Here's how to choose the size of your new towel radiatorOnce you have chosen the design of your heated towel rail, you need to decide on the size that you require. Remember that heated towel radiators are not designed to heat rooms in the same way that conventional radiators are and obviously do not have integrated convection fins in order to increase thermal efficiency. Heated towel rails have been designed in order to heat towels and look pretty, which of course they do, however after replacing a conventional towel you will lose some heat output when opting for a radiator of the same size as your existing unit so it's a good idea to choose a towel rail which is larger than the radiator you are replacing in order to compensate for this heat loss. Important: When choosing the size of radiator it is crucial to measure the distances between the centres of your existing heating pipes (if you already have any). In all of our product descriptions, we give the 'pipe centres' measurement to allow you to make the correct choice when selecting your heated towel rail. The pipe centres measurement is the distance between the two pipes on your towel rail that will connect to your pipes in your heating system. When selecting your towel rail, you should ensure that the pipe centres measurement is as close to the distance between your pipes in your bathroom (or the room you intend to put it) as possible. We also provide the height and width of the radiator itself to give you as much information as possible. For example, our description of an '800 x 400mm towel rail' means that 800mm is the height and the 400mm is the width. You can see an example of our measurements here. All is not lost if your do select a heated towel rail that is the wrong size. Normally a plumber can adjust the pipework to make it fit, however from your point of vie it would be easier to get it right first time by making sure you get your measurements correct. Calculating the heat output you require can be achieved by using a simple calculation. Measure the room in metres, simply multiply the width by the length and times by 100. These will give you the number of Watts required. To find out the BTU value required simply multiple the number of Watts by 3.412. Please bear in mind this is a guide, if you are unsure contact a plumber. If you decide to purchase a new set of radiator valves then be sure to order the correct size. The size of radiator valve is dependant on your pipe sizes. In the UK there are three sizes available depending on how your home has been plumbed, these are 8mm, 10mm and 15mm. Be sure to measure your pipes carefully so that you can order the correct ones. The most popular heated towel rail is the 800 x 600mm option however most towel radiators are available up to 1600 mm in height. Complete, step by step installation instructions are enclosed with your new chrome towel radiator. |
