Types of heated towel rail connection. Instructions for installing a heated towel rail in the bathroom with your own hands

In the bathrooms of all apartments there is a special equipment called a heated towel rail. Installing a heated towel rail or replacing it is a technological process that can be done by hand. Of course, this requires certain plumbing skills.

Self-connecting a water heated towel rail will save money from the family budget and place this system exactly where it is convenient for you. Within the framework of this article, it will be discussed about the types of modern heated towel rails and about the practical replacement of an old dryer with a modern design.

Types of heated towel rails

A heated towel rail is a figured section of a metal water pipe filled with hot water and serving not only as a dryer for towels or linen, but also as a heating system in the bathroom. In houses with a centralized water supply, the dryer cuts into the hot water supply line, and in old-style houses where hot water is produced by an autonomous gas water heater, a heated towel rail, if necessary, crashes into the apartment's heating system.

Both in the first and in the second case, the most convenient time to install a heated towel rail is summer, when all boiler rooms are closed for maintenance.

Choosing a heated towel rail

These systems are available in brass or stainless steel. Previously, dryers were in the shape of the letter "P" or "M", and modern designers offer, in addition to standard shapes, many different options from chrome ladder "design radiator" to square structures. When choosing a dryer, you should pay attention to the metal from which it is made.

The fact is that the pressure in domestic hot water supply systems can reach 8 bar, and foreign systems made of brass are not designed for such a pressure, therefore beautiful "design radiators" made of brass are best used in private cottages, where the pressure in system does not exceed 5 bar. For multi-storey residential buildings, stainless steel heated towel rails are best suited to withstand pressures up to 10 bar.

Installing a heated towel rail

Connecting a water heated towel rail begins with removing the old system, provided that the new model has already been purchased and all the necessary tools are prepared. If you have planned this work in the autumn-winter period, when hot water is supplied to the main, then the first thing to do is to submit an application to the house management company to turn off the vertical riser of hot water supply for the time specified by you. This is a paid service, and the amount depends on various factors. After turning off the water, you can start working.

In old houses, such as "Khrushchev", the heated towel rail is embedded in the heating system, and the bathroom is very small, so a new heater is usually put in place of the old one. Installing a heated towel rail in the bathroom of small apartments is convenient because you do not need to build up pipes, it is enough to remove the old system, cut the threads, install fittings and connect a new heated towel rail.

If the product is very many years old, then it will not be possible to unscrew it, then, with the help of the "grinder", the old dryer is simply cut off, but it should be borne in mind that it is necessary to leave sufficient pipe sections for threading. Using a file, carefully remove the burrs at the cut points, then, using a scraper, cut a new thread and install the fittings. To seal threaded connections, you can use FUM tape made of thin Teflon or Tangit-Unilok thread.

Before installing a new system, you also need to remove the old fastening systems, prepare holes with a puncher, hammer dowels into them and place the fasteners at the desired points. Installing a heated towel rail according to this scheme takes a little time.

Connecting a water heated towel rail according to a more complex scheme will require the installation of additional plumbing equipment. Let's consider this option in more detail and sequentially:

Remove the old heated towel rail from the vertical hot water riser
We cut the threads and screw on the "L" -shaped fittings for the side connection of the heated towel rail
We install top and bottom tee fittings, between which a bypass is placed parallel to the riser
Ball valves are mounted on the free ends of the tees, to which the dryer is docked.

If necessary, small pieces of pipe are installed between the fittings. The bypass (bypass) element is optional but desirable. It is also equipped with a tap and is designed to exclude from the hot water supply system of your dryer, if suddenly water began to leak from the connection points or you decided to install a more interesting model. The diameter of the bypass pipe must match the diameter of the riser.

Installing a heated towel rail in the bathroom

If the hot water supply or heating system is based on polypropylene pipes reinforced with aluminum, then the threading tool is replaced with a soldering iron, and from the tool you will additionally need a pipe cutter or a hacksaw for metal. We do not consider the principle and technology of welding polypropylene pipes, since this is a topic for a separate article. If you use the side connection of a heated towel rail, then all work is carried out according to the above method. This fits standard "P" or "M" -shaped systems.

