Water heated towel rails for the bathroom from Terminus

2 Margaroli Venta

This product is from a well-known Italian brand of sanitary ware, which has already managed to establish itself in the market from the best side. The heated towel rail will be connected to a hot water supply system or to central heating, due to which its natural heating occurs. The pipe has several S-shaped bends, which ensure uniform distribution of the coolant.The heated towel rail has a compact size (60 cm wide), so it fits easily even in small bathrooms.

It is made of brass - this metal is not subject to corrosion, which significantly increases the service life of the product. Six sections of different sizes provide a large enough area for drying towels. The practical swivel mechanism allows you to turn the dryer in any direction. A beautiful and practical chrome coating increases the service life of the product and guarantees the preservation of an unchanged appearance for many years.

Selecting a model by material

What dryers are made of:

1. ordinary steel. The cheapest type, but also the least durable. Especially if there is no corrosion protection inside. This point should be purposefully clarified when buying;
2. stainless steel. It costs significantly more, but also lasts longer. In addition, it looks attractive even without coating, if the outside of the metal is polished to a mirror finish;
3. brass. Like stainless steel, this alloy is resistant to corrosion. It turns green over time, so the brass dryer must be chrome plated. Brass costs more than stainless steel, but it has higher heat transfer and a longer service life;
4. aluminum. The main advantage of this metal is that it belongs to materials with the highest heat transfer. At the same time, although its cost is higher than that of brass, it is still affordable. Other advantages - non-corrosion and attractive appearance;
5. copper. These are the most expensive dryers and they have the highest heat transfer. In addition, copper looks noble, so an expensive interior benefits a lot from its presence.

Determining material by appearance is a mistake.For example, some manufacturers apply a coating imitating "stainless steel" to ordinary steel.

Such a product will quickly lose its attractiveness, especially with careless operation.

How to choose a Terminus heated towel rail

When choosing a heated towel rail in the bathroom, you should pay attention to several very important points, both in the design of the device itself and in the features of the bathroom:

Goals and expectations. If you need a heated towel rail to maintain a comfortable temperature, then the M-shaped and U-shaped options will perfectly cope with this task. If it is supposed to dry clothes on it, then it is better to choose E-shaped models and ladders with a large number of sections.
Bathroom area

Any option can be easily accommodated in a spacious room, but most often you encounter small baths, where every centimeter is valuable.
In this case, pay attention to compact corner models.

You can choose the option with a shelf, which significantly expands the functionality.
Type of heated towel rail
It is important to decide for yourself whether you are ready to depend on summer water cuts and various utility emergencies. Are you willing to pay for electricity costs? The answers to these questions determine whether to purchase an electric heated towel rail or a water heater.

It depends on the answers to these questions whether to purchase an electric heated towel rail or a water one.

Popular Models

Model Terminus “Classic P7”

One of the most popular devices is the Terminus Classic P7 heated towel rail.

This is an inexpensive practical model of an electric heated towel rail worth 6140 rubles. For the money you get 7 sections, reliability and warmth when you need it. The classic design will easily fit into any interior.It comes with fasteners, a Mayevsky crane, reflectors and decorative plugs.

Dimensions: 500x830 mm, weight less than 5 kg, power - 300 watts. There is a temperature controller, automatic shutdown when heated and protection against overheating.

A popular model of a water radiator is the Terminus Astra P14 from the luxury series. It consists of 14 stainless steel sections and is made in an interesting design. Its cost is 19 thousand rubles, the size is 500x690 mm, and the weight is a little more than 5 kg.

Which heated towel rail is better to buy

If you have a spacious bath, drying not only performs its intended function, but also works as a heating radiator. In this case, it is better to buy equipment with high heating capacity and a large heating area. However, even the smallest heated towel rail 40x40 cm is enough to heat 4-5 sq.m of a bathroom.

Consider the parameters of utility networks - water pressure and temperature in the pipes. The passports of heated towel rails indicate the permissible limits of these indicators.

The best materials for the production of heated towel rails are brass, stainless steel and copper - that is, metals resistant to corrosion. Brass and copper appliances are covered with a special protective chromium layer on top, steel ones are polished to a shine, since otherwise it is difficult to achieve perfect smoothness from them.

