Towel heater switch

1. Do towel warmers need a separate circuit?
2. How do I turn the heat down on a towel radiator?
3. Why won't my towel rail heat up?
4. What are the two valves on a towel radiator for?
5. How many amps does a towel warmer use?
6. How many amps does a heated towel rail use?
7. Can a heated towel rail replace a radiator?
8. Can electric towel rails overheat?
9. Do towel rails have thermostats?
10. Do you bleed electric towel rails?
11. Can you bleed a radiator when the heating is on?
12. What if no water comes out when bleeding radiator?

Do towel warmers need a separate circuit?

You should have at least one other circuit in that bathroom (considering 8 outlets) and use GFCI protection as well. ... Lights and Exhaust fans and Towel Warmer on a 20 AMP , 4 Outlets on a 20AMP GFCI, and 4 Other Outlets on a 20 AMP GFCI. Depending on placement of outlets - try to configure so the load will be balanced.

How do I turn the heat down on a towel radiator?

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 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 two valves on a towel radiator for?

The two radiator valves on a radiator work in the same way as taps, affording the user control over the level of heat they emit. One valve accounts for the amount of hot water that enters the radiator.

How many amps does a towel warmer use?

Straight 10 Bar Electric Towel Warmer

Amps: 1.25. Watts: 150.

How many amps does a heated towel rail use?

The Towel Rail is designed as a fixed electrical appliance for fixed wiring and must be earthed. IMPORTANT! A 13-AMP PLUG SHOULD NOT BE FITTED TO THE MAINS LEAD. A 3-amp fuse must be used.

Can a heated towel rail replace a radiator?

Can I replace a radiator with a heated towel rail? Yes. Heated towel rails plumb straight into your water system, just like a normal radiator and they warm up when your central heating is running. Heated towel rails are absolutely ideal for bathrooms which are short on space such as en suites or a downstairs toilet.

Can electric towel rails overheat?

The towel rail gets too hot.

Check that the correct size element is fitted because oversizing can cause the surface temperature to get too high. Towel rails feel very hot to the touch; especially chrome plated ones because they conduct heat very well.

Do towel rails have thermostats?

Some electric towel radiators come with thermostatic controls, rather than standard on/off controls. These allow you to set the temperature of your radiator to suit your needs, or pre-set the temperature you would like your room to be heated to.

Do you bleed electric towel rails?

No there is no need for air bleeds, yes you do normally leave some air space and they normally have some sort of corrosion inhibitor added to the water.

Can you bleed a radiator when the heating is on?

Turn off your heating. You can't bleed a radiator when the heating is on, as it may be too hot to touch. You could also get hot water spraying out of the radiator. Use your radiator key to turn the valve at the top of the radiator.

What if no water comes out when bleeding radiator?

If no water or air comes out when you bleed the radiator, then the valve could be blocked with paint. ... Insert the radiator key into the bleed valve and slowly turn it anti-clockwise (a quarter of a turn should be enough). You should hear a hissing sound as the air escapes.