Each room in the apartment, including the bathroom, must be functional, comfortable, cozy and warm.
In this article, we will talk about a heated towel rail. The bathroom coil is installed for:
- towel drying;
- space heating;
- preventing the formation of dampness and mold.
At the moment, a wide range of heated towel rails is presented in stores. The most traditional bathroom coil is water, although electric and combination coils have been successfully sold. When choosing them, do not focus on the price. She is far from the main criterion by which a heated towel rail is selected.
We will consider each of them in detail.
A water coil for the bathroom is installed by people who like simple solutions. But a simple solution is not always the right one. But what if there is no hot water? It is good if you have autonomous heating or a boiler.
Given this fact, many people begin to think about buying an
electric heated towel rail. It is recommended to install an
electric coil in the bathroom because it does not depend on the current heating system. Its effectiveness is achieved due to the fact that heating occurs only when it is turned on. It is very important that during installation and connection of such coils the
rules of electrical safety of devices are meticulously observed.
It is recommended to install the combined coil in the bathroom in the case when it is necessary to optimize the costs of its use and solve the problem with interruptions in the supply of heated water.
A little bit about mounting coils
Before buying and installing the device, you need to calculate some criteria:
- in water, the working pressure must correspond to the pressure in the system itself. If the system has jumps of this indicator, you must definitely find out what maximum pressure your device is designed for;
- according to the tables attached to the coil, it is necessary to calculate the indicator of its thermal power.
To properly put a water coil in the bathroom, you must always consult with a plumber and find out the technical connection issues. Having studied all the nuances, you can buy the design you like and its accessories.
But that's not all ...
The radiator and pipes can be made of different metals, then when they are connected, a dielectric gasket is installed, which will prevent the generation of stray currents arising from the contact of various metals.
Electric coils are installed a little easier, but there are nuances here:
- A bathroom is a room with a high degree of humidity. Based on this, the connection must be carefully designed;
- sockets are qualitatively mounted on walls;
- it is necessary to choose a splash-proof radiator model with a tight-fitting cover;
- the coil is connected with a cable with double insulation.
So, you have decided what kind of coil you need in the bathroom. The price of water and electric is almost the same. On combined heated towel rails, it will be an order of magnitude higher. Everything will depend on your taste and monetary capabilities. Note that it is more profitable to buy a coil in a store where they can offer services for its installation and provide a guarantee for its installation.