Until recently, serpentines were installed in bathrooms, which had a standard M-shaped design. Today, there are many more interesting models on the market. However, the design will have to be chosen, taking into account the practicality of the device of one form or another, and not according to the “like it or not like it” principle:

• U-shaped heated towel rails are best installed in small rooms, as they have low heat dissipation.In addition, they are designed for only 1-2 towels.
• The ladder is convenient because you can dry several things on it at the same time. Usually has a bottom connection.
• A ladder with a pull-out shelf allows you to additionally dry small items (gloves, socks or shoes).
• The swivel L-shaped models offer the ultimate in ease of use when the towel rails can be swiveled to either side or folded flat.

You need to select the size of the heated towel rail depending on the space in the bathroom. The smaller the room, the simpler the design should be. Sometimes it is required to take into account the center distance of the device - when it is planned to connect the equipment to existing communications.

The standard distance between the axes of the supply line is 60 cm. If a major overhaul is planned, then the wiring can also be adjusted to a non-standard heated towel rail.

The outlet diameter of the device must correspond to the cross section of the installed pipes. Most often, sections in an inch are used, sometimes ¾ or ½ inches. If you made a mistake with the size, the adapter will solve the problem.

best heated towel rail

The most popular models on the market of electrical devices, as they consume the least electricity and are convenient in terms of power adjustment. They provide high heat transfer due to the liquid heat carrier (antifreeze). The thermostat allows you to set the desired temperature and heating mode.

Nika Arc LD (g2) 80/50-9

Manufactured from Italian AISI304 stainless steel using the TIG welding method - EN 10217-7, which eliminates the appearance of corrosion and / or leaks at the attachment points. The wall thickness of the pipe is 1.5 mm, the diameter of the main pipe is 25 mm, the diameter of the jumper is 18 mm. TEN MEG 1.0 with a power of 300 W with a control panel.Antifreeze is used as a coolant.

Height, mm	860
Width, mm	530
Material	stainless steel
Thermal power, W	406
Working pressure, atm	25
Heat carrier temperature, °С	115

Nika Arc LD (g2) 80/50-9

Pros:

• long-term warranty - 5 years;
• exceptional seam quality.

Garcia Moka 8P

Made from brass, powder coated. 8 sections long enough for bath towels. The diameter of the vertical post is 28 mm, the horizontal bars are 18 mm. The heating area of ​​the room is 5.5-8 m2.

Height, mm	800
Width, mm	430
Material	brass
Thermal power, W	300
Working pressure, atm	25
Heat carrier temperature, °С	105

Garcia Moka 8P

Pros:

There is overheating protection and a fastening timer.

Minus:

coolant - only antifreeze

Trugor Phoenix

Classic ladder. With two straight crossbars, in the upper and lower parts. In the central part there are crossbars in the form of coils, partially deployed from the wall, for greater ease of use. Made of AISI 304 steel. Steel thickness 2 mm. Distance from the wall 40-70 mm.

Height, mm	500-1200
Width, mm	400-600
Material	steel
Thermal power, W	300
Working pressure, atm	25
Heat carrier temperature, °С	105

Trugor "Phoenix"

Pros:

• original design - it is convenient to dry several towels;
• temperature can be adjusted from 5°C to 70°C.

In the same category, it is worth highlighting Grota Eco Classic 53 × 90 (23,000 rubles), made in the form of a ladder of 9 sections, as well as ATLANTIC NW 300W 850303 for 13 sections and for only 7,000 rubles.

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What to choose electric or water heated towel rail

After the purchase amount is determined, it is necessary to determine the type of heated towel rail. There are two main types of heated towel rails - electric and water - and both are quite effective.

Electric towel warmers

Electric heated towel rails usually do not consume much electricity, many of them are comparable in power to a conventional electric light bulb. Inside such heated towel rails, a dry heating element or a heated liquid, usually mineral oil, is placed. Many electric towel warmers are equipped with an on/off button, and you can use this button exclusively to start them, and not plug the plug into the outlet every time.

When installing such devices, all wiring can be hidden from prying eyes. Some large units are capable of generating enough heat to heat a room, although electric towel warmers are usually used in combination with other sources of heat energy to heat indoor air most efficiently.

It is good to use electric towel warmers in the following cases:

• You are doing a major renovation but don't want to intrude on the existing water supply.
• You want to have another additional heated towel rail that will help you out, including during seasonal water cuts.
• You have a need to use a heated towel rail not only in the bathroom but also in other rooms. In this case, you will need a mobile, portable heated towel rail, which we will discuss below.

