Hi, in our house construction, we have installed underfloor heating everywhere. According to some calculation, it was said that we still need a radiator in the bathroom.
I have now emailed the plumber and asked if we could have a towel warmer instead of a regular radiator.
The additional cost would be 75€ + VAT.
That’s not the issue. It is white and curved forward in shape. It is the model "Purmo Flores."
Now I have seen that it is a hot water model connected to the underfloor heating. So it only has a low flow temperature.
Now the question is, does it actually provide enough heat to warm up properly on very cold days when bathing the children? Or would an electric towel warmer be better?
I asked him this and received the following answer:
[I]"The term is loud towel radiator and it is only intended for residual heat generation. It has the same temperature as the underfloor heating but can also be equipped with an electric heating element (90€ + VAT) on request."
Now I just wanted to ask you how you see this? Online it says that for a bathroom with underfloor heating, an electric towel warmer would be more practical.
I have now emailed the plumber and asked if we could have a towel warmer instead of a regular radiator.
The additional cost would be 75€ + VAT.
That’s not the issue. It is white and curved forward in shape. It is the model "Purmo Flores."
Now I have seen that it is a hot water model connected to the underfloor heating. So it only has a low flow temperature.
Now the question is, does it actually provide enough heat to warm up properly on very cold days when bathing the children? Or would an electric towel warmer be better?
I asked him this and received the following answer:
[I]"The term is loud towel radiator and it is only intended for residual heat generation. It has the same temperature as the underfloor heating but can also be equipped with an electric heating element (90€ + VAT) on request."
Now I just wanted to ask you how you see this? Online it says that for a bathroom with underfloor heating, an electric towel warmer would be more practical.
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Bau-Schmidt22 Jul 2017 08:57Since I have underfloor heating, the radiator is not connected to the water circuit.
If the heating coils are installed close together, that should be sufficient. Our bathroom doesn’t require additional heating, but it does have a relatively large floor area due to being located under a sloping roof. There are no longer any nighttime temperature setbacks.
I have heard that an infrared heater can be suitable as a localized and temporary supplementary heat source.
Best regards, Yvonne
I have heard that an infrared heater can be suitable as a localized and temporary supplementary heat source.
Best regards, Yvonne
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Bau-Schmidt22 Jul 2017 09:48Anything used electrically as a direct device behaves in an energy-inefficient manner.
Bau-Schmidt schrieb:
Everything used electrically as a direct device operates in an energy-inefficient way.Of course, but it doesn’t matter if it’s only used for 10 minutes every three days. The eco-friendly options are too expensive then. Karsten
The right solution is to install an additional wall heater. If warm towels are desired, simply add a towel rack to the wall.
A water-based towel radiator can cause issues with the overall hydraulic system (hydraulic balancing), too high flow temperatures, and possibly sludge buildup.
An electric heater, on the other hand, directly consumes electricity.
Night setback is nowadays absolutely meaningless. Heating runs 24/7 with very low flow temperatures. It doesn't cost any more and provides greater comfort. This way, even at an older age, you can go to the bathroom at 3 a.m. without feeling cold. Or change a baby’s diaper.
A water-based towel radiator can cause issues with the overall hydraulic system (hydraulic balancing), too high flow temperatures, and possibly sludge buildup.
An electric heater, on the other hand, directly consumes electricity.
Night setback is nowadays absolutely meaningless. Heating runs 24/7 with very low flow temperatures. It doesn't cost any more and provides greater comfort. This way, even at an older age, you can go to the bathroom at 3 a.m. without feeling cold. Or change a baby’s diaper.