Types of connection for a heated towel rail. Installing and connecting a heated towel rail with your own hands

A heated towel rail is a useful device, and in many cases, necessary. It does not take up much space, does not require complex care, and it dries wet towels perfectly without large additional costs.

In some old houses, the installation of a heated towel rail was provided for by the design, but for the most part such devices are outdated both morally and technically. Modern models much more convenient and reliable.

There are two main types of heated towel rails: electric and water. Both the first and second ones are performed in the very different designs, different sizes, colors, configurations: from a simple curved tube to sophisticated models that look more like an interior decoration, but do their job quite well.

A beautiful heated towel rail can become stylish decoration bathroom interior. It is believed that chrome models work longer and are somewhat more efficient.

Design of heated towel rails different types, of course, is fundamentally different.

In the first case, the device is heated using electricity, in the second, hot water circulates through the pipes. The installation procedure for electric and water models also has significant differences.

What should you consider before installing a water model?

The coolant in water models of heated towel rails is hot water. Most often, the device is connected to a hot water supply system, but this is not always possible. When deciding how to properly install a heated towel rail in the bathroom, such points should be clarified in advance.

For example, in houses where there is no central heating, they use geysers. In such rooms, water heated towel rails are connected to central system heating. This is not very convenient, since the heating device only works during the heating season; the rest of the time it is a regular towel rack.

If an electric boiler is used to heat water in the house, it makes sense to purchase a special double-circuit model.

In such boilers, one circuit is used for heating tap water, and the second is designed specifically for the heated towel rail

But the owners of private houses with completely autonomous system heating and hot water supply are much more free to choose.

If you decide to make a heated towel rail part of the heating system apartment building, it should be installed in the summer, while the heating season has not yet begun. Typically, utility workers are extremely reluctant to agree to turn off the heating of the entire house in winter cold for the sake of installing this device that is not necessary for life. And the neighbors will hardly be happy about the lack of heating for several hours.

Before installing the heated towel rail, you need to find out whether there is heating system water. Usually it is drained in the summer, but this is not always done. You'll have to ask local utility workers to check this and turn off the water if necessary.

When installing a heated towel rail as part of the house water supply, you will also need to shut off the hot water entering the house. Older models of heated towel rails are usually not equipped with taps and a bypass that allows water to bypass the device, so you cannot simply remove it, you will have to ask local plumbers for help.

In some cases, you can turn off the water in the water supply or heating system yourself, but to do this you need to know exactly how to do this, and also inform local utility workers about your “independent activity” and obtain their consent.

When figuring out how to install a suitable heated towel rail in the bathroom, even before purchasing it, you need to decide on how to connect it. It could be:

• bottom;
• lateral;
• diagonal (for “ladder” type models);
• in the center of the bottom.

In the first case, the connection point of the device to the water supply is at the bottom, and in the second - on the side. Today, water pipes are hidden in the wall or masked with a partition, leaving only places outside for connecting the necessary plumbing. This is how models with side connections are installed, although the process is quite labor-intensive. Still, it makes sense to try: the bathroom looks much more attractive this way.

A heated towel rail with a side connection is installed on the wall so that the hot water pipes are hidden. It is important to carefully seal all connections

The lower connection is typical for old houses in which the design provides for the installation of a heated towel rail. Power models with bottom connection approximately 10% lower than analogs with side connections.

To increase the efficiency of the equipment, it makes sense to consider modifying the water supply and installing a model with a side connection.

The power of a heated towel rail with a bottom connection is usually about 10% lower than the power of a similar device with a side connection, however, these are the models that are usually installed in old houses

Sometimes the diameter of the heated towel rail pipes and the corpse pipe do not match. To connect them, special adapters are used. The diameter of such an adapter must be equal to or greater than the diameter of the water pipes. Otherwise, excess pressure may develop in the system, which can lead to an accident, leaks and other unpleasant problems.

An important parameter is the axial dimensions of the heated towel rail, i.e. the distance separating its entrance and exit. Be sure to take into account the diameter of the water pipe in order to select a heated towel rail model of the appropriate size. The presence of adapters complicates the installation process and worsens appearance devices.

In addition, the risk of leaks increases. If you can’t do without adapters, it’s worth paying attention Special attention sealing each connection. When selecting taps and fittings, you should take into account the material from which the water pipes are made.

The combination of different metals can cause electrochemical corrosion. WITH plastic pipes in this regard, the work is much easier.

It is believed that chrome-plated heated towel rail models are more durable than other options. In addition, such devices have higher heat transfer.

Installation procedure for a water heated towel rail

Installation of a water model of a heated towel rail is carried out in several main steps:

• Removing the old device.
• Bypass installation.
• Installation of upper and lower faucets.
• Installation of a heated towel rail.
• Check connections for leaks.