Water heated towel rails

Water models produce heat using hot water that passes through a heated towel rail.The connection can be made in one of two ways - to the hot water supply of your apartment or house (open system) or to an autonomous heating system (closed system). In most cases, a water heated towel rail can be the most effective energy saving method.

However, it can be quite difficult to install it if it is not initially included in the system during the construction of the house or during the overhaul of the premises, and this should be remembered when thinking about how to choose a water heated towel rail for the bathroom.

Connecting a heated towel rail to a heating system has certain disadvantages. For example, during the period when the heating is turned off, you will lose this heat source. Therefore, in cases where you use a gas water heater to heat water, it makes sense to look at electric models.

If the device is connected to an autonomous heating or hot water supply system of your home, then there are no special requirements for the performance of the heated towel rail

The main and only indicator that you need to pay attention to is the maximum pressure for which the device is designed.

In the autonomous heating system of a private house, the pressure is not high, so in this case the choice of the type of heated towel rail is quite extensive and you can install any model you like.

However, if you plan to connect to a centralized hot water supply system, then the vast majority of imported heated towel rails will not work. The fact is that the pressure in the hot water supply systems of apartment buildings is 8-10 atmospheres, although in most buildings of the old fund it does not exceed 5-7 atmospheres.

At the same time, the wall thickness of the pipe, these heated towel rails, is only 1-1.25 mm. and all of them have a small working pressure. Depending on the aggressiveness of hot water in the DHW system, the service life of such a device will be 1.5-2 years. In the best case, you just have to replace the device, at worst, repair the flooded neighbors from below.

TermoSmart Comfort-El

Estimated price: 8 640 - 10700 rubles

A specific model of the TermoSmart Comfort-El heated towel rail can be selected based on the size of the room.

Models of various sizes and with a different number of crossbars are supplied to the distribution network: 50x50x10 cm (5 crossbars), 60x40x10 cm (6 crossbars), 60x50x10 cm (6 crossbars), 80x50x10 cm (8 crossbars). 100x50x10 cm (10 bars). In all heated towel rails, heating elements from Siemens are mounted vertically. The production uses AISI-304 stainless steel, which is supplied from the Terminus plant. The tube is welded, the seam is created by a laser, the quality is checked by ultrasonic scanning. For welding the remaining elements, contact semi-automatic arc welding without additives is used. All seams are sealed and very thin. The outer surface is polished, the highest class of processing is applied. When entering the distribution network, the device is completed with fasteners (4 pcs.), Cord and instructions.

Our rating: 9.9 out of 10 (the presence of a seam on the tube increases the likelihood of breakage, albeit slightly).

Reviews: “In our bathroom, the TermoSmart Comfort electric heated towel rail ladder has been in our bathroom for 7 years. Repairs are planned, we will also change the heated towel rail, we will definitely choose the same company - only we need a different size. ”

Argo Beam 4

Estimated price: 4,100 rubles.

The heated towel rail Argo Luch is easy to adapt to any interior. Stainless steel is used in production. It is powered by a household power supply, the power is small: 60 W (it costs no more than an incandescent lamp), but this is quite enough for a city bathroom with a small area. You can choose from three colors: gold, bronze, white. Rated operating temperature +53оС, heated towel rail heats up quickly. Equipped with safety shutdown system. Mounting included with sale. The manufacturer provides a 1 year warranty. The minimum service life is 5 years.

Our rating: 9 out of 10 (there is a limitation: you can not mount closer than 60 cm from the water).

Reviews: “We recently changed the apartment and bought the same electric heated towel rail in the bathroom as in the old apartment - Luch from Argo. The former one served without complaints for 6 years, so no one doubts the quality of the devices from this company in our family.”

Zorg ZR 017

Average price: 6,800 rubles.

ZorG electric heated towel rails are considered one of the best on the Russian market. Ladder size 86x53 cm is suitable not only for the bathroom, but also for any other room. ZorG heated towel rails are of high quality and a variety of colors, which allows them to blend seamlessly with a wide variety of interiors. In reviews of ZorG heated towel rails, there is no mention of chips or other damage during operation.

Our rating: 10 out of 10. Having bought such a heated towel rail, you can be sure that it will last for many years.

