Can towel radiators be floor mounted?
The most popular style is mounted to both the wall and floor, in an L-shape. There are also fully-wall-mounted traditional rails and fully floor-mounted (which are sometimes called freestanding) towel rails.
How far off the floor should a heated towel rail be?
Your towel rail should be fitted at the most practical height to facilitate easy use. As a safety precaution we recommend the towel rail is placed no closer than 600mm off the floor.
Do towel rails heat the room?
A towel rail usually gives out less heat than a radiator, however, if it has been sized correctly, then it should still be able to make your bathroom a warm and cosy place. A towel rail might take less time to heat up than a radiator.
How do you fit a towel radiator to an existing valve?
Simply cut them to length and snap them into place.
- Start by fitting telescopic extending tails to the towel radiator inlet and outlet.
- Fit a compression elbow joint to the telescopic extending tail on the radiator inlet.
- Unscrew the old valve head and replace it with the new one, then remount your radiator.
How high should a rad be off the floor?
150mm
Typically, standard radiators are mounted so that the bottom of the radiator is 150mm from the floor.
How close can a heated towel rail be to a shower?
This means the towel rail is protected against water jets from any direction. IP55 rating generally allows for installation in “Zone 1” meaning in close proximity to the bath or shower (including above the bath).
Is a heated towel rail enough to heat a bathroom?
One of the most commonly asked questions when it comes to the functionality of heated towel rails is, do they actually heat up your bathroom? In short, the answer is yes! Heated towel rails are ideal for making your bathroom a warm, comfortable place to be, especially on those cold winter days!
Are white towel rails better than Chrome?
A white towel rail will help to develop a feeling of cleanliness in your bathroom and give an impression of crispness and hygiene. Chrome, on the other hand, can help give your bathroom a more uniform look by tying everything in together in a more sleek and contemporary style.
Is a heated towel rail enough to heat a small bathroom?
If you’ve got a small bathroom and enough vertical wall space for installation, it will be fairly easy to find a heated towel rail that emits enough BTUs to heat the room. However, if your bathroom is quite large, you might struggle to find a towel rail that can heat your room to a comfortable temperature.
Why do you need a heated towel rail?
Next to the sinks.
How to install a hot wire heated towel rail?
Find the radiator supply and return lines. If your radiator has already been moved out of the way,these should be clearly visible as copper pipes protruding from the
How to adjust the temperature on heated towel rails?
IR Remote controller
Should heated towel rails be left on?
Yes, heated towel rails are completely safe for use in the bathroom. Can I leave my towel rail on all the time? Our heated towel rails are designed and safe to remain switched on, day and night. Do you open both valves on a radiator?