If a heated towel rail is installed in the bathroom of a different type, then there may be several connection options. Let's consider the possible options for connecting the dryer in the form of a ladder. These are two parallel pipes, between which there are several "steps". The whole structure is made of chromed stainless steel. Vertical pipes have four threaded holes into which plumbing elements are screwed, depending on the connection diagram. It:

Two taps at hot water connection points
Mayevsky crane (air vent). It allows air to be purged from the system, preventing water from flowing
Plug

Heated towel rail connection diagram

Hot water connection :

Serial connection ... The hot water pipe breaks and the dryer is installed in the break. This connection has a limitation on the diameter of the riser pipe (1/2 inch)
Parallel connection ... The integrity of the pipe is not violated, and the heated towel rail is connected to the bends cut into the pipe
Diagonal connection ... A kind of parallel connection, but the hot water inlet and outlet points are located diagonally

Heating connection :

Diagonal connection ... Hot water connection taps are located diagonally
Bottom connection ... Hot water connections are located at the bottom of the vertical pipes
Direct connection ... Hot water inlet and outlet is carried out into the left vertical pipe

When installing such a heated towel rail in the bathroom, it should be borne in mind that Mayevsky's tap should always be at the top of the vertical pipes, and the free hole is closed with a plug. In addition, when performing all installation work, special attention should be paid to the tightness of all joints and threaded connections.

For a home craftsman with skills in plumbing work, installation heated towel railis not a super difficult task. Before proceeding with the installation of the device, it is necessary to determine the optimal drying model and connection method.

You should develop a tie-in scheme and familiarize yourself with the installation steps. Compliance with the requirements and installation technology will ensure smooth operation heated towel rail.

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The durability of plumbing equipment depends on its initial characteristics and compliance with the installation technology. An important role will be played by the compliance of the selected model with operating conditions.

The place of installation is selected taking into account the level of protection of the device against moisture. The distance to the bathroom or washbasin is at least 60 cm.
The minimum distance to the floor is 20 cm, to the wall - 30 cm, to the surface of furniture items - 75 cm.
The heating device must not be placed directly under the socket.

The connection to the mains is carried out in accordance with the international standard NFC-15-100.

Wiring under heated towel rail performed in compliance with electrical safety standards in rooms with high humidity:

connection via a three-core cable with grounding;
only hidden wiring is allowed;
the socket must have a rubber seal and a cover that covers the contact holes;
copper wires of the VVGng and VVGng-LS brands are used for the power grid.

A prerequisite for the installation and operation of electrical devices is the use of an RCD that turns off the device when the current performance is exceeded.

Oil heated towel rails require a rigid fixation, and cable can be installed in any position

Conclusions and useful video on the topic

Water installation process heated towel rail displayed in the video clip:

Installation technology heated towel rail depends on the selected model. The performance of a water device is determined by a well-designed and executed tie-in scheme.

When installing an electric model, special attention is paid to operational safety. It is better to entrust the installation of the combined "coil" to professionals.

Do-it-yourself installation of a heated towel rail in the bathroom will help to increase comfort and make hygiene procedures even more pleasant. You can perform all operations yourself if you follow the safety rules and follow the advice of specialists. And it is equally important to choose a product correctly.

To classify heated towel rails, first of all, should be in terms of the type of energy used.

Are connected to the heating system or hot water lines water models.
Do not depend on the mode of hot water supply and function at any time electrical products.
Combined modifications have the advantages of both water and electric, thus being universal. They will continue to operate during hot water shutdown periods.

Structurally, there are two most common types of products:

a coil familiar to everyone,
models resembling a staircase with horizontal steps.

Choosing a way to connect heated towel rails

Installation of a water heated towel rail or its analogue with a combined operating principle can be carried out by connecting to a hot water supply or to a heating system. Experts recommend giving preference to the first method.

Hot water supply is supplied all year round, except for the periods of repair and pressure testing. It is possible to use the heat carrier of the heating system only in the cold season.
Do-it-yourself installation of a heated towel rail with a tie-in into the heating system must be done without fail with the installation of a bypass bypass. Otherwise, repair or replacement of the product in the winter becomes impossible - turning off the heating riser at sub-zero temperatures can lead to system freezing.

Important: Installing a bypass is recommended in any case. The ability to disconnect the device from the system (hot water supply or heating) without disturbing the circulation allows, if necessary, to carry out any work without the consent of the utilities.

Equipment and materials

When thinking about how to install a heated towel rail, you should take into account that execution of work will require a temporary shutdown of hot water supply... To do this, you will need to contact the utility service with an application and pay the cost of the service. The price directly depends on the length of the shutdown period. Therefore, it is important not only to agree on the shutdown time, but also to prepare everything necessary for the installation in advance to avoid unnecessary delays.