Reviews: “Last year they did repairs, changed the heated towel rail. Before that, it was simple, most likely Chinese, constantly out of order. Friends have had a device from ZorG for many years, they decided to buy the same one.They were satisfied."

3 Terminus Astra New Design

The Russian-made heated towel rail has a simple design, concise, but at the same time modern and stylish design. On sale you can find models with a different number of sections - the final cost of the product will depend on this. The maximum coolant temperature is 115 degrees, which allows the Terminus dryer to work in domestic networks. Working pressure varies from 3 to 15 atm, and pressure testing - 25 atm - such thresholds cover any possible jumps.

The product is made of stainless steel, thanks to which it conducts heat well and dries towels quickly enough. Connection to the water supply system is made through a standard 1/2” pipe. The manufacturer gives a 10-year warranty on its product, which confirms its reliability. Initially, the heated towel rail has a design with the direction of the crossbars to the right, however, on request, it is possible to manufacture a variant with a left direction. The surface is processed according to the 12th class of cleanliness, which will delight fans of the chrome-plated effect.

Which heated towel rail is better, water or electric? The following table will help you understand the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Types of heated towel rail	Advantages	Flaws
Water	+ Economy + Inexpensive installation + Good heat transfer	– The complexity of installation (it will be problem-free only during repairs) - Leaks are possible due to poor-quality installation or marriage
Electric	+ Ease of installation + Temperature control + Possibility of uninterrupted operation regardless of the supply of hot water + Stable temperature and fast heating	- High price - Expensive service — Fire hazard and high safety requirements

How to choose the right water heated towel rail?

The heated towel rail determines the level of warmth and comfort in the bathroom. Therefore, you should not install the first device that comes across. Fortunately, the variety of the assortment allows you to choose a model that will successfully combine operational parameters and aesthetic qualities.

Production material

Traditional clothes dryers, made of little presentable cast-iron pipes covered with a thick layer of oil paint, have long supplanted the so-called "design radiators".

The main color of modern models of “design radiators” is metallic silver, although there are also white water heated towel rails.

The material of manufacture for such devices is:

• protected black steel;
• stainless steel;
• non-ferrous metals (aluminum, copper or brass).

Dryers made of black protected steel are easily corroded, so products made from such material are purchased more when arranging country houses, where an autonomous heating system is provided.

Non-ferrous metals are also famous for their good heat dissipation. But the service life of non-ferrous metal structures is limited to 5-10 years.

Towel dryers made of copper or brass are quite attractive and are a worthy decoration of the bathroom interior.

If we talk about structures made of non-ferrous metals, then they are rather preferred due to their interesting appearance. Due to the precipitation and dissolution of impurities during the operation of a brass product, wear of the material will be visible on the bends and walls of the structure even after the first five years of service.

Matte materials in noble shades look harmonious in bathrooms decorated in a classic style, as well as modern or art deco

The most popular, albeit the most expensive, are stainless steel towel warmers. As a rule, seamless seamless pipes with a wall thickness of 3 mm are used for their production. Due to this manufacturing method, the product acquires high resistance to the aggressions of hard water and pressure drops.

To give an external presentability, stainless steel products are additionally polished or chrome plated.

Regarding the price issue: painted models are more affordable, while the purchase of a polished device can “hit the pocket”.

The shape and size of the structure

Equally important is the shape of the water heated towel rail for the bathroom. Modern leading manufacturers offer the following product configurations:

• Classic models in shape resembling the letters "P" and "M", as well as combined versions of "PM";
• "S"-shaped products, outwardly resembling a curving snake;
• Upgraded models equipped with one or two shelves;
• Decorative versions in the form of ladders, drops, loops and cascades.

Wide and narrow models, overall designs and compact heated towel rails equipped with miniature shelves are on sale. The choice is limited only by your preferences and the amount of funds that you are ready to allocate for an attribute that is so necessary in the household.

The popularity rating is headed by unusually shaped decorative models, which are a real highlight in the bathroom interior.

Design decoration

The appearance of modern towel dryers can be both tritely simple and pretentiously complex. Depending on the finishing materials involved in the design and the color palette that sets the tone for the walls of the bathroom, you can choose products in matte colors or silver shades.

