The bathroom is the place where it should always be warm. Only in this case we feel comfortable here. But heating batteries in the bathroom are a rarity. Towel racks come to the rescue. They are water (connected to the system
heating) and electric. Which of these devices is better is an interesting question, but it is easier to install electric heated towel rails. It is enough to mount them on the wall in any place convenient for you - and you can begin operation. In addition to the heating function, these devices also serve to dry clothes, and to reduce humidity in the room as a whole.
Another plus: electric heated towel rails can be operated regardless of the heating season. If you feel cold in the summer, or if you need to dry things, just turn on the appliance. There are models that are turned on only through an electric cord, there are views with an on / off button, and there are instances with a control panel.
Electric heated towel rails: types
In appearance, they can be of very different shapes and configurations. It can be a familiar coil or ladder, it can be a perforated sheet (with holes), several rounded curves connected to each other. It is often enough to determine that you have electric towel rails in front of you, only by the presence of a cord, but if the wiring is hidden, then this symptom disappears.
Rules for connecting electrical appliances in the bathroom
When connecting electric towel warmers, it is important to remember the rules
security. If you are not confident in your own abilities, it is better to call an electrician, but if you have experience with such work, then just remember that high humidity in the bathroom is a very common occurrence. Therefore, it is better not to arrange an outlet in the bathroom, and through the hole in the wall, unplug the cord from the device to the outside, and plug it in.
If you still decide to install an electrical outlet in the bathroom, then choose a waterproof model. There are also requirements for the choice of the installation location for the outlet : the wall on which it will be mounted should not be cold (condensation should not accumulate on it). That is, the walls that go into the elevator shaft, into the staircase or outside, do not fit. Electricians also recommend using protective disconnect devices (RCDs) when connecting in rooms with high humidity , in case of malfunctions
it works in a split second, which prevents
damage to property and
accidents.How to choose
The most important criterion is the free space and interior of your bathroom. Additional functions may play a role: the presence of disconnect buttons, hooks and shelves. Some models even have a control panel - this can be a modern electric heated towel rail. The price in this case is quite high, but of course you choose. There are models made of stainless steel, there are painted in different colors by powder spraying (durable coating), there are made of non-ferrous metals. When choosing, you can focus on well-established brands. For example, the heated towel rail Electric, Arbonia, Varmos, Kermi, etc. is popular. Well, in conclusion, it is worth saying that such devices consume little energy: about 100 watts per hour.