Choosing a stainless steel heated towel rail

The heated towel rail is an integral part of the bathroom. Such structures are made from different materials. Some of the most reliable and practical are stainless steel models. In this article, we will learn how to choose them correctly.

The modern market is literally full of various models of heated towel rails. Customers can choose from a wide variety of types of products for their bathrooms. The most popular and common ones are those made from a material such as stainless steel.

The popularity of steel heated towel rails is easily explained by the positive qualities that they possess.

• Stainless steel products are characterized by excellent heat dissipation. If there is a similar design in the bathroom, then it will always be warm enough here, and the towels on the steel coil will dry out very quickly.
• The constructions under consideration are good in that they do not require complex and regular maintenance. They do not have to be tinted or treated with additional protective agents. Rust does not appear on quality material. The only exceptions are those situations when corrosion is formed under the influence of stray currents.
• Modern models of stainless steel heated towel rails are characterized by a long service life, wear resistance and high practicality. Products that comply with GOSTs are designed for a service life of several decades. A high-quality steel dryer will last a very long time, will not deform, and will not lose its attractive appearance.
• The range of modern models of steel dryers is very diverse. Many original copies can be found on sale. Each buyer can choose the best option.
• Steel products feature attractive designs. Today, many large manufacturers produce similar heated towel rails with different external design. There are not only standard, but also multi-colored specimens with a special coating on the surface. A properly selected, attractive heated towel rail can easily become a decorative component of a bathroom interior.
• A high-quality heated towel rail made of steel will not deteriorate or deform in an environment of high humidity. Under the influence of moisture, such structures continue to work for a long time and without problems.

Despite the large number of advantages, it is worth considering some of the disadvantages of modern steel heated towel rails.

• Currently, steel products are among the most popular, so there are too many fakes on the market. It is very difficult to visually distinguish a quality product from an imitation stainless steel. When choosing a suitable option, you need to pay special attention to the condition of the welds, since in fake structures they always have uneven edges. It is also always required to request the appropriate accompanying documentation.
• Another disadvantage of stainless steel heated towel rails is the difficult connection. The thread on the ends of the pipes is very capricious. Very often she cuts the tow, by means of which the necessary sealing is performed. In order not to face such troubles, it is necessary to properly blunt the thread during the installation activities.

Today you can find many different stainless steel heated towel rails on store shelves. All products of this type are primarily divided into There are 2 main categories: water and electrical. Each of the options has its own characteristics and distinctive characteristics. Let's find out more about them.

Steel water-type heated towel rails are the most demanded. They are bought most often. Water devices have long been well known to modern users, since they have been used in everyday life for many years. These structures must be connected directly to the pipes in the bathroom. Unfortunately, water specimens are not easy to install. It takes a lot of free time, you need to get many different permissions, contact various services.

Water heated towel rails cannot be easily transferred from one place to another, as they depend on the main pipes in the bathroom. These products can provide direct or side connection. The designs under consideration also vary in shape. Modern manufacturers produce a lot of stylish and practical options with different structures. We are talking not only about ladder-shaped coils, but also about W-shaped, U-shaped, M-shaped, angular and many other specimens.

The sizes of stainless steel heated towel rails also vary. On sale you can find options with the following dimensional parameters:

• 400x800 mm;
• 800x500 mm;
• 600x800 mm;
• 320x500 mm;
• 500x600 mm;
• 600x400 mm;
• 500x1000 mm;
• 600x600 mm.

In terms of the quality and efficiency of work, electric heated towel rails are in no way inferior to water ones, but they are bought much less often. These designs are still little familiar to most buyers, so they are not often “contacted” with them. The main difference between electric models and water models is that they are not dependent on the main pipes in the bathroom. These structures can be easily moved from place to place, fixed in any convenient and suitable place for this.

Electrical designs are also presented in a wide range. You can pick up beautiful specimens, the surface of which imitates chrome, bronze or copper. Attractive designs made in white or other original shades are popular.