A touch of sophistication and sophistication in the interior can be brought by a water heated towel rail, made using mirror chrome plating

In the presence of metallized decor elements in the interior, designers recommend opting for chrome-plated equipment. Quite roomy "seat" arches and circles equipped with shelves.

If there are no chrome parts in the design of the bathroom, and a light arch or ladder harmoniously fits into the overall design, it is better to choose a white painted model. Dryers look gracefully, outwardly resembling a sinusoid.

Do not get carried away with overly elaborate options. Fashion for them can pass in 2-3 years, and time-tested classics will delight with conciseness of forms for several decades.

Design and dimensions

Considering all the moments of functionality and reliability, do not forget about the aesthetic component.

It is important that the heated towel rail fits into the bathroom in size, does not interfere with free movement, and fits into the interior. In addition, you also need to be able to choose the model that is most convenient for you, because the number of bends and crossbars can be different. Moreover, the shape of the device can be so bizarre and unusual that it will become not only convenient, but also a beautiful addition to the bathroom.

Moreover, the shape of the device can be so bizarre and unusual that it will become not only convenient, but also a beautiful addition to the bathroom.

If there was no heated towel rail in the bathroom before, then you can choose, in principle, any one in shape and design. Those who got the bathrooms with the old M- or U-shaped option of a heated towel rail, it is worth considering carefully whether it is worth changing it, and to which one. In domestic apartment buildings, the heated towel rail also performs the function of a compensating loop. The fact is that the entire system of water pipes in the house is combined, and according to the laws of physics, pipes can lengthen slightly when the temperature rises, and shorten when it drops. If you imagine this whole process on a scale of the whole house, then something like an accordion comes out, in which towel warmers play a key role, thanks to them the risk of accidents during temperature changes is reduced. It is not difficult to imagine what will happen if something is radically changed in the bathroom, so it is better to try to choose a heated towel rail that will fit into the place of the old and boring one as much as possible.

As for the shape, today the simplest M- and U-shaped towel warmers are still popular. There are also snake-like variants with lots of curves. Another popular option is stairswhich differ in their advantages. Many people call this option more convenient and practical, since more things fit on the ladder and they can be dried along the entire length.

A heated towel rail in the form of a snake also has advantages: it is two times cheaper, and it’s easier to install it if the apartment already had a similar device before - you won’t have to redo the riser and adjust everything to the new model.

But the various design options for a heated towel rail do not end there, because there are so-called design radiators, which can really become a stylish decoration of the room. Such interesting models are presented mainly in the assortment of foreign manufacturers: these can be towel warmers rotating by 180 0, perforated models with rounded holes, and other most unimaginable options.

In addition to all the above tips, when buying, you also need to check all related product documentsalso does not hurt inspect the surface: it should be smooth and even. If the price for a certain model is several times lower than elsewhere, then you should think about the quality of such a heated towel rail. And in order not to miscalculate, you need to be aware what are the key manufacturers in this marketand who can be trusted.

Imported products
bribe us with their thinner and more elegant appearance, diversity, but still, when choosing such heated towel rails, you need to be extremely careful. The thing is that in Europe, for example, heated towel rails are connected not to a hot water supply system, but to a heating system, for which water undergoes appropriate treatment. Consequently, these devices, which do not have an anti-corrosion coating and feel great in European countries, may not be durable here, because they are not adapted to pressure drops and the aggressive composition of the coolant.However, import manufacturers do not want to lose the Russian market, so they also offer heated towel rails adapted to local conditions.

When choosing, you should pay attention to this and carefully consider how this or that model is suitable.

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Which towel warmer to choose?

First of all, the dryer is selected according to the maximum pressure. For a cottage with an autonomous system, a 6 atm product is suitable: here the pressure does not exceed 3 atm.

In apartment buildings, the maximum pressure reaches:

• in hot water supply: 7.5 atm.;
• in the heating system: 10 atm.

The most popular forms are P- and M-shaped. "Ladder" and "zigzag" are mainly preferred by owners of houses with a large number of residents.

Here are some dryers you should not buy:

1. made of welded thin-walled pipe;
2. imported, intended for connection to the heating system. They are not equipped with an anti-corrosion coating and therefore are suitable only for high-quality water, which we do not yet have in the heating system, much less in the water supply;
3. having a large number of thin tubes in the design: such elements are easily clogged;
4. coated with polymer enamel. They heat poorly, look simple, the coating wears out quickly;
5. without Mayevsky crane (for products with a complex configuration). There is no way to release air pockets, because the dryer works intermittently.

