The bathroom is the place where it should always be warm. Only in this case we feel comfortable here. But radiators in the bathroom are a rarity. Towel dryers come to the rescue. They are water (connect 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 fix them on the wall in any place convenient for you - and you can start using it. In addition to the heating function, these devices also serve to dry clothes, and reduce the 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 you need to dry things, just turn on the device. There are models that turn on only through an electric cord, there are types with a button"on / off", and there are instances with a control panel.
Electric towel warmers: types
In appearance, they can be of very different shapes and configurations. It can be a familiar serpentine or ladder, it can be a perforated sheet (with holes), several rounded curves connected to each other. Quite often, you can determine that you have electric towel warmers in front of you only by the presence of a cord, but if the wiring is hidden, then this sign disappears.
Rules for connecting electrical appliances in the bathroom
When connecting electric heated towel rails, 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 in such work, then just do not forget that high humidity in the bathroom is a very common occurrence. Therefore, it is better not to arrange an outlet in the bathroom, but to bring the cord from the device out through a hole in the wall, where to connect it.
If you still decide to install an electrical outlet in the bathroom, then choose a waterproof model. There are also requirements for choosing the location of the outlet: the wall on which it will be mounted should not be cold (condensate should not accumulate on it). That is, the walls that go into the elevator shaft, into the entrance or outside are not suitable. Also, electricians recommend using residual current devices (RCD) when connecting in rooms with high humidity, in case of failures inwork
it works in a fraction of a 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 can also play a role: the presence of shutdown 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 have to choose. There are models made of stainless steel, some are powder-coated in different colors (durable coating), some are made of non-ferrous metals. When choosing, you can focus on well-established brands. For example, the electric heated towel rail Energy, Arbonia, Varmos, Kermi, etc. is popular. Well, in conclusion, it should be said that such devices consume little energy: about 100 W per hour.
