you need to consider how many towels will be dried on this device at the same time. It is worth remembering that the larger the surface of the heated towel rail, the faster the room will heat up and the towels will dry.
Connection types
Connecting a heated towel rail in the bathroom largely depends on the diameter of the pipes and the shape of the appliance. There are several options for devices that differ in the type of their connection. A good and convenient option is a water heated towel rail with a side connection. This model is characterized by the fact that it has an eyeliner that connects to the hot water pipes on the side.
Perfect for a bathroom coil with a lower or universal connection. When mounting a heated towel rail with a universal connection, the unnecessary option is simply closed with a plug. Replacing a heated towel rail is quite simple and can be carried out even without the help of specialists.