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Fitting electrics to towel radiator.
Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2009 6:58 pm
by dns
I've just refurbished my bathroom and decided to replace the ancient fan heater with a chrome towel radiator.
My flat is electric only so I've been looking at heating elements to fit a normal chrome radiator. Are these suitable for use with a single radiator, or can they only be added to a full central heating system?
Any help much appreciated!
Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 11:51 pm
by plumbbob
It's not totally clear from your post exactly what you intend to do, but if you are considering a normal chrome ladder type towel rail, and fitting a heating element, than that is not quite how it works.
These radiators are called dual fuel, and must be connected to a wet system and cannot be run simply on electric only.
Also, you need to be aware that all electrical work in a bathroom must be carried out by a qualified person in the same way as gas work has to be.
Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2009 3:09 pm
by knight-gkla
[quote="plumbbob"]
These radiators are called dual fuel, and must be connected to a wet system and cannot be run simply on electric only.
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Not quite true, some can be liquid filled then sealed and run on electricity only. I have one. You have to let them heat up then close the vent.
Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2009 9:36 pm
by plumbbob
Yes indeed some can be oil filled, but generally not "normal" rails as dns asked. A suitable element for oil heaters has to be used too.
Re: Fitting electrics to towel radiator.
Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 7:55 pm
by arasca
[quote="dns"]I've just refurbished my bathroom and decided to replace the ancient fan heater with a chrome towel radiator.
My flat is electric only so I've been looking at heating elements to fit a normal chrome radiator. Are these suitable for use with a single radiator, or can they only be added to a full central heating system?
Any help much appreciated![/quote]
Hi
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