Today, there is a lot of controversy over which of the heated towel rails is better - water or electric. The first option is usually chosen by those who have centralized hot water supply or individual heating.
But most people prefer stand-alone electrical appliances because of their independence and benefits. Often, the heating element for a heated towel rail is considered the main cause of breakdowns. Difficulties in his work appear due to the fact that the Russian power grids do not function as well as we would like.
Definition
TEN for a heated towel rail - a tubular electric heater, which appeared a very long time ago. By design, it differs from its predecessors, especially since new materials are used in the devices, which somewhat changes the properties of the device. But the principles of operation remained the same.
Features
The features of the devices include:
The metal product contains a heating element made in the form of a wire. The metal has a high melting point. The wire affects the power of the electric heater
- Current flows through the wire, causing it to heat up. Heat is supplied with the help of dielectric materials, liquids located in the pipes of the device. It turns out that the heating of the wire is stronger compared to the final tubes of the dryer.
- Often the heating element of a heated towel rail has a thermostat located in the same housing with it. The proximity of the components is due to the fact that this provides the ability to quickly turn off the electric heater, protecting it from overheating.
TEN with a thermostat for a heated towel rail is considered the most convenient, because it allows you to heat the device to the desired temperature. This allows you to use the device for a long time. TEN for electric towel warmer is of different types, differing in characteristics. Among the large assortment, you need to choose a quality device.
Heating cable
This device is considered the same heating element, but in a modified form. The heating cable is presented in the form of a wire covered with a protective braid. For its manufacture, copper, nickel and nichrome are used. Heaters are two-core and single-core.
The first devices are equipped with two wires: one supplies current, the other heats up. In addition to coils, such a heating element for a heated towel rail is used in underfloor heating, anti-icing systems, and heating of water pipes.
Working principles
Can work independently or with thermostats. The second option increases the price of the device. Devices without thermostats are in demand among buyers. This isassociated with affordable prices. The low price is influenced by the use of black steel.
Material does not corrode. But inexpensive devices have a minus - they constantly work. Therefore, electricity consumption cannot be controlled.
Causes of breakdowns
TEN in the design is considered the most fragile element, so it needs to be changed often. It is important to know the causes of breakdowns in order to extend the life of the heater:
- Power surges, current surges, due to which a pulsed breakdown of the element appears.
- The dryer operates at high rates, which causes a load on all electrical parts. To prevent this, you need to choose devices with a large margin of power. This should be considered by those who wish to dry towels and use devices for heating.
- If the heating element is equipped with one spiral, this leads to its rapid breakdown. This is due to the fact that the electrical power is not distributed, which is why the load falls on one spiral. The duration of such solutions is negligible.
- Frequent switching on of the dryer leads to wear of the heating element. The device gets tired due to constant work. This is due to the oxidation-destructive process of the metal. As a result, heat transfer decreases.
Don't be afraid of your dryer breaking down. Over time, even the highest quality devices fail. What to do - change the heating element or purchase a new oneheated towel rail? Also, the integrity of the case may be damaged, and this leads to deformation of the device.
Products from Terma
The heating element for the Terma heated towel rail is one of the most popular today. The company has been producing high-quality devices for many years. They are suitable for devices from manufacturers such as Terma, Grota, Sunerzha, Dvin, Terminus, and for devices with an inlet diameter of 1/2 VR. Heating elements allow you to configure the operation of the product, set the required heating temperature, and also turn off appliance.
The device has a two-stage overheating protection. It has an antifreeze function that protects the device from lowering the radiator temperature by less than 5 - 7 degrees. TEN "Therma" for a heated towel rail has an original design and excellent functionality. Among the assortment there are products of two styles - classic and modern.
Product benefits include:
- Best value for money.
- A wide selection of heating elements, which will allow you to choose the right product for the heated towel rail.
- It is possible to choose the type of connection: with wire and plug, hidden connection.
- The presence of a temperature sensor and a pulse microprocessor that regulates the temperature.
- Availability of control units that reduce electricity costs.
You can choose a suitable heating element for each heated towel rail. The products of this company are certified and, importantly, safe inapplication. It remains only to correctly install the device so that it works without interruption.