If you want to buy a really high-quality, reliable and attractive steel heated towel rail that will last for many years, it is advisable to choose it from the brand assortment. Today, many large manufacturers produce high-quality heated towel rails made of practical stainless steel. Let's take a closer look at some of the popular companies.

• Zehnder Stalox. A large manufacturer from Germany produces excellent models of steel heated towel rails of various types. The brand offers a wide range of quality designs. Buyers can choose for themselves an option of any shape and size, Zehnder Stalox products provide for different eyeliners.

• Margaroli. A renowned brand from Italy, renowned for its quality products with attractive designs.In the rich assortment of Margaroli, buyers can find many first-class pieces made of high-quality stainless steel. You can pick up both a budget and a very expensive model of a heated towel rail.

• Argo. A renowned brand for reliable and practical towel dryers. Production is established in Russia using the best and highest quality materials. Argo's products are distinguished not only by their high reliability, but also by their very attractive external design.

• Energy. A well-known brand that produces excellent stainless steel heated towel rails. The products are absolutely safe and belong to the highest protection class. Such devices do not have to be grounded in advance, since this is not a prerequisite for installation. The bodies of the brand's products are made of flawless food grade steel.

• "Stalkon". This manufacturer makes first class steel towel warmers. Stalkon products are designed for a long service life, are very reliable and wear-resistant. Together with such products, the best fittings and components of excellent quality are supplied.

• Rostel. A company that offers excellent towel warmers to choose from, as well as various additional components, such as a special extension cord, fasteners, bowls, corners, couplings and many other accessories with different parameters (fittings are found in 1, 2 inches and more). All products are manufactured using the finest materials.

It can be difficult to find the best option in the wide range of stainless steel heated towel rails. In order not to be mistaken in choosing the optimal device, it is worth knowing what to look for first.

• Initially, you should decide on what type of heated towel rail you want to install in your bathroom. Both the water and electric varieties have their pros and cons, but electric dryers tend to be more expensive. As for the water models, they are much more difficult to mount.
• It is very important to make sure of the high quality of the stainless steel from which the product is made. It is necessary to pay attention to the condition of the welded seams, as well as the quality of all surfaces. Even if there is no doubt about the originality and quality of the steel, it is still recommended to familiarize yourself with the accompanying documentation for the heated towel rail.
• It is necessary to select heated towel rails, the dimensions of which will optimally fit into the interior of the bathroom. To do this, the owners should initially take all the necessary measurements. In addition, you need to select devices with a valid connection, for example, with a bottom or side. The choice of a particular product depends on the conditions in which it will be installed.
• It is equally important to select designs with a suitable shape. Steel structures are very different, there are very convenient options with a shelf. Choose a model that seems to you as practical and functional as possible.
• Do not take into the background the design of a steel heated towel rail. Today, stores sell a lot of beautiful models made in different colors. Find the option that best fits into your bathroom.
• If you want to buy a truly reliable, attractive and practical option, designed for a long service life, it makes sense to look for it in the range of well-known brands. Currently, there are many large manufacturers (both domestic and foreign) who offer very good stainless steel dryers for consumers to choose from. You should not be afraid of prohibitively high price tags, since many companies produce high-quality, but not at all expensive devices.

Let's consider how you can properly install and connect a steel heated towel rail in an apartment.

• Installation can be done in several ways. It is possible to directly make a tie-in into a riser or mount it in a pipeline located directly in the apartment. It is advisable to entrust such work to specialists with relevant experience so that later you do not feel discomfort from wrong actions.
• If you decided to do the installation yourself, then you first need to contact specialists who can suggest a certain order of the necessary work. When both the place and the methods are selected, it will be necessary to inform the management company that it became necessary to temporarily shut down the riser in order to drain the liquid.
• After that, you can dismantle the old structures. On the wall, you will need to place marks in those places where the fasteners for the new device will later be placed. At the marked points, the necessary holes are made, and then dowels are inserted there.
• The final step is to hang the heated towel rail on reliable fasteners. This is followed by the connection of the structure. Having completed all the necessary manipulations, it will be possible to open the riser valve. It is very important to check the device for possible leaks.