ᐅ Electric water heating system?

Created on: 16 May 2016 22:15
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ReinhardM
Hello everyone,

Normally, my apartment has underfloor heating, including in the bathroom. Additionally, there is a towel radiator installed in the bathroom. At the handover of the apartment (ownership/new build), it was explained to me that this radiator is supplied with warm water through the regular heating circuit. Due to the low temperatures in the past few days, and since the underfloor heating was already turned off, I "activated" the radiator (wink). I then noticed that the radiator also has an electrical connection, a standard plug. Does anyone know what this is for? Is it intended to be used if the heating circuit is completely turned off?

Best regards
ReinhardM
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ReinhardM
17 May 2016 16:34
Ok, so that means I can quickly heat the system using electricity, or alternatively use the thermostat to switch back to the regular radiator heating?
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toxicmolotof
17 May 2016 16:41
This is how I would interpret it, yes.

You will probably leave the "water thermostat" open to keep the room warm in winter. The floor area alone likely wasn’t sufficient for the heating load calculation, which is why additional wall surface was included.

And the electric heating (e.g., controlled by a timer) or remote control/app switch for the luxury wellness experience.
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ReinhardM
17 May 2016 16:48
So, the underfloor heating is completely sufficient to keep the bathroom warm in winter. I rarely had the underfloor heating above 3 (out of 6), and it was nice and cozy. 🙂
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toxicmolotof
17 May 2016 16:51
Then turn the thermostat off (occasionally move it to prevent it from seizing) and enjoy the comfort.
wrobel19 May 2016 22:36
Hello

Strange combination

As long as the thermostat valve is open and heating water is circulating, the 300-watt heating element won’t have any effect.

Olli
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ReinhardM
20 May 2016 07:08
Good morning,

at least a 700 watt heating element must be installed, because after a short operating time (<1 minute) the electricity meter showed >700 watts (previously <100 watts).