ᐅ Towel Radiators with Underfloor Heating – Do They Get Warm?
Created on: 21 Sep 2020 20:26
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Baugreenhorn
Hello everyone,
we are currently building our semi-detached house. We decided to install underfloor heating on all floors (except the basement).
The builder is definitely installing a towel radiator in the bathroom, connected to the heating circuit.
Now I’m wondering if it will actually get warm enough. The supply temperature for the underfloor heating is very low, so it seems this towel radiator won’t be suitable as a main heating source. Do you think it will at least be enough to keep towels warm or to dry them quickly?
I have a similar concern about the basement. We prepared standard radiators in both rooms down there. Will I be able to get them warm enough so that the rooms can at least be used occasionally for guests (in case of emergency)?
Thanks a lot! I’m curious to hear your opinions. The builder must have a reason for this setup, right?
we are currently building our semi-detached house. We decided to install underfloor heating on all floors (except the basement).
The builder is definitely installing a towel radiator in the bathroom, connected to the heating circuit.
Now I’m wondering if it will actually get warm enough. The supply temperature for the underfloor heating is very low, so it seems this towel radiator won’t be suitable as a main heating source. Do you think it will at least be enough to keep towels warm or to dry them quickly?
I have a similar concern about the basement. We prepared standard radiators in both rooms down there. Will I be able to get them warm enough so that the rooms can at least be used occasionally for guests (in case of emergency)?
Thanks a lot! I’m curious to hear your opinions. The builder must have a reason for this setup, right?
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allstar8322 Sep 2020 07:17If there is a mechanical ventilation system with heat recovery, would it then be possible to do without a towel radiator for the "drying" function?
Ötzi Ötztaler22 Sep 2020 07:17
Have towel bars mounted on the wall, and you’re done.
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Martial.white22 Sep 2020 08:47Are you absolutely sure that the towel radiator is supposed to be installed in the heating circuit? Maybe there is a misunderstanding and an electric one will be installed instead?
If not, that would be nonsense from the general contractor.
If not, that would be nonsense from the general contractor.
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Daniel-Sp22 Sep 2020 08:56It depends on which heating system is installed: gas or heat pump.
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T_im_Norden22 Sep 2020 09:07Why?
Even with gas heating, you should avoid mixing radiators with underfloor heating.
The flow temperature is similarly low for both, and mixing systems reduces efficiency in both cases.
Even with gas heating, you should avoid mixing radiators with underfloor heating.
The flow temperature is similarly low for both, and mixing systems reduces efficiency in both cases.
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