Step #1: Removing the old device

So, by the time work begins, the water in the system should already be reliably shut off. Delete old heated towel rail, if it is welded to the pipes, you can use an ordinary grinder, simply cutting it off. It should be remembered that parts of the pipes will have to be threaded, so you need to cut them taking into account these dimensions.

A grinder will also be needed to remove a device with a threaded connection if it has become “stuck” to the pipes over time. In other cases, the old heated towel rail is simply unscrewed from the pipes and removed from the brackets on which it hung.

Stage #2: Bypass installation

A bypass is a special jumper connecting the inlet and outlet of the pipe to which the heated towel rail is connected. It is installed in front of the taps so that the flow hot water flow through the pipes was not interrupted when closing the taps separating the device from the hot water supply system.

If there is no bypass in the system, for repairs or other manipulations with the device, you will have to shut off the water.

The bypass can be welded to the main pipes or screwed using threaded triple adapters. The diameter of the bypass pipe must be smaller sizes main highway

To install the jumper, you will need a piece of pipe of the appropriate size and diameter. Typically, a pipe of smaller diameter is used than the size of the main line pipes.

The bypass is welded to the main pipes or screwed using a threaded connection.

As a reliable seal for threaded connections Most often, regular linen winding is used. If the amount of winding is sufficient, screwing occurs with little effort

Step #3: Installing Top and Bottom Faucets

Before installation, you should purchase two shut-off valves, the thread diameter of which matches the diameter of the pipes on which it will be installed.

You can choose conventional taps that move only to two positions: “open” and “closed” or use screw designs to regulate the flow of coolant entering the device, i.e. the degree of its heating.

To be able to shut off the water supply to the heated towel rail at any time, you can use conventional shut-off valves, which are moved to the “open” or “closed” position.

This valve is designed to remove air from the device that has entered the system. It is mounted on the top of the heated towel rail. If the device has formed airlock, preventing the circulation of hot water, just open such a tap and bleed off excess air

Automatic models of the Mayevsky crane cope with this task even without human intervention. It is very easy to determine that air has entered the device; in this case, the heated towel rail does not heat up enough or cools down completely.

If the pipes do not have threads, they should be cut using a die with the appropriate characteristics. If there is a thread, but it looks old and worn, it also wouldn’t hurt to update it with special tool to improve connection quality.

Stage #4: Installing a heated towel rail

Before installing a heated towel rail, you should consider its placement on the wall. To do this, use special brackets, telescopic holders or clamps. Usually models good producers are completed necessary materials and fasteners.

The brackets should be installed on the wall. Usually, to do this, fixing points are marked on the wall, holes are made using a drill, then the brackets are screwed. Before starting work, you should study the manufacturer's instructions.

In some cases, a heated towel rail is first installed, and only then is it fixed to the wall.

Straight or corner fittings for a wall-mounted heated towel rail should be selected taking into account the size of the device and the aesthetics of their appearance

When installing a heated towel rail, you must remember special standards. If the pipe diameter is less than 23 mm, a distance of more than 35 mm should be left between the pipe and the wall, and if the pipes of the device are thicker - more than 40 mm - the distance to the wall should be increased to 50 mm.

To connect the heated towel rail to the hot water supply system, you will need fittings. Whether angular or straight fittings are used, it depends on the design of the device and the type of its connection. Of course, all connections must be properly sealed to prevent leaks.

Regular threads are traditionally sealed using linen winding. If used for this sufficient quantity material, after screwing it will protrude slightly from under the thread.

If screwing is significantly difficult, there may be too much winding, but if the connection is easy to screw, it most likely needs to add a little more flax sealant. For conical threaded connections, use FUM tape.

When installing the heated towel rail, do not use excessive force to screw in all connections, so as not to accidentally damage the threads. The installation process for a water heated towel rail is presented in more detail in the following video:

Step #5: Check connections for leaks

After all work is completed, water should be supplied to the system again and the operation of the device should be checked. It is advisable to ensure maximum load on the device in order to detect even small leaks. In a situation where the heated towel rail is built into the heating system of the house, it is difficult to carry out such a check, because installation is usually carried out in the summer.

Leaks may appear only before the start heating season, when utility employees check the system's readiness for winter by subjecting it to increased loads. To prevent a leak from occurring while the apartment's residents are away, the heated towel rail taps should always be kept closed.

Although the description of the procedure for connecting a heated towel rail looks simple, in practice, performing all operations requires professional approach. If home owners do not have the appropriate skills, it makes sense to consult with an experienced plumber or entrust him with the entire range of work.

Installation of an electric heated towel rail

The main advantage of an electric heated towel rail is ease of installation. Like any wall-mounted electrical appliance, it needs to be hung on the wall and connected to the power supply. All that remains is to turn on the device itself and use it for its intended purpose. Important Requirement– compliance with electrical safety rules.

