Choosing a vertical heated towel rail

The heating system of a home is an important part of comfort, which allows you not only to feel warm, but also to dry things. This seemingly secondary function is of great importance, especially in the bathroom. To do this, people use heated towel rails, among which the most popular are vertical ones.

Vertical models are not only products for direct drying of towels, hats, shoes and other things, but also have other useful functions. Among them, the possibility of using the product as a heating element can be noted. In this case, the equipment will be not only a towel dryer, but also part of the heating of the bathroom.

If we compare these products with horizontal ones, then the design of the ladders from top to bottom allows you to exert a thermal effect on the dried clothes along the entire length, which speeds up the process. The peculiarities include the fact that most of the apartments and houses have walls of small width according to the internal layout, due to which it is much easier to arrange this type of device. In this case, the heated towel rail can be installed along the hot water system to save even more space. Horizontal models are more suitable for rooms and living rooms than for a bathroom, which is characterized by the layout of the dwellings.

Next, you need to pay attention to the specific variety of vertical heated towel rails. To begin with, it is worth disassembling the models depending on the material of manufacture.

Most modern products are manufactured stainless steel, which undergoes a certain treatment to increase anti-corrosion properties. This allows the manufacturer to establish a considerable warranty period on their products. An important technical indicator is the thermal conductivity of the material, and stainless steel in this component is not the best option.... In terms of appearance, towel warmers made of this material look attractive in terms of both processing and all kinds of design.

The next material of manufacture is black steel... In this case, the inner part of the tubes is treated with a special protective compound, the main purpose of which is to prevent rust. The physical properties of black steel are in no way inferior to their stainless counterpart, due to which this option is also popular with the consumer. Due to the similarity of their characteristics, these materials have approximately the same cost. You can find models in different colors, for example, white, red or gray.

The most effective material for the manufacture of heated towel rails is copper or brass. These non-ferrous metals have a very good level of thermal conductivity, due to which the products have a high heating radius, and are also able to dry clothes and towels in a short time. The price for models made of these materials is slightly higher due to their efficiency. The main disadvantage of non-ferrous metal is its not the greatest durability.

Due to this, transportation, installation and use of the heated towel rail will be easier. Heat transfer function and strength are average. The price is low due to the simplicity of the material. Design aluminum is easy to create in various shapes and apply color coatings, so manufacturers offer such products in a variety of designs.

The next classification of vertical heated towel rails can be called their division into water and electric. It is this characteristic that determines the way of working. Water models are connected to a central heating system or hot water supply, after which hot water begins to circulate in the pipes, thereby heating the heated towel rail. In this case, the already mentioned thermal conductivity index is important, since it allows a higher temperature to be provided.

In addition to water, there are also electric models... As the name implies, they operate on the mains by plugging the cord into an outlet. In this situation, it is worth paying attention not so much to the material of manufacture, but to the characteristics declared by the manufacturer. It is they who determine the maximum heating temperature, as well as the time to reach it.

There are also differences in the type of connection. There are two main types of installation - with bottom and side connection. In this case, everything depends on the location of the communications in the bathroom, besides this, there is no significant difference.

It is worth making a small overview of the best models of well-known manufacturers in order to get a more accurate understanding of what characteristics good products should have.

Energy Prestige Modus - water model made of stainless steel. The connection is made to a central heating or hot water system, or to a closed heating system. It is worth noting the universal direction of connection, which can be bottom, side right or left, as well as diagonal. The horizontal dimension is 500 mm, the vertical dimension is 800 mm. The design contains 11 sections and 1 shelf, which allows you to place a large number of towels and clothes.

Heat dissipation is 406 W, working pressure is in the range from 3 to 15 atmospheres. The maximum temperature of the coolant can reach 105 degrees. The complete set includes fittings, fasteners, an eccentric, a crane and everything else required for different types of installation. Weight 7.7 kg, the design is made in the variation of "ladder".

"Dvin F" - another stainless steel heated towel rail. In this case, the build is a "ladder" with a shelf of one division. There are various types of connections and several directions. Among them can be noted side right or left, as well as diagonal, top and bottom. The horizontal distance is 600 mm, the vertical distance is 800 mm, the diagonal distance is 800 mm.

Only 5 sections, working pressure from 5 to 25 atmospheres, collector wall thickness 2 mm, heating temperature up to 110 degrees. The complete set includes a basic set for various types of installation. It is the variety of installation that is an important advantage of the "Dvin F" model over other heated towel rails.

Terminus "Euromix" P8 - outwardly attractive and simple electric model of the average price. Bottom connection, 8 sections in total. The power is 140 W with a heating temperature of up to 70 degrees and an approximate time to reach it in 15 minutes. There is an on / off button and a thermostat. Weight 5.6 kg, built-in dimmer to change the power. This model is distinguished by simple operation and installation, which makes Euromix one of the most popular models among the consumer.

The correct selection of a vertical heated towel rail depends on many factors. This is not only the price and availability of suitable technical characteristics, but also compliance with the required type of connection. This also includes functionality for electrical models, so that you can adjust the operation of the device as varied as possible. It is important that the product looks good in the bathroom interior.

Choose products of the desired design, since not all models have, for example, the same distance between the ladders. A width of 20 cm can suit someone, but not someone. Much depends on the material of manufacture and the layout of the bathroom. At the moment, the heated towel rail market includes a large number of companies and models, so the consumer has good opportunities for making the right choice.