What to face when moving the heated towel rail to another wall

Heated towel rail in the bathroom - the device is small but very useful. In addition to dry and warm towels, residents of the apartment get additional bathroom heating, which will make the room even more comfortable, help get rid of excess moisture, prevent mold, mildew, unpleasant odors, etc. In many typical houses built back in Soviet times, this part is provided by the project. However, the device is often located extremely inconvenient, for example, directly above the washbasin. In this case, as well as with a radical redevelopment of the bathroom, it is necessary to transfer the heated towel rail to another wall.

How to transfer an electric heated towel rail?

The easiest way to deal with the transfer of an electric heated towel rail, which is a regular household heating device.

To do this, you must:

1. Choose a place for the device, which should be at least 60 cm from water sources: washbasin, bathtub, shower, etc.
2. To bring electricity to the installation site in an open or hidden way, i.e. by installing a plug and socket or by laying a wire under the decorative finish.
3. Remove the old heated towel rail.
4. Fix the device in a new place and connect it to the power supply.
5. Carry out the necessary finishing work.

Tip: Since the high humidity characteristic of the bathroom can be dangerous for electrical appliances, it is recommended to monitor the quality of electrical work: provide grounding, install an UZO type automatic machine in the switchboard, etc.

It is not difficult to transfer the electric heated towel rail, since it is a rather simple device and it is not connected to the water supply, which will save the installers from headaches

Electric heated towel rails are distinguished by a number of advantages in comparison with their water "brothers":

• simple installation;
• the ability to adjust the heating temperature of the heating elements;
• the ability to turn on / off at any time of the year, regardless of the start of the heating season or the schedule for turning off hot water in the summer.

Please note: To keep the humidity in the bathroom at an optimal level, you need to take care not only of heating, but also of efficient air exchange. The installation of forced ventilation will be an excellent addition to the heated towel rail.

Water heated towel rail: it's a little more complicated

Here such work is carried out during the initial installation of a heated towel rail:

But these are when transferring (it will be necessary to transfer the entire riser):

If you still decide to transfer a heated towel rail, which is heated by hot water coming from a central heating system or hot water supply, then your work procedure will be something like this:

• It is necessary to turn off the hot water supply for a while.To perform this operation, they usually invite plumbers from the housing office (or similar organization), who knows exactly which lever and where to turn.

Tip: In order not to aggravate relations with neighbors, it will not hurt to warn them about the planned shutdown of hot water, informing the approximate dates of the work.

• Mount a special jumper called a bypass, as well as a pair of ball valves. Thanks to this device, maintenance of the heated towel rail will be more convenient many times. Using taps, the flow of water is diverted from the heated towel rail to the jumper. After that, you can freely remove the device, change gaskets, repair, replace it with a new model, etc.

The bypass is mounted from a pipe segment whose diameter is one size smaller than the dimensions of the main pipe.

• Lay pipes from the riser to the new installation site for the heated towel rail. If the distance is significant, you need to consult a competent engineer who will carry out the necessary hydraulic engineering calculations. The fact is that an improperly installed device will not heat up to a sufficiently high temperature.

Tip: Pipes can be deepened into the wall and hidden under decorative trim. This is a more time-consuming installation method, but the interior of the bathroom will benefit from such a solution.

• It remains to fix the heated towel rail in the right place and attach it to the failed pipes.
• Then a system check and final finishing work are carried out.

Some practical tips

To transfer the heated towel rail in the bathroom does not become a disaster, a number of nuances should be taken into account. For example, experts recommend purchasing a solid steel heated towel rail from a seamless pipe for an apartment building. Such a model is designed for increased water pressure in the system, as well as for hydraulic shocks - a characteristic phenomenon for the city water supply network. In private houses and cottages with autonomous and more calm water supply, you can use imported brass models, designed for low pressure and careful operation.

Mounting a jumper bypass facilitates the operation of the heated towel rail and possible repairs

An important point is connecting the device to the system. There are two options: welding or carving.

A threaded connection is not recommended for use in combination with a welded riser, as well as in places that are not accessible for maintenance, for example, if the connection is supposed to be hidden behind a decorative finish.

In addition to plumbing issues, a legal problem may arise, since it is not always possible to make such changes in a common water supply system. In order to resolve the issue, it is necessary to make (i.e., order from specialists) the appropriate hydraulic calculations and coordinate them with the local management company, housing office, etc. In some places, such permission is not required, but if the device is transferred with violations that affect the whole system, problems are inevitable.