Such a device should be connected only through a so-called “automatic machine” or RCD device protective shutdown. If the socket for connecting the device will be installed directly in the bathroom, be sure to use special device with protection from moisture.

This socket is mounted in the thickness of the wall and has a special cover. In addition, the electrical appliance must be grounded.

When installing an electric heated towel rail, you should use special sockets with increased protection from moisture. Such a device is connected via an RCD

It is believed that the option with an electric heated towel rail is not economically profitable compared to water models, as it increases heat bills. However, the power of such devices is not so great, as is the electricity consumption.

This is quite enough to dry wet terry cloth, but it does not cope very well with the role of a bathroom heater.

There is a heated towel rail in every bathroom.

Installing a heated towel rail is not challenging task, which every man who has no experience in this matter can handle.

We will tell you how you can do this yourself.

You won't have to turn to professional plumbers for help if you read this article.

Preparatory stage

What you need to do first is decide on the design.

It should not only be comfortable, but also beautiful, and also choose the mounting method and select the optimal size hollow products for the battery.

It is required for:

• drying small personal items,
• reducing the percentage of humidity,
• reducing dampness in the room,
• creating a certain microclimate.

On this moment Among ordinary people, models of heated towel rails in the shape of the letters “P” and “M” are in particular demand.

But despite such preferences our compatriots, there is a wide assortment on the market, there are samples in the shape of a “ladder” and corner specimens.

It's no secret that each product has its own characteristics, mounting options and cost.

When choosing the product you need, you need to consider big number various factors.

Not always your favorite model may be ideal for installation in your bathroom (read about premium bathroom partitions in the article).

Most important point - these are the dimensions of the room and, of course, the diameter of the pipes.

For a small bathtub, it is best to buy M-shaped and U-shaped dryers.

In large and spacious rooms Telescopic, rotating samples and “ladders” will look more advantageous.

Products can be quite impressive in size or very small. I would especially like to note the corner structures.

Despite their compact size, they look very impressive. In addition, these devices perform the functions assigned to them “excellently”.

We will not talk for a long time about the beauty and attractiveness of the appearance of various heated towel rails, but more attention Let's focus on the fasteners that are used to install them.

Fittings (about crimp high pressure written) are playing important role in creating an aesthetic appearance of the entire structure.

Pipes hidden in the wall look especially nice, while all fasteners (including fittings) are also hidden.

However, this type of installation is considered complex and is used very rarely. More often, heated towel rails are attached to external pipes. In this situation, the fasteners are open.

What fasteners are needed

If you decide to replace a towel dryer in your bathroom, you need to take a responsible approach not only to the choice of material from which the product is made, but also to the fastening elements.

Since the beauty, functionality of the design, and the overall practicality of the entire drying system as a whole will largely depend on this.

Perhaps those who are faced with assembling a device for the first time do not quite understand what fittings are.

Information for the uninformed public:

• fittings are small parts (most often chrome-plated), which are very difficult to do without during assembly.

The choice of fastening components should exactly match the design you like and the material from which it is made heating device.

The optimal option is when the entire device is made of the same material.

Types of fittings

• Sectional extension cord.
  A representative of this category will help you, if necessary, adjust the distance from the heating device to the wall to which it will be attached.

  These fittings act as a kind of bracket, the connection of which requires at least several fasteners.

  Extended collapsible fittings are connected only in front of the pipe bends.

  This modification of connectors has one minor flaw - they have too long threads.

  However, this problem can be quickly resolved (threaded fittings For copper pipes described in the article).
  How?

  Excess grooves can be quickly and easily removed (cut off or sharpened).

• Rewinding made of polymer materials.
  This type of fitting eliminates the possibility of play at the adjusting connections.

  If the winding is done correctly, it will take the look you want.

  It is also worth taking into account the following fact: the above-mentioned part will not compact over time.

• Angle tap.
  It is used to connect a tubular radiator directly to a central heating pipe.

  Depending on the size of the hollow products used, you can use either standard modifications of the corners or choose the option that you find more convenient.

  With the help of corner fittings, you can change the direction of the pipes at your discretion.

• Tee.
  This one is simple connecting element will be very useful to you if you need to make a number of branches from the central highway in different directions.

  Using this fitting, you can directly connect the heating device and the riser.
  
  At the same time, do not forget to install a bypass.

  The bypass line will allow you to turn off the heated towel rail for a while, without creating any obstacles to the operation of other heating devices.

• Cross fittings.

  With their help, the system is branched along only two different courses.

• American fitting.
  If you need to dismantle the structure, this can be done using a kind of crane called an “American”.

  It is very difficult to overestimate the ease of use of this fastener - you will not need to completely disable the system.

