Dry electric towel rails
Can you add a thermostat to a towel rail?
In theory,
it's completely possible to install a thermostatic radiator valve
on a heated towel rail and in theory the process would be the same exactly as described above. However, it's always recommended to have at least one radiator in your home to have manual valves, without a TRV.
Can you control temperature on towel rail?
If you want to have extra control over your heating, you can install thermostatic radiator valves (TRVs) on your heated towel rails. Thermostatic Radiator
Valves don't control the temperature of your towel rail
, instead they control when the heated towel rail switches on or off depending on the heat in the room.
How do you adjust the temperature on a heated towel rail?
You can also
twiddle the knobs and turn them completely clockwise
, as this often cools down an overheated towel rail, and then you can gradually turn the heat up so that it is at exactly the right temperature.
Do heated towel rails have timers?
Whilst heated towel rails can be left running 24/7 it is best to use
a programmable timer to automatically control
your heated towel rail. Thermogroup have several timers available in our range to operate your Thermorail heated towel rails.
Are heated towel rails thermostatically controlled?
Keeping the heat of your towel rail at a constant level, thermostatically controlled towel rails give you superior control over your bathroom heating with greater accuracy.
Do towel rails come with valves?
When purchasing a heated towel rail, you also need to purchase your valves separately. The reason
you don't get valves included
is because there are a few different styles to choose from, so the one you choose is all dependant on your pipework and personal preference.
Why won't my towel rail heat up?
You may notice that the towel rail is not heating up and, specifically, the top
rungs of the rail
are colder than the bottom ones. You may also have heard knocking or tinkling through your pipes and radiators. This is usually caused by trapped air and bleeding will normally solve this.
What are the 2 valves on a towel radiator?
One valve accounts for the amount of hot water that enters the radiator
. The other valve, referred to as the lockshield valve, balances the system by regulating how much heat the radiator gives off.
Can you turn towel rails off?
The most common method for adjusting temperature will be to adjust the knob by turning
clockwise
to turn off – I.e. cool or anti clockwise to open and up the heat. Turning the knob could be difficult, and so pliers might be required.
Why is bathroom radiator hot when heating is off?
The diverter goes into a ‘mid position', which allows the hot water to flow to both the water tank and the radiators. When a diverter fails or gets blocked with debris, hot water intended for the hot water circuit can get into the radiator circuit. Then the
radiators will be hot even
though the heat is turned off.
Are heated towel rails worth it?
So are heated towel rails worth it? If you're looking for a little extra comfort during the winter and a space saving storage option for your towels, then heated towel rails are
definitely worth
it! With a range of colours available, these rails are also a great way to tie a space together.
How long do electric towel rails take to heat up?
Whilst centrally heated rails may take 20 minutes or more to heat up fully, an electrically heated towel rail with timer can generally reach its desired temperature in
less than 5 minutes
.
How much electricity does a heated towel rail use?
Using this formula, it would be safe to estimate the average cost to run an average towel rail heater for 24 hours at a cost to you of
£ 0.23 per 24 hour day
. That's a cost of less than £0.01 per day to be warm in the mornings and the nights when showering.
