All about bronze heated towel rails

Many of us are familiar with the problem of always wet towels in the bathroom. Everyone decides this issue differently. The best option is to purchase a heated towel rail, which will not only dry things quickly, but also additionally warm up the air in the room.

Bronze heated towel rails do not imply that the products are made of this particular metal. Usually this is just a bronze spraying or the use of paints for this metal. Such products are often used in antique design or retro style, as they look special. The old style is not very popular, nevertheless, it elegantly distinguishes the room from the rest.

Bronze items can be of different shapes - from a standard "ladder" to various design models. They are functional, presented in a wide range of shades, easy to use and maintain, have a unique appearance, can be combined with various decorative elements in the room, and also attract attention.

Such towel dryers are of different types, which primarily differ in their principle of operation.

• Water heated towel rails are quite popular and cheap to operate.that are connected to a hot water system or run on central heating. Such products are distinguished by their durability and cheap operation, since they do not require electricity consumption. The only drawback is their complex and time-consuming connection, and in the summer they can be inactive, since the heating system does not work.

• Electric models, in turn, are very easy to install and do not require special knowledge. To do this, you just need to choose a suitable place for the device and connect the plug to the outlet. Electricity requires additional electricity bills. But in such options, it is possible to select a preset mode and turn it off as needed.

• Combined models are the most ideal solution, since they can operate from two sources: during the heating period - from hot water, and in its absence - from electricity. The only drawback of such products is their high cost.

The heated towel rail is made of bronze-colored stainless steel. The water model is connected to the central heating in a lateral way. Connection diameter - 1 inch. The product weighs 2.6 kg and has the following dimensions:

• height - 35.2 cm;
• width - 50 cm;
• depth - 11 cm.

The center-to-center distance is 32 cm. The design is designed for a maximum working pressure of 9 atm, and the pressure test is 15 atm. The dryer has a U-shape with four bars and is equipped with a shelf. It can heat a room up to 1.4 m2. The maximum operating temperature is 110 degrees. The product is highly durable, so the manufacturer gives a 10-year warranty.

This electric heated towel rail is made of antique brass in bronze color. The product has the shape of a "ladder" of 7 sections.Its power is 300 W, antifreeze is used as a coolant. It is connected in the lower way using an electric wire with a plug. The model is equipped with a thermostat, thanks to which you can set the required temperature. There is also an auto-off function in case of maximum heating, which allows you to significantly save energy. The model has the following dimensions:

• height -70 cm;
• width - 42.8 cm;
• depth - 12 cm.

The horizontal center distance is 40 cm.

A water heated towel rail from Italy is made in the form of a "ladder" of 6 sections with a semi-oval top. It is connected to a hot water supply system or to a central heating system in a horizontal direction. The construction is made of brass in a retro bronze color. It can heat a room up to 6 m2. Has the following dimensions:

• width - 53 cm;
• depth - 12 cm;
• height - 98 cm.

The working pressure is 2 bar. The center-to-center distance is 47 cm. The product fits perfectly into the interior of a semi-antique bathroom.

The water heated towel rail is made of food grade stainless steel in the color "aged" bronze. Has a universal connection type. The collector wall thickness is 2 mm. The water model is designed for a working pressure of 8 atm, the test pressure is 40 atm.

The maximum heating temperature is 110 degrees. The product is made in the form of a "ladder" of 7 beams, decorated with a branded hologram and laser engraving. The manufacturer of PC "Dvin" (Russia) gives a 60-month warranty from the date of sale.

As already noted, bronze coated dryers can be made of different metals. Products made of stainless steel are considered the most reliable, since they do not corrode, but have poor thermal conductivity, which is a significant and only drawback. Bronze products are distinguished by good reliability and tightness, but they have a high cost, therefore, they are not particularly in demand.

A very important nuance when choosing a heated towel rail is the heat carrier. This is especially true for large structures that heat the room. Water, oil or distillate can be used there. Such drying is intended only for winter operation from a heating network.

Oil is the best agent with good thermal conductivity. It does not leave scale and completely eliminates corrosion, but its cost is quite higher than other products. In the event of a fuel leak, items that are being dried in the drying room may deteriorate.

As for electric heated towel rails, they work from two types of heating elements.

• Heating element of wet type is placed directly into the coolant environment, therefore, if damaged, an electric shock may occur. Limescale often forms on the element because it has a closed circuit.

• TEN dry type installed in a special sealed tube, through which it comes into contact with the coolant, that is, the heating element first heats the tube, and that, in turn, heats the coolant. In such structures, the possibility of electric shock is excluded. The wear of the heating element is very low, and in the event of a breakdown, you can replace it yourself. You do not need to drain the coolant for this. Such devices are much higher than their counterparts.

Bronze heated towel rails are ideal for classic or antique bathrooms. A wall-mounted model of a heated towel rail will perfectly fit into a compact interior in a retro style. It does not take up much space, it looks modern and laconic.

It can be installed above the washing machine or directly next to the sink.Electric options should be at a distance of at least 60 cm, while the water ones can be installed at your discretion - the main thing is that there is no direct ingress of water.

Freestanding electric models that can be moved from place to place are a good and very convenient option. The design and placement of the product largely depend on the size of the bathroom, as well as how many items you have there.

For example, a tall and narrow heated towel rail can be compactly positioned on any free wall in the room. Small, short U-shaped or zig-zag models find their place near the sink or toilet, as well as in any accessible area near the outlet.