  It is enough just to block this device, unscrew the nut and remove the heater.

• Connections in this case come in several types:
  • nut - fitting,
  • nut - nut,
  • fitting - fitting.
• Clamping device.
  Implements similar functions as the “American” one.

  Thanks to this coupling, you can quickly disassemble and reassemble any connection.
  This part has one feature - it has different sides various diameters.

  This property is used when there is a need to join pipes of different sizes. The thread of the clamping ring can be either external or internal.

• Reflectors.
  These fittings do not allow moisture to seep into the fastening (read how to fix a leak in a pipe with water).
• Limiters.
  They are used to seal pipes

When purchasing chrome-plated fasteners for tubular radiators, you need to pay special attention to the quality of the threads.

ABOUT high quality products can be judged by the uniformity of the grooves.

Another feature of non-chrome-plated connections is that they quickly undergo the rusting process.

Your best decision will be to purchase a heating device along with fittings.

This way, you will save yourself from searching for the parts you need or exchanging existing but incorrectly sized parts.

Step-by-step installation instructions

Since the heated towel rail is mounted directly into the water supply system, it is very important to ensure that the device functions correctly.

If you make mistakes in your work, then not only the drying itself, but also the plumbing system may suffer.

In general, the installation process is not difficult. And it consists of the following: we supply water to one side of the device, and ensure its outflow from the other end.

That's it, the work is finished. Are you wondering how much all this will cost?
It makes no sense to talk about specific numbers.

Much depends on the complexity of the work being performed, the type of coil chosen, etc.

Please note the maximum distances between the wall and the heating device, which must be observed:

• 5-7 centimeters - if the diameter of the pipes is more than 2.5 centimeters
• 3.5-4 centimeters - with a pipe cross-section of less than 2.5 centimeters.

In order to avoid subjecting the walls to heavy loads that can be caused by hot thermal deformation, the structure cannot be fixed rigidly.

The coil is hung on mounting brackets.

After completing all work, you need to check all connections for leaks. If a leak is discovered, it must be repaired immediately.

Basic moments

• The system may only use components that are made of the same metal.

  Otherwise, electrolytic corrosion will inevitably occur.

  To prevent this from happening, only Teflon gaskets are used to seal connections.

• If you want the heated towel rail to work all year round, it must be connected to the hot water supply system.
• When connecting a ladder type model, it is better to use the side connection method.
  In this case, it is necessary to maintain an interaxial distance of 50 cm.
• Would you like to connect a heating device? to the heating system?
  A combined model is suitable for these purposes.

Worth knowing! The device must be connected to the riser using “American wires”.

Important point! When conducting installation work all docking points must be carefully insulated. If you decide to “burrow” the pipe into the wall, it will be incredibly difficult to fix leaks later.

Watch the video to see how to install a heated towel rail in a new building with your own hands.

Important components of the bathroom are, in addition to the bath itself, a sink, a shower and a mirror, and many other things, including a heated towel rail. This is extremely convenient device, not only allows you to make wet towels and linen dry, but also prevents dampness. In a word, it serves as a kind of heating system for a given room. And if it is better to entrust the installation of a bathtub or sink to professionals, then you can do the installation and connection of a heated towel rail yourself. The main thing is to know how it's done.

Types of heated towel rails

First, let's briefly look at what heated towel rails, also known as “towel rails,” are, and what materials they are made from.

Table. Types of heated towel rails based on operating principle.

Title and photo	Description
	The most common type of heated towel rail, “classic”. It is a U-shaped or any other shaped coil through which hot water is passed. It heats the pipes, which, in turn, help towels and linen dry quickly. It is connected either to the water riser or to the heating system. The latter is more common in private houses and cottages, since in a city apartment a heated towel rail connected in a similar way most there will be no time to work.
	These heated towel rails do not require a connection to hot water or heating - they are heated by electricity. Very convenient in terms of location - there is no need to move the riser or connect pipes, just extend the socket. You can turn it on only for the time of use, thereby saving energy. Many models of such heated towel rails are equipped with the ability to adjust.
	They represent the two previous options combined together. One of the coils is heated using hot water or steam heating, the other from electricity. For the increased cost, the buyer receives high efficiency. Some models of combination heated towel rails are equipped with rotating coils, like the one shown in the image.

Heated towel rails are made from the following materials:

• steel;
• brass;
• copper;
• stainless steel.

The first option is simple and cheap. Typically, these heated towel rails are the heaviest and most massive. They rarely boast a beautiful appearance, but with proper processing they are extremely reliable and durable.

Products made of brass or non-ferrous metals are often distinguished by their complex shape, attractiveness and resistance to corrosion. But, unlike steel models, they are less resistant to sudden pressure changes in the system. Copper heated towel rails are attractive for their efficiency - due to their properties, the metal warms up very quickly and dries wet towels at the same speed. back side This is due to the high cost of the product.

