ᐅ Are towel warmers necessary or optional?

Created on: 25 Apr 2017 11:57
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Curly
Hello,

We would like to skip a towel radiator in our small bathroom for the children (about 4 square meters (43 square feet)). Our architect suggested laying the underfloor heating pipes closer together instead. We have a gas heating system and a ventilation system. The plumber said that the room might not get warm enough without a towel radiator and recommended installing one. A temperature of 22 degrees Celsius (72°F) would be sufficient for us. Does anyone have a small bathroom with a shower and can share their experience regarding this?

Best regards,
Sabine
kaho67425 Apr 2017 16:03
77.willo schrieb:
If it’s really supposed to dry towels, it has to be electric at least.

Okay, so the towels are dry again in the morning if we shower in the evening. That’s enough for us. So it’s not a real dryer, that’s true.
BOB der 1.25 Apr 2017 16:11
Now for an explanation...
These devices are not meant for drying towels....... at most, they can dry a slightly damp towel.
They are not towel warmers!
Rust is common! Even with high-quality ones, it’s normal for them to develop rust in the corners over the years.

Tell me, Sabine, do you only have underfloor heating? No second heating circuit with radiators?
C
Curly
25 Apr 2017 16:21
Yes, we only have underfloor heating, no radiators.

Best regards,
Sabine
BOB der 1.25 Apr 2017 16:54
Ok, so just the primary circuit.
An alternative would be to run the heating coils up along a wall... I have that in the shower.
In most cases, this is possible!
J
Joedreck
25 Apr 2017 17:01
Yes, exactly, the wall or ceiling heating is the more practical alternative here.
kaho67425 Apr 2017 18:17
Joedreck schrieb:
Yes, exactly, the wall or ceiling heating is the more practical alternative here.

Crazy effort, right? I think a towel radiator might actually be cheaper. Does anyone know how much a wall heating loop system costs? For example, for about 2m² (21.5 ft²)?