ᐅ Is an additional heater recommended in a bathroom with underfloor heating?
Created on: 30 Jul 2013 13:22
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Doc.Schnaggls
Hello everyone,
We are currently planning our new house and have reached the point where we need to decide on an additional fast heating option for our bathroom, one that responds more quickly than the rather slow underfloor heating.
We are considering either a wall-mounted fan heater or an electric towel warmer. We understand that both options have their advantages and disadvantages, but this supplementary heater will only be used during transitional seasons when the underfloor heating is not yet running or has already been turned off.
The bathroom has a floor area of about 18 square meters (living area around 16 square meters (172 square feet) due to the sloping ceiling). The built-in heating system will be an air-to-water heat pump with a controlled ventilation system.
Personally, I’m leaning toward the towel warmer, mostly for aesthetic reasons.
What would you recommend?
Best regards,
Dirk
We are currently planning our new house and have reached the point where we need to decide on an additional fast heating option for our bathroom, one that responds more quickly than the rather slow underfloor heating.
We are considering either a wall-mounted fan heater or an electric towel warmer. We understand that both options have their advantages and disadvantages, but this supplementary heater will only be used during transitional seasons when the underfloor heating is not yet running or has already been turned off.
The bathroom has a floor area of about 18 square meters (living area around 16 square meters (172 square feet) due to the sloping ceiling). The built-in heating system will be an air-to-water heat pump with a controlled ventilation system.
Personally, I’m leaning toward the towel warmer, mostly for aesthetic reasons.
What would you recommend?
Best regards,
Dirk
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daniels879 Aug 2016 13:27I'm digging up this thread again.
We decided at short notice against a towel radiator.
Above the area between the shower and the washbasin, I am planning a ceiling-mounted infrared heater with 450W.
Do you notice any effect when the heater is on the ceiling?
It's mainly intended for the transitional seasons to make it a bit more comfortable, not to increase the room temperature.
We decided at short notice against a towel radiator.
Above the area between the shower and the washbasin, I am planning a ceiling-mounted infrared heater with 450W.
Do you notice any effect when the heater is on the ceiling?
It's mainly intended for the transitional seasons to make it a bit more comfortable, not to increase the room temperature.
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Deliverer10 Aug 2016 11:17Infrared heaters have been viewed quite negatively here so far – I’d like to share my opinion on the matter:
I lived for a while in an apartment with an infrared heater and really enjoyed it. It feels similar to stepping out of an outdoor swimming pool when the sun is shining. It got to the point where I barely used the bathroom’s main heating (at least, I didn’t raise the temperature above the usual room temperature).
I understand that not everyone finds this comfortable (I’m not very sensitive – anything between 16 and 20°C (61 and 68°F) indoors feels fine to me). But it’s really just about adding some extra warmth. The bathroom already has a base temperature of 22 to 24°C (72 to 75°F). At least, the underfloor heating should achieve that—otherwise, something is wrong. But turning on the heater after a shower to help dry off feels pleasant and doesn’t cost much since it heats up immediately and only runs for about five minutes.
However, the installation should probably be on a wall or in a corner between wall and ceiling, rather than on the ceiling itself, so that not just your chest and shoulders get too hot!
I lived for a while in an apartment with an infrared heater and really enjoyed it. It feels similar to stepping out of an outdoor swimming pool when the sun is shining. It got to the point where I barely used the bathroom’s main heating (at least, I didn’t raise the temperature above the usual room temperature).
I understand that not everyone finds this comfortable (I’m not very sensitive – anything between 16 and 20°C (61 and 68°F) indoors feels fine to me). But it’s really just about adding some extra warmth. The bathroom already has a base temperature of 22 to 24°C (72 to 75°F). At least, the underfloor heating should achieve that—otherwise, something is wrong. But turning on the heater after a shower to help dry off feels pleasant and doesn’t cost much since it heats up immediately and only runs for about five minutes.
However, the installation should probably be on a wall or in a corner between wall and ceiling, rather than on the ceiling itself, so that not just your chest and shoulders get too hot!
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Peanuts7410 Aug 2016 14:32Manu1976 schrieb:
I’m bringing this topic back up because I’m really interested in it right now. So far, we don’t have a towel radiator, but since the cooler season is approaching, it’s definitely time for one.
We are considering panel-style towel radiators (I don’t like pipes because of dust). This one is 184cm x 48cm (72 inches x 19 inches) and can only be operated with a 600-watt heating element that is inserted horizontally at the top. Is 600 watts enough for a bathroom of about 11m² (118 ft²)? What difference does 600 watts vs. 1000 watts make? Does it mean the water in the radiator won’t get as hot, or just that it will take longer?Have you actually installed the heating element at the top, and does it have to be that way?
From what I know, it’s usually installed at the bottom, since the heated water rises, creating circulation. Otherwise, if you heat the water at the top, it just stays warm there while the towel radiator below stays cold???
Peanuts74 schrieb:
Did you actually install the heating element at the top, and does it have to be that way? No, that's exactly why we chose a different radiator with the heating element at the bottom.
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