Optimal from the point of view of price-quality ratio are heated towel rails made of of stainless steel– they are beautiful, reliable, durable, not afraid of corrosion, and at the same time resistant to sudden changes in temperature and pressure.

Important! When choosing a heated towel rail, pay attention not only to the principle of operation and material, but also to the maximum permissible pressure in the system - in water supply and heating pipes Sometimes water hammers occur, so it is desirable that the “towel” is able to withstand them.

Selecting a water heated towel rail connection diagram

Before the actual plumbing work begins the most important stage installing a heated towel rail is choosing the circuit according to which it will be connected. Without this, the likelihood of making an error increases, due to which the system will be ineffective or not work at all. Let's study the basic connection diagrams for heated towel rails, implementation rules and typical shortcomings that occur during illiterate installation.

The simplest and most reliable scheme is considered to be the one in which the “towel” is an integral part of the riser, and, in fact, its branch of a U-shape or some other shape. Thus, heated towel rails are connected in most houses with an old water supply system (if the apartment owners did not replace them with more advanced models).

To be able to turn off the heated towel rail or regulate its temperature without interfering with the riser, you must connect a bypass. It will be discussed in more detail in the next section of the article.

Now let's look at the first connection diagram for a heated towel rail along with taps and bypasses - with a lateral or diagonal supply. The difference between them is insignificant and the choice depends on your personal preferences. Effective operation of such a connection scheme is ensured by following the following rules.

1. If the heated towel rail is located 2 or more meters from the riser, the insertion of the upper outlet should be higher than the connection point to the heated towel rail, and the lower one, correspondingly, lower. If the distance is smaller, direct approaches are acceptable, without a slope.
2. The pipes connecting the heated towel rail to the outlets should not have “humps” - air will begin to accumulate in them.

For some heated towel rails H-shape And large sizes The connection diagram with the bottom supply is used, shown in the image below. As with lateral or diagonal, there are several rules for it, the implementation of which will ensure the efficiency of the entire plumbing system.

1. If the riser diameter larger diameter bypass or the latter is displaced, then the upper outlet of the outlet must be located below the heated towel rail itself.
2. The lower connection to the riser should be located below the heated towel rail, regardless of the conditions.
3. It is advisable to cover the supply pipes with thermal insulation.
4. The presence of humps in the supply pipes is undesirable - air jams will quickly arise in these places.
5. It is necessary to install a Mayevsky tap on the heated towel rail.

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water heated towel rail

Removal of old heated towel rail, installation of bypass and taps

Direct plumbing work to install a “towel” they begin with dismantling the old structure, in most cases it is a U- or M-shaped pipe that belongs to the main riser and has a common diameter with it. Despite its simplicity and cheapness, such a heated towel rail does not have an attractive appearance.

The process of dismantling it is as follows.

Step 1. First, turn off the hot water supply to the riser. To do this, contact the housing office or the association servicing your home, submit the appropriate application and, if necessary, pay a fee for the provision of services. The plumber who comes upon your call will temporarily shut off the riser.

Step 2. Check if the hot water supply is turned off. To do this, you need to open the appropriate tap on the sink or bathtub.

Step 3. If the old heated towel rail is connected to the riser with a threaded connection, unscrew it with a plumber's wrench.

Important! Be prepared for the fact that some water may remain inside the heated towel rail. It is advisable to place a rag under it in advance or place a container under the junction with the riser.

Step 4. Dismantling an old heated towel rail using a plumber's wrench is a matter of great luck - most often the “towel rail” is welded to the riser or the threaded connections have become “stuck” over many years. In this case, use a grinder. When working with it, do not cut off excess - the remaining part of the pipe should be enough to cut threads for future fittings.

Step 5. After cutting or unscrewing the “towel” from the riser, remove it from its fasteners to the wall and put it somewhere away. Next stage works - creation of a bypass, installation of taps and connections to the future heated towel rail.

Bypass (or translated as “bypass”) is a section of pipe between the outlets on a heated towel rail, which gives the water in the riser the opportunity to go “past” the heated towel rail in cases where it is closed. Its presence solves several problems at once.

1. The bypass allows you to install valves at the inlet and outlet of the heated towel rail to regulate the temperature. In addition, it can be used to completely shut off the water supply to the “towel” without turning off the riser, which is especially convenient in case of repair or replacement of such equipment.
2. The bypass separates the flow of hot water in the riser - one goes to the heated towel rail, and the second further, to the neighbors, while maintaining its temperature unchanged.
3. The bypass on the heated towel rail ensures normal circulation of hot water in the riser along its entire height.

Examples of various schemes for installing bypasses between taps are presented in the images below.