Dismantling of the old structure can be done using spanners of the appropriate diameter, however, in the absence of threaded connections or in the case when they have become attached to many years of operation, it may be necessary to cut out the old heated towel rail from the system (using a grinder, a hacksaw for metal, etc.).

Experts recommend when replacing a heated towel rail replace all old supply pipes with polypropylene... They are durable and not subject to corrosion, while they cost much less than copper ones, which have similar performance.

Thus, in addition to the product itself and the brackets for fastening it (they are usually included in the kit, but this must be checked upon purchase), you will need:

soldering iron for their installation,
special scissors or a knife for cutting,
ball valves to turn off the water supply to the heated towel rail (2 or 3 pieces),
fitting,
plumbing sealing paste, plumbing flax.

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Connectivity technology

After turning off the water supply, work on installing a heated towel rail is carried out in stages.

Important: Installation of a heated towel rail and connection to communications is carried out with sealing joints.

The installation of a heated towel rail in the bathroom can be considered high-quality if, when connecting the water supply, all connections remain dry.

If a combined model is chosen, then installing a heated towel rail in the bathroom with your own hands also includes connecting to the mains. In this case, work is carried out according to the same rules as the installation of electrical models.

I would like to note why it may be interesting to independently replace a heated towel rail in the bathroom - the price of work from various companies will be approximately 500 rubles for dismantling and from 1200/4800 rubles for installing a heated towel rail without a bypass and with it, respectively.

Connecting energy-consuming models

Energy-consuming (electric and combined towel warmers) require electrical wiring in a room with high humidity, so it is worth taking on such work only if you have the appropriate experience and with an understanding of the degree of responsibility. If in doubt, it is best to consult a specialist.

Criteria for choosing electric heated towel rails

In the bathroom, do-it-yourself replacement of a heated towel rail is performed in order to increase comfort, which means that when choosing a model, you should take into account its technical characteristics and requirements.

You can buy a cheaper, but less powerful unit if it is supposed to be used only for its intended purpose. If you expect that the heated towel rail will also heat the air in the bathroom, choose a more powerful model.

Various types of products have their own nuances of operation:

Oil-filled products take a long time to warm up, but when turned off, they retain the temperature for a long time.
Cable heated towel rails have much shorter heating and cooling times.

The installation of various products also has its own characteristics, which should be considered when buying so that there are no problems at the installation stage:

Oil products must be fixed in a certain position and must be grounded.
Cable models are not demanding in the choice of position, and for their safety, if it is impossible to perform grounding, you can zero the equipment.

To increase safety, it is preferable to choose a hidden type of wiring.

General rules for installing volatile heated towel rails

Connecting a do-it-yourself heated towel rail of this type provides for the presence of a separate (as for a powerful consumer) outlet and the presence of an automatic device (for a protective shutdown of equipment).

If the outlet of the heated towel rail will be placed in the bathroom, be sure to choose a waterproof model (they always have a protective cover, and during installation they are "recessed" into the surface).

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Installing a heated towel rail: video

Self-installation of the coil in the bathroom is shown in the video.

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Shown here are the wall-mounted heated towel rails in the bathroom and their installation.

Moreover, we are not going to touch on this topic at all. Of course, from time to time we share with you step-by-step instructions that allow you to independently perform some of the not particularly complicated operations.
Such as, for example.

In the case of a heated towel rail, the situation is different. Firstly, there are already a lot of instructions for installing it on the Internet. Secondly, solving this problem requires certain skills, and any of the mistakes made can lead to a tangible loss of money and time, so you should not arrange a DIY home club, it is more profitable to turn to professionals right away.

Our material is addressed to those who do not have such skills and plan to invite masters. However, even in this case, it is necessary to have a set of knowledge. A device for drying towels and heating a bathroom is structurally, of course, not as complicated as. However, it is part of the plumbing, so you need to keep in mind some nuances before buying it.

Choosing a heated towel rail: which one is right?

To begin with, let us clarify that we are not interested in an electric instance, but in an ordinary one that crashes into the hot water supply system. It is this circumstance that sharply narrows the boundaries of choice.
Despite the abundance of sparkling imported samples, it is advisable to purchase a domestic one, and here's why:
Our stainless steel heated towel rails are designed for the particular water supply in apartment buildings and are able to withstand both high pressure and water hammer. They are made from seamless seamless pipes, so you can safely count on them to last at least 40 years.
imported for the most part are designed for inserting into the heating system. The pressure in it is lower, and the water is deaerated, so there is almost no corrosion in the heating pipes. Therefore, overseas heated towel rails are made of thin-walled steel. Such in our conditions will rust through and through in a year.

