Our bathroom design is nearly complete; now we just need to confirm whether we are allowed to install the electric towel radiator exactly where we want. I've attached a plan. The shower will consist of a tileable element measuring 100x120cm (39x47 inches). This extends up to the opening of the niche. We would prefer not to have a glass door, but if one is required to place the radiator there, we will install it. The distance from the actual shower to the wall where the radiator is planned is 70cm (28 inches). The shower valve will be mounted on the narrow wall opposite.
I am aware of the dimensions for the splash zone, but the question is what counts as the shower area here: the entire niche measuring 100x190cm (39x75 inches) or just the 100x120cm (39x47 inches) element?
I am aware of the dimensions for the splash zone, but the question is what counts as the shower area here: the entire niche measuring 100x190cm (39x75 inches) or just the 100x120cm (39x47 inches) element?
Yes, we have already considered that. But from the showerhead to the towel radiator, it is almost 2 meters (6.5 feet). At the moment, we have a shower measuring 1 by 1.2 meters (3.3 by 3.9 feet), and the wall opposite the showerhead is practically never wet or splashed on my side.
However, we’ll have to see when the time comes. If necessary, a folding glass door will be installed afterward—provided that the radiator or the electrical outlet is allowed to be placed there at all.
However, we’ll have to see when the time comes. If necessary, a folding glass door will be installed afterward—provided that the radiator or the electrical outlet is allowed to be placed there at all.
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Bauexperte2 Sep 2014 09:49Hello,
I can’t understand the position of the towel rail, nor the idea of a glass door at the end of the partition wall. Although I’m not an electrician, I’m fairly certain that an electrical outlet cannot be installed on the wall at head height.
In my opinion, an “open” shower loses its purpose if you end up closing it off anyway. In that case, you could have simply saved the wall in front of the shower and built a conventional fully enclosed shower instead. I’m sure you can find a better location for the towel radiator in the bathroom— from my point of view, the spot where the cabinet is currently drawn would be better. This would also keep the path from the shower head to the radiator for drying as short as possible.
Best regards, Bauexperte
Manu1976 schrieb:
Our bathroom design is mostly finished, now we just need to know if we are allowed to install the electric towel radiator wherever we want. I’ve attached a plan. The shower should be made from a tiled element measuring 100x120cm (40x47 inches). It extends up to the opening of the niche. We would prefer to skip a glass door, but if one is necessary to install the radiator there, then we will add it. The distance from the actual shower to the wall where the radiator will be placed is 70cm (28 inches). The shower fittings will be installed on the narrow wall opposite.
I am aware of the dimensions for the splash zone, but the question is what counts as the shower area here — the entire 100x190cm (40x75 inches) niche, or just the 100x120cm (40x47 inches) element?
I can’t understand the position of the towel rail, nor the idea of a glass door at the end of the partition wall. Although I’m not an electrician, I’m fairly certain that an electrical outlet cannot be installed on the wall at head height.
In my opinion, an “open” shower loses its purpose if you end up closing it off anyway. In that case, you could have simply saved the wall in front of the shower and built a conventional fully enclosed shower instead. I’m sure you can find a better location for the towel radiator in the bathroom— from my point of view, the spot where the cabinet is currently drawn would be better. This would also keep the path from the shower head to the radiator for drying as short as possible.
Best regards, Bauexperte
Actually, we don’t really like glass doors, partly because of the cleaning—our water has a high mineral content.
Here is an overall view of the bathroom. There is still some flexibility regarding the radiator, but I need space for at least two cabinets. Originally, a T-wall was planned, but that doesn’t work at all with the electrical setup.
Here is an overall view of the bathroom. There is still some flexibility regarding the radiator, but I need space for at least two cabinets. Originally, a T-wall was planned, but that doesn’t work at all with the electrical setup.
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Doc.Schnaggls2 Sep 2014 10:42Hello Manu,
We once had a towel radiator installed exactly at this spot inside a hotel shower (although in Austria, so it’s not a clear indication of whether it’s allowed or not). The shower was also about 2 m (6.5 ft) deep with a curved design. After every shower, the lower end of the towel warmer and the cable outlet were wet – so I would rather advise against this position.
The best location, in my opinion, is where the two small cabinets are currently marked. This position is also better in terms of heat distribution, as the warmth radiates throughout the whole bathroom, not just inside the shower. What about using half-height cabinets with a towel radiator mounted above them?
Alternatively, I could imagine moving the toilet slightly toward the exterior wall and mounting the towel radiator on the “short” shower wall.
One other thing – don’t you find the entrance to the shower at 70 cm (28 inches) quite narrow, especially since the radiator would further reduce that space? That might already be challenging if using crutches, not to mention a walker in later years...
Best regards,
Dirk
We once had a towel radiator installed exactly at this spot inside a hotel shower (although in Austria, so it’s not a clear indication of whether it’s allowed or not). The shower was also about 2 m (6.5 ft) deep with a curved design. After every shower, the lower end of the towel warmer and the cable outlet were wet – so I would rather advise against this position.
The best location, in my opinion, is where the two small cabinets are currently marked. This position is also better in terms of heat distribution, as the warmth radiates throughout the whole bathroom, not just inside the shower. What about using half-height cabinets with a towel radiator mounted above them?
Alternatively, I could imagine moving the toilet slightly toward the exterior wall and mounting the towel radiator on the “short” shower wall.
One other thing – don’t you find the entrance to the shower at 70 cm (28 inches) quite narrow, especially since the radiator would further reduce that space? That might already be challenging if using crutches, not to mention a walker in later years...
Best regards,
Dirk
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