Important! A controversial issue among plumbers is the diameter and location of the bypass pipe for a heated towel rail. Some are confident that it will only work effectively with a narrowed and offset bypass. But this is not so - a direct bypass with a diameter equal to that of the riser works well with both upper and lower supply. The image below is proof of this.

You can often find diagrams and photographs on the Internet where the bypass is equipped with a valve. The presence of this faucet is another point of contention among plumbers. From point of view building codes, unauthorized installation in the riser (and in this case the bypass is formally considered to be one) of such devices not provided for by the project is gross violation. In addition, installing a bypass tap reduces the pressure and temperature of hot water in the following apartments. Therefore, its presence may be the subject of claims against you from outside management company or neighbors.

Video - DIY installation of a heated towel rail

Installation and connection of a water heated towel rail - step-by-step instructions

So, the old coil has been removed, the bypass, taps and supply pipes have been installed. Now let's consider step by step instructions on how to install and connect a water heated towel rail with your own hands.

Step 1. Select the fittings necessary to connect the heated towel rail to the outlets for it. In this case we use corner models. In addition to the fittings themselves, look for decorative cups (also called reflectors) that cover the joint.

Step 2. Apply FUM tape to the threaded surface of the fittings - it is necessary to seal the connection. If desired, use tow instead.

Stick FUM tape onto the threaded surface of the fitting so that when it is screwed into the pipe, its end does not ride up

Step 3. Finish applying the FUM tape as follows: roll it into a kind of “thread” and apply it at the thread rung. Thus, when installing the fitting, this part of the tape will be pressed against the wall and will act as a sealing ring.

Step 4. Screw the fitting together with the attached decorative reflector into internal thread pipe connected to the outlets for the heated towel rail. Due to the use of FUM tape, this will require some effort. When doing this, be careful not to break the thread.

Step 5. In the same way, apply FUM tape or tow to the second fitting and tighten it, connecting it to the outlet from the riser.

Step 6. Install rubber or polyurethane O-rings inside the fittings.

Step 7 Attach the heated towel rail itself to the fittings and the wall, “attach” it to check whether the distance between the fittings corresponds to the required one. Then mark the points on the wall where you need to make holes for brackets or holders.

Step 8 Now you need to make holes in the ceramics and concrete behind it to install fasteners for the heated towel rail. To begin, mark the tile using a self-tapping screw - place it on the surface and lightly tap it several times with a hammer. This action is necessary to ensure that the drill does not jump to the side during the process of creating a hole.

Important! This action requires special care - if you are careless, you can leave cracks or chips on the tiles. In some cases, builders advise, instead of taping, to simply stick a patch or paper tape crosswise over the drilling site.

Step 9 At low speeds, use extreme caution to ceramic tiles holes for mounting heated towel rails. To do this, it is advisable to use either a special spear-shaped drill or a well-sharpened one for concrete.

Step 10 After this, at high speed, make a hole for fasteners in the concrete located behind the tile.

Step 11 Insert plastic dowels into the resulting holes.

Step 12 If the ends of the dowels stick out from the holes, cut them off with a knife, otherwise it will be impossible to achieve a tight fit of the holder or bracket.

Step 13 Reattach the heated towel rail to the fittings, checking to see if the position of the O-rings in it has changed while you were creating the holes for the holders.

Step 14 Secure the towel rail to the fittings by tightening the appropriate nuts by hand.

Step 15 Now tighten these nuts so that the “towel” is securely fixed. To do this, use a plumber's wrench and a rag - the latter will protect the nickel-plated surface from scratches. It is enough to make two revolutions.

Step 16 Move the decorative cups away from the wall and turn the valves on the outlets so that water flows into the heated towel rail. Check the tightness of the connections to see if there is any dripping from there.

Step 17 If everything is in order, it remains finishing touch– screw screws into the holes for fasteners where dowels were previously inserted. Check how firmly the heated towel rail is held. At this point, its installation and connection with your own hands can be considered completely and successfully completed.

Installation of an electric heated towel rail occurs in a similar way - according to the instructions, the product is assembled, holes are created in the wall for holders or brackets, and the “towel rail” is installed on them. The difference is that for similar models An outlet is required, which should preferably be located away from the bathroom. If desired and possible, you can produce hidden installation when the power cable goes into the wall and connects to the electrical wiring there.

Regardless of the type of heated towel rail and the material from which it is made, the reliability, durability and efficiency of the device directly depend on the choice the right way connection and proper installation. With the right approach, anyone can do this!

