Characteristics of water towel dryers (22 photos)

Very often, special designs called towel rails are used to reduce moisture in the bathroom, as well as to dry wet terry towels. This element of plumbing is a complex interweaving of pipes, providing a supply of warm air and the availability of space for hanging wet laundry. There are several types of heated towel rails, among which it is customary to distinguish a water and electric model. The most common type of plumbing of this kind is considered to be a water heated towel rail, which is connected both to the hot water supply and to the heating system.

Well-known water heated towel rails are able to maintain the optimum level of humidity in the bathroom and heat it throughout the entire service life, due to which fungus does not appear in the room and mold does not spread.

The main difference between these devices from electrical models is the lack of dependence on power supply. Water devices are characterized by greater efficiency (lower electricity consumption), you do not have to ground them or purchase sockets that are resistant to moisture.

Water systems are much safer than electrical systems, since the risk of electric shock is completely reduced to zero.

The main disadvantages of water systems

When choosing a water heated towel rail, the buyer should be well aware that in the event of a stoppage of hot water supply (when an emergency occurs or scheduled shutdowns are carried out) or at the end of the heating season the appliance ceases to function.

Installing and connecting the design is quite difficult. If you do not have special knowledge and experience, then it is better to hire specialists for the installation.

Types of devices

As mentioned above, in addition to the water-type system, there are several types of towel warmers for the bathroom. Consider the most popular of them.

Electrical devices

Such towel warmers function due to the connection to the power grid, they operate year-round, do not depend on central water supply systems, but are directly related to the uninterrupted supply of electricity.

Combined devices

They are distinguished by high cost and perfectly combine the advantages of water and electric systems. The main advantage of the combined device is that it operates for a whole year: in the winter from the heating system, and in the summer from the electric. Thus, owners save on energy consumption.

Before choosing a heated towel rail for the bathroom, it is important to carefully familiarize yourself with the main features of the devices.

The electric heated towel rail can be with side connection to the network and with the bottom. The lower connection option is much less common than devices with lateral connection, because the latter are characterized by a very convenient design that allows you to hide any communications without any problems.

Before choosing a heated towel rail with a side connection or bottom, it is important to familiarize yourself with what material the product is made of.Most often, such materials are used for the manufacture of the structure:

• Stainless steel;
• Cink Steel;.
• Bronze;
• Black steel;
• Brass;
• Aluminum;
• Copper.

Models created on the basis of black or galvanized steel are characterized by high safety, ease of installation and excellent technical characteristics. Copper and brass products are distinguished by their attractive appearance and low cost, but their duration is considered to be small (six-year period).

Could a stainless steel be the best choice among other materials? It should be noted that stainless steel systems are probably considered the most durable, the most resistant to corrosion and are characterized by long service life. A steel dryer can work for about twenty years.

What characteristics are better to get acquainted in the first place?

Most people choose towel warmers based on their external features, which is the biggest mistake. First of all, the buyer should take into account the main features of the use of such a plumbing fixture, calculate the dimensions of the device and figure out whether he can successfully fit into the general interior of the room.

When purchasing a heated towel rail, the buyer must:

• Be sure that a passport and warranty certificate are attached to the product.
• Carefully inspect the pipe opening. To begin with, you should be sure of its integrity. If you have to connect the dryer to the heating system, and the building in which you live is high-rise, then the liquid pressure in the pipes themselves will be very high. If there is a seam on the surface of the pipe, then most likely, after a short time, it will disperse. You should also inquire on the basis of what material the coating of the pipe itself was created. The coating may have a chrome-plated or enameled structure, and the first option is characterized by a higher degree of reliability.
• It is important to make sure that there is a bleed valve. If it is absent, air may begin to accumulate in the dryer area, resulting in interruptions in operation.
• It is imperative to make sure all the nuances of installing the structure in the bathroom. If the system is connected with a hot liquid, then the temperature regime will be set by a water-folding capacity. If you choose to connect to a heating system, the pressure level must be taken into account.
• The selection of the form should be based on the features of the structure where it will be installed. For multi-storey buildings, it is necessary to choose the so-called “coil” so that during heating of the device itself there is no destruction and deformation.
• It is also necessary to check the combination of the diameter of the heated towel rail with the pipes that are located in the bathroom. In case of detecting differences in the diameter itself (this situation is observed when buying a foreign model of dryer), you need to buy an adapter.

The most demanded manufacturers on the market

In order to finally figure out which dryer is best to buy, you need to familiarize yourself in detail with the most famous companies involved in the production of this plumbing.

Sunerzha is a company that has been operating in the Russian Federation for several years. The manufacturer offers up to fifteen models of heated towel rails, which have various shapes and sizes. Among them, you can find devices that are connected to the heating and water supply systems. They are usually installed either vertically or horizontally.

Aqua Steel is also a Russian manufacturer that produces devices that are interesting in terms of convenience and design.

Energy products are characterized by high-quality plumbing fixtures with a five-year warranty period.In total, the company has up to seventeen models of towel drying systems. The main material from which the devices are made is stainless steel.

At the heart of products manufactured by representatives of the company "Dvin", there is carbon or stainless steel.

The company "Nika" presents a wide variety of plumbing fixtures made of stainless steel.

Dryers manufactured by Margaroli are distinguished by their long service life, a high degree of reliability, and the presence of a special state certificate. The range of heated towel rails is presented by twenty models, each of which is perfectly suitable for operation. Installation of such systems is characterized by a simple ability to connect to the heating system.