Many people know that the quality of Soviet-built houses leaves much to be desired. Very often, new homes do not differ in good quality indicators. If we talk about the plumbing system, then the situation is completely similar. After the thorny finish, towel warmers look on the eye , which are made from a hot water pipe . Such a product formally performs its tasks, but it is not always convenient to use. If you decide to make repairs in the bathroom, then replacing the heated towel rail should be one of your tasks.
At the moment, to replace the old product, you can choose a new one from the mass of models presented on the modern market. They differ in materials and shape. The challenge is the choice of a heated towel rail. At the moment, the most popular are M-shaped products, which are quite easily installed in
the water supply system. If you plan to use other heated towel rails, then it is worth remaking the findings by placing them in the right place.
The heated towel rail can be replaced using one of two ways to connect the riser pipes: either through a direct connection or bypass, when water enters it in parallel with transit throughout the system. The second case assumes that the connection will be made using ball valves, which will allow to dismantle the product if necessary with its subsequent installation in place.
Replacing the heated towel rail is usually done using a variety of additional elements. Initially, the product is assembled only by holders, which necessitates the acquisition of all fittings before installation on their own. The whole structure looks neat enough when using a minimum number of connections, but this is not always possible. It is worth saying that the fitting joints and pipes do not differ in the decorative component, therefore, the less they will be visible, the more accurately the bathroom will look in the end. But if leaks occur, there will be a need to parse some part of the wall or duct.
If you take into account all the nuances, then at the final stage of the repair, a heated towel rail is connected. If there are pre-installed ball valves at the inlet and outlet, there should be no problems with installation, that is, the process will not take you much time.
It is worth saying that the replacement of the heated towel rail is carried out by each master using some specific tricks, which will allow, for example, not to experience problems when working masters, finishers or others. You can provide a certain margin of fitting length, taking into account the thickness of the tile to be laid, as well as the glue layer under it, which will allow these planes to coincide in the future without harming the decorative design of the whole structure.
So, you understand that you can replace the heated towel rail yourself, especially if you have certain knowledge and necessary tools, but it is better to contact professionals.