• Minimum order amount from 1300 rub.
• Call a specialist to do the work for free
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Installation of heated towel rail- 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 “as long as it doesn’t leak,” and complaints about the operation of the device arise from the first days of living in the apartment. Muscovites have to deal with the use of low-quality plumbing parts and installation defects. And the appearance, combined with the choice of location of the heated towel rail, causes a lot of criticism. AND optimal solution In this situation it becomes the installation of 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 inches are usually installed. However, products of other diameters are also available on sale. Perfect option– if the product is new in diameter and center distance will match the old one. If it doesn’t match, that’s also okay, since the supply pipes can be overcooked.

Price is an important, but not the most important issue when purchasing a new device. The main thing is that the product can withstand not only operating pressure in the riser, but also possible water hammer, and its cross-section did not cause any complaints from DEZ representatives 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 either in the housing office (in the DEZ) or in a specialized company. At first glance, the first option is quite convenient, but upon 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 “roughly”, without a contract, do not issue certificates and do not provide official guarantees. But, even if the documents are issued, it is difficult for the DEZ to make claims (as in most cases when you have to deal with bureaucratic structures). At the same time, the price of services from such plumbers is quite high, the work schedule is inconvenient, and every little thing is accompanied by a requirement for additional payment. Therefore, it is more convenient, practical and safer to contact a private company that represents everything Required documents and cares about its reputation.

Installing a heated towel rail: work order

Work to replace the device begins with disconnecting the riser. There are two options: negotiate with the company’s representatives so that they solve this problem themselves, or save a little and do it yourself. Sometimes DEZ representatives begin to create obstacles, so it is better to write an official application for disconnection.

The work and the time to turn off the riser will need to be agreed upon with the company’s employees. When the riser is turned off through the housing office, the replacement of the heated towel rail enters the final phase. New device installed by welding or threaded connections. The plumber then checks the coil and issues a warranty certificate to the apartment owner.

Calling a plumber from our company is an opportunity to quickly and easily replace a heated towel rail, receiving all the necessary guarantees. Prices are transparent and indicated in the price list; an agreement is concluded before the service is provided. Work is carried out at any time convenient for the customer. Upon completion of installation, a certificate is issued and all guarantees are provided.

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A heated towel rail is necessary not only for drying clothes, but also for creating a favorable microclimate in the bathroom - preventing dampness, high humidity. But installing a heated towel rail in the bathroom with your own hands requires not only appropriate skills and equipment, but also good instructions. And you will find it in this article.

Installing a heated towel rail in the bathroom with your own hands

Preparation

First you should prepare Consumables and equipment. The work will require:

1. actually, a heated towel rail;
2. two ball valves
3. mounting brackets;
4. fittings with couplings for connection (polypropylene);
5. polypropylene pipes;
6. special knives for cutting PP;
7. soldering iron for PP pipes.

Heated towel rails in the bathroom interior

Of course, if you plan to replace a heated towel rail, you should first remove the old one. To do this, follow these steps:

Step 1. First, turn off the hot liquid supply to the pipe to which the coil will be attached. To do this, you need to write a corresponding statement to the chairman of the cooperative or to the housing office, after which you need to turn off the required valve.

Step 3. If the device is welded to the pipeline (or the thread does not unscrew), then cut it with a grinder and remove it from the room.

Note! You need to cut it in such a way that the remaining section of the pipe is sufficient for threading.

Bypass installation

As already noted, the bypass jumper is an ordinary pipe (in our case, made of polypropylene). To install it, mount on the ends of the product Ball Valves(as shown in the image), which will block the water flow if necessary. With a bypass, water will circulate in the riser even if the heated towel rail is turned off.

Note! It is also advisable to install another one in the bypass itself ball valve, with which air will be removed. Thereby working fluid will circulate freely through the coil.

It is important to check the evenness of the pipes in the horizontal and vertical planes

Installation of taps

After this, you can begin installing the taps. If the old device was cut off, then cut a new thread on the remaining pipe sections using a die of the required diameter. And if the coil was removed in a “civilized” manner and the thread remained in place, then simply “drive” it with the same die in order to improve the quality of the connection.

Once the threads are in order, install shut-off valves (in other words, taps). This fitting will perform two functions at once.

1. Adjusting the intensity of the coil operation by closing/opening taps.
2. Shutting off water if necessary to repair or replace equipment in order to carry out the required actions.

Installing a heated towel rail coil

Step 1. First, brackets are attached to the walls.

Step 2. Then the heated towel rail itself is hung on the brackets. In some cases, you will have to ditch the wall.

Step 3. Finally, the heated towel rail is connected to the valves on the bypass. For this, as already noted, you can use both special fittings and bushings.

Note! After installation, open the taps one by one (do it smoothly). In this case, the coil will gradually fill with liquid, and the risk of water hammer will be minimized.

Bleeding air through the Mayevsky crane

That's it, installing a heated towel rail in the bathroom yourself is complete. If you are interested in how much all this will cost, then it is difficult to give a specific figure, since it depends on the complexity of the work, the type of coil, and a number of other factors. But if the installation is done by yourself, then all costs will be associated only with the purchase of the device and additional consumables.