The best solution, as it is already clear from the above, is a domestic heated towel rail made of "stainless steel". There are also steel and brass plated with chrome. In the case of them, a relatively low price against the background of an excellent appearance for a purchase decision is not a sufficient argument.

Modern steel towel rails are not protected from corrosion from the inside. They were once made from galvanized pipes, but is it worth remembering what happened before. Brass itself does not corrode. The problem is that they are made from thin-walled (thick-walled are expensive) pipes, and this is fraught with another risk. You may know that electric currents are always present in the water supply system. With poor grounding of pipes, and this happens all the time, in the event of water flowing in the system, Foucault eddy currents are formed. This means that small holes may form in the brass device. What this will lead to is clear.

The forms of towel rails are varied, and the choice depends on personal preference. The main thing is that the model you like has a “Mayevsky crane” (air-through valve). With its help, when filling with water, excess air is removed. If there is no such valve, an air lock will form, due to which the device will not work at full strength.

There is one more important nuance - it is better if the diameter of the heated towel rail pipes corresponds to the diameter of the riser. Otherwise, you will have to use adapters, which will lead to an increase in installation costs.

That is why, before going to the store, you need to make a couple of measurements - the diameter of the riser and the distance between the pipes into which the heated towel rail will be cut. The diameter of the pipes is usually measured with a vernier caliper, but a simple tape measure will do. If the measurement shows 32 mm, this means that the riser is 1 inch; 25-28 mm - 3/4 inch; 16 mm 1/2 in.

Installation subtleties

A conscientious plumber himself will appreciate the need for additional work. Do not refuse if the master offers to build a bypass. It is a pipe that directly connects the break in the riser. With the help of valves installed in the middle of the bypass and at the entrances to the heated towel rail, you can close the water supply to it, which is relevant in the event of any accidents.

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Installation of a heated towel rail is a problem that not only owners of old Moscow apartments have to face, but also residents of new houses. Often, the installation of a coil in new buildings is carried out according to the principle "if only it does not flow", and complaints about the operation of the device arise from the first days of living in an apartment. Muscovites have to deal with the use of low-quality plumbing parts and installation defects. And the appearance in combination with the choice of the location of the heated towel rail raises a lot of complaints. And the optimal solution in this situation is to install a new device.

Installation of a heated towel rail in the bathroom: how to choose?

In Moscow houses, coils with a diameter of 1 or 1 ¼ inch are usually installed. However, products of a different diameter are also on sale. Ideal - if the new product coincides in diameter and center distance with the old one. If it doesn't match, that's okay too, since the supply pipes can be digested.

Price is an important, but not the most important issue when buying a new device. The main thing is that the product should withstand not only the working pressure in the riser, but also possible water hammer, and its cross section did not cause complaints from the representatives of DEZ due to the narrowing of the water flow. Therefore, it is better to go shopping with a specialist, or after receiving his detailed advice.

Replacing a heated towel rail: through the housing office or through a commercial company?

It can be done both in the housing office (in DEZ), and in a specialized company. At first glance, the first option is quite convenient, but on closer examination it turns out to be unreliable. DEZ plumbers have access to the basement and can shut off the riser without any problems, however, the quality of their work leaves much to be desired. In addition, they prefer to work “in the dark”, without a contract, do not issue acts and do not provide official guarantees. But, even if the documents are issued, DEZ is difficult to make claims (as in most cases when you have to deal with bureaucratic structures). At the same time, the price of services for such plumbers is quite high, the work schedule is inconvenient, and any trifle is accompanied by the requirement of a surcharge. Therefore, it is more convenient, practical and safer to contact a private company that provides all the necessary documents and takes care of its reputation.

Installing a heated towel rail: work order

Work on replacing the device begins with disconnecting the riser. There are two options: agree with the representatives of the company so that they solve this problem themselves, or save a little and do it yourself. Sometimes representatives of DEZ start to put up obstacles, so it is better to write a formal application for disconnection.

The work and the time for disconnecting the riser will need to be coordinated with the company's employees. When the riser is disconnected through the housing office, the replacement of the heated towel rail enters the final phase. The new device is installed by welding or threaded connections. Then the plumber checks the coil and issues a warranty certificate to the owner of the apartment.

Calling a plumber in our company is an opportunity to quickly and easily replace a heated towel rail, having received all the necessary guarantees. The prices are transparent and are indicated in the price list, a contract is concluded before the provision of the service. Work is carried out at any time convenient for the customer. At the end of the installation, an act is issued, and all guarantees are provided.

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