A heated towel rail is an important element of a bathroom. It not only serves to dry clothes, but also forms a comfortable microclimate that prevents the appearance of dampness and mold. One of the important points when installing this device is the selection of the correct mount for the heated towel rail. What types and methods of fixation are, consider in more detail.
Types of products
The most popular models are devices made of stainless steel.
Such towel warmers, if properly installed, will last a long time. By design, you can find a variety of species. These are classic P- and M-shaped models, stairs and curved lines. This variety makes it possible to choose a model suitable for any type of design and taste.
According to the connection method, three types of devices are distinguished:
- Water . They are connected to a heating or hot water system.
- Electric . Electrical connection. A separate wiring line is required, selected for the power consumption of the equipment, and the presence of RCDs.
- Combined . Combine the two previous types of work, respectively, operate year-round.
By design, it is possible to distinguish stationary, rotary, sliding.
The main parameter when choosing a heated towel rail is the method of fastening and the diameter of the pipes.
It is important to note that the mounting system must be made of the same material as the device itself. Let's look at what accessories for heated towel rails exist.
Fixation elements
All parts with which you connect and install a heated towel rail are called accessories. It is important to use high-quality stainless steel fasteners, which will ensure the tightness of the system and reliable fixation.
To begin, consider what kind of towel rail fixture exists:
- The bracket is stationary. This type of fastener firmly fixes the structure.
- The telescopic bracket. The most functional option. Allows you to adjust the distance from the wall. It can be detachable and one-piece.
- The collar is a decorative bracket. Stationary fixation. It has the simplest and most simple design.
Mounting for a heated towel rail - this may also be the point of connection with the water supply system. Such a connection scheme is suitable for small types of equipment and a rigid point of supply. But this mounting of a heated towel rail without dowels has one drawback: over time, the connection may become loose, leakage may occur. It is important to choose fasteners for the diameter of the towel rail.
Fitting
A number of fittings will also be required for installation. The choice should be given only to quality products made of polished stainless steel, chrome-plated brass, chrome or enameled steel:
- Corner and straight. They provide either connection without changing direction, or with a change in angle of 45 °, 90 °, 120 °.
- Tee, cross. Provide the opportunity for additional responses.
- Coupling. Serve to connect the same pipes evenly.
- Stubs. They allow you to jam unnecessary bends.
- Adapters Provide connection of pipes of different diameters.
- Gaskets, reels. Allow additional sealing of the system.
- Gates Locking devices.
- Eccentrics allow you to shift the entry / exit point relative to the axis.
- Mayevsky crane. With it, remove the air plug from the system.
As you can see, the assortment of fittings will allow you to make any kind of connection
Connection Methods
There are several options for connecting a heated towel rail to the water supply system:
- Threaded . The most simple and popular form. It allows you to change obsolete equipment in the future. Weak point - over time, the mount may weaken. But, tightening it in a timely manner, the problem can be eliminated.
- Flanged . The ability to connect without threading at the outlet of the heating system. Weak tightness compared to other types.
- Welded . This is one of the most reliable types of tightness. Disadvantages - over time, in the place of the seam, rust can violate the tightness, and leakage makes it difficult to repair. And if the system is still connected to the heating system and the accident occurred in the season, then difficulties in disconnecting and repairing will be added.
- Crimp . For this, a sealing tab (crimp ring) is provided. It can be attributed to stationary connection methods. Connection to the heating system is not recommended.
Connection scheme selection
To supply hot water to a water device can serve:
- Heating system. Previously, heated towel rails were connected to it. There are a number of drawbacks of such a mount: when mounting and malfunctioning an old device, you will have to contact the responsible authorities to disconnect; From mid-spring to mid-autumn, such towel rails do not function, since the heating season stops.
- Hot water system. Installation is easy, as the in-house water supply system may overlap. The connection scheme works year-round.
As you can see, the connection to the central water supply is optimal.
The eyeliner to the attachment point can be hidden and open. The first option is more aesthetic, but in case of failure it will be necessary to dismantle the lining.
Approach options
Towel rail mounting may include:
- Lower . Often used for floor and wall structures.
- Top . Wall execution.
- Diagonally. This type of supply is characterized by maximum efficiency. Pipe heating occurs evenly
- Lateral. It differs in some complexity due to the availability of fittings.
Before buying, you should determine the technical capabilities of fixing the device, the diameter of the pipes.
Bracket Features
These fasteners are used for structures of large and medium size. The quantity depends on the dimensions of the equipment.
A conventional towel rail bracket has one major drawback. It accurately determines the distance from the wall to the device. This can be difficult when connected to a water supply system if, for example, the center of the water supply outlet does not match the length of the bracket. Otherwise, this stainless fastener will provide a firm hold for the device.
The telescopic bracket for the heated towel rail has a remarkable ability to adjust the length, which allows it to be adjusted to the required size. Fixing elements are installed on bends, which subsequently makes it possible to use straight sections of the device as useful as possible.
Bracket Mounting
To begin with, the support rods of the brackets are screwed into the existing holes in the heated towel rail body. Further on them sleeves are put on and tightened.
The next stage is the fitting and marking of the mounting points on the wall. To do this, the heated towel rail is screwed to the water supply fittings and circled the junction of the bushings to the wall. The equipment is removed, and in the center of the circles make a technical hole for the fasteners. How to attach the heated towel rail to the wall with telescopic mounts next? Then insert the dowel and install the mounting sleeve with decorative pads. After connecting the heated towel rail to the water supply system, checking for sealing and fixing the position by adjusting the position of the support rods of the brackets.
We examined how to fasten the heated towel rail with telescopic mounts to the wall. This type of fixation is convenient in that it can be done before the installation of equipment. With one-piece models, clamps, brackets and a conventional bracket, the convenience of fixing is somewhat reduced. They have to be worn before installation and fixed to the wall. This is where the difficulty arises in that all distances must be clearly measured and aligned and set so that it is possible to connect the fittings.
Methods for attaching a heated towel rail to a tile
As a rule, the installation of all equipment in the bathroom occurs after finishing the facing work. Ceramics is a fragile material, and drilling technical holes in it differs in some features.
The first and easiest way is to make technical holes in the seams. This will help to avoid chips and cracked tiles. If the place of attachment and the location of the gaps between the tiles do not match, then for this drilling you should purchase a
diamond drill on the tile. It is advisable to purchase a high-quality consumable. With this method, drill at low speeds, without jerking and rushing, at a distance from the edge of 15 mm. In general, the heated towel rail can be fixed to the tile in various ways. This is directly to the wall, and with the help of brackets, clamp-brackets.
Some features of the connection
The most popular mounting method is threaded connection. It is easier to implement. More experienced craftsmen will provide for the installation of three taps: two on the heated towel rail itself, and the third on the bypass system. This will help in the future, if a system leak occurs, turn off only it, and not the entire water supply system. Especially relevant bypass during installation with the help of "American". In their composition they have silicone or rubber gaskets, which have a limited service life, and therefore require periodic replacement.
When mounting the plastic pipe feed system, it is necessary to pay attention to the difference in diameter with the device and provide for an additional mount for the heated towel rail.
The choice of the locking system depends on the model, technical feasibility, the availability of the existing supply system. Installation with a threaded connection can be done by yourself. But at the same time, it is better to provide a bypass system and shut-off valves. This will help in the future to avoid big trouble when loosening the attachment point. Additional fasteners will help to securely fix the system to the wall, which ultimately reduces the load on the fittings.