How to install a new coil?

Connecting a heated towel rail to hot water supply pipes, as noted earlier, is regulated by SNiP. What is this SNiP, and also what does it say about our problem.

And if you plan to install a new device, then sections of PP pipes should be attached to the pipeline, and the coil itself should be attached to them. The connection procedure is not complicated. You just need to connect the ends using a special soldering iron for polypropylene pipes.

Note! At the same time, maintain a slight inclination of the supply pipe, directed towards the movement of the hot liquid. The slope should be approximately 0.5-1 centimeter over the entire length of the segment. Water must move along the coil from top to bottom, for this reason the supply is connected to the upper socket of the product.

Let us also add that there are maximum distances that must be maintained between the walls (both lined and finished with plaster) and the heated towel rail. They are given below:

1. 5 centimeters if the diameter of the pipes exceeds 2.3 centimeters;
2. 3.5 centimeters, if the diameter of the pipes is less than 2.3 centimeters.

So that the walls are not subjected to excessive loads caused by thermal deformations hot pipe, the structure is not attached rigidly, but is hung on mounting brackets.

Once all steps are completed, carefully examine the connections - they must remain dry.

Video - Features of installing a heated towel rail

Choosing a heated towel rail and other important points

In other countries, this device is an element of the heating system, but in our country it is connected to the hot water supply. Consequently, it also simultaneously compensates for the thermal expansion of the pipeline, and therefore is installed directly into the riser. Therefore, installation errors are unacceptable.

Of course, you should first choose the right device. The modern assortment is huge, but there is no need to rush into purchasing. The fact is that imported heated towel rails are incompatible with water pipes, so you need to buy domestic models. But if the device is installed in a private home, then you can make a choice in favor of foreign manufacturers, but with mandatory consideration of water quality and pressure.

Note! IN apartment building only products need to be installed domestic production, and do this in accordance with GOST and SNiP.

In order to carry out installation correctly, you should know about the main points of this process.

1. It is not recommended to use components made of different metals in the system, otherwise electrolytic corrosion will occur with all the ensuing consequences. To avoid this, all connections are sealed with Teflon gaskets.
2. If possible, a pair of ball valves should be installed on the riser, thereby forming a jumper (bypass). This will allow you not to shut off the water in the entire riser in case of an unforeseen situation.
3. It must be remembered that if you connect a heated towel rail to the heating system, it will only work during the heating season. Therefore, it is better to connect the device to the DHW system.
4. If you plan to install a “ladder” type model, then it is better to resort to lateral connection with an interaxial distance of 50 centimeters.
5. If you still want to connect the device to the heating system, then it is better to choose a combined model for this.

Video - Choosing a heated towel rail

Now let's look at the main types of products. There are only three of them.

1. Water models are coils in which hot liquid circulates.
2. Electric models operate autonomously, but, of course, require an uninterrupted power supply.
3. Finally, combined devices combine the characteristics of the first two varieties, but are quite expensive.

Note! It is advisable to connect the device to the riser using “American” connections - detachable type connections with a union nut.

Possible connection methods

Before proceeding with installation, you should select suitable option connections. Often in buildings built back in Soviet times, heated towel rails are zigzag tubes on the walls, and if you plan to replace them, you should select a model suitable diameter, designed for bottom connection.

But if the bathroom was renovated and the pipe was drowned, leaving only the entrances, then it is possible to install a heated towel rail in the bathroom with your own hands with a side connection. It will be more labor-intensive, but the design itself will look aesthetically pleasing.

Note! When conducting installation work all connections must be properly insulated, since it is very difficult to eliminate leaks in a pipe that is recessed into the wall.

Features of installation of electric drying

Coil connection procedure electric type should be considered separately. In this case, the most important stage of this procedure is correct connection to the mains, thereby minimizing the risk of fire or short circuit. For this reason, the following steps are required:

1. coil grounding;
2. its connection through a special residual current device, which in everyday life is simply called a “machine”.

And if you plan to connect the product to an outlet that is located right in the bathroom, then it (the outlet) must have a moisture-proof housing. Simply put, it should be recessed into the wall, and the hole remaining outside should be closed using a special insulating cap.

If you carefully read the information provided in this article, then installing a heated towel rail in the bathroom with your own hands will not cause any difficulties.

Video - Installation of electric drying

Why doesn't the heated towel rail heat up? Let's look at the main reasons

So, the coil is installed and everything seems to be in order, but it completely refuses to heat up. Let's find out why this can happen and what should be done in this or that case.

That's all. Now you know how to install a heated towel rail in the bathroom with your own hands. Good luck with your work!