Assortment of water models

A device of this type is connected using a metal pipe to a water supply or heating system. The heated towel rail is also used for drying clothes in the bathroom and for heating the room, while not electric current circulates inside it, but hot water.

According to reviews, the Terminus water-type heated towel rail is very popular with consumers. The range includes different models of devices that differ in the type of connection, power and other indicators. According to the shape, heated towel rails are distinguished in the form of a ladder, a snake, with and without a shelf, rotary and stationary, U-shaped and others. The price of water-type devices is much lower than for electric models, and starts at 1390 rubles. Choosing a heated towel rail from a domestic manufacturer is not difficult.

What characteristics to pay attention to?

One of the common mistakes buyers of a heated towel rail make is choosing a device based on its appearance.

First of all, it is important to take into account the features of the use of such plumbing, and only at the final stage of the choice - whether the product will fit into the interior

When buying a water heated towel rail, you need:

Make sure that the product is provided with a passport, as well as a warranty card.
Inspect the pipe carefully. First make sure it's solid.If you connect a heated towel rail to the heating system and live in a high-rise building, the water pressure in the pipes will be high and if there is a seam on the pipe, there is a high probability that it will disperse. Next, find out what material the pipe cover is made of. It can be chrome-plated or enameled, while the first option is more reliable.
Make sure the device has an air release valve. In its absence, air may enter the heated towel rail, as a result of which its operation will be difficult.
Take into account the nuances of installation in your bathroom. For example, by connecting a heated towel rail to the heating system, you will make such plumbing useless in the summer. If you connect the device to hot water, the temperature of the heated towel rail will be determined by the draw-off power

If a heating connection is selected, it is important to consider the pressure in the system. With centralized heating, pressure drops are very common, but with autonomous heating they do not happen, since the pressure will be constant.
Choose the shape of the product, taking into account the characteristics of the house in which it will be installed. For multi-storey buildings, it is advised to choose a coil so that when heated, the product does not deform or collapse.
Check if the diameter of the selected heated towel rail fits the pipes in the bathroom

If differences in diameter are found (and this is often found when buying a foreign-made model), you should additionally purchase an adapter.

For multi-storey buildings, it is advised to choose a coil so that when heated, the product does not deform or collapse.
Check if the diameter of the selected heated towel rail fits the pipes in the bathroom.If differences in diameter are found (and this is often found when buying a foreign-made model), you should additionally purchase an adapter.

And they have a snake-like appearance. Their functions are reduced to being a dryer for clothes and towels, because in such a humid room as a bath, things dry very slowly. In addition, a heated towel rail is also an element that can improve the microclimate, and you can get out of a hot bath or shower comfortably without getting goosebumps.

An additional bonus is the prevention of condensation on the mirror and some other surfaces, which is also important. An element like this is becoming a real must in a modern bathroom.

How to choose the right heated towel rail, which will be the most suitable in terms of parameters for this room? What to look for, and which manufacturers can be trusted?

The best heated towel rails with thermostat

In devices with such a design feature, you can independently set the desired temperature regime, which helps to reduce energy consumption. More expensive models are equipped with a built-in thermostat. The service life of heated towel rails of this type increases significantly, because the device does not always work at full capacity. Among all the participants in the review, three models were selected that are distinguished by efficiency and heat transfer.

Priority el TEN 1 P 80*60 (LTs2P) Trugor

The model is made in the form of 2 ladders fixed at a right angle. Such a unit is called a heated towel rail with shelves. 5 sections are fixed on the vertical ladder. The horizontal shelf is equipped with 3 crossbeams. Diameter of external pipes - 32 mm, internal - 18 mm. The collector wall thickness is 2 mm.The kit includes fittings for installation.

Advantages:

• The area of ​​the heated room is up to 4.2 m2;
• High intensity of heating, due to the use of "liquid" heating element;
• wear-resistant material;
• 4 telescopic holders included.

Flaws:

High price.

Reviews about this model can be found different. Most of them are positive, but some consumers are faced with manufacturing defects, microcracks in components. With the replacement of the device with a new one, problems often arise.

Grota Eco Classic 480×600 E

The unit is also made in the form of a ladder with 7 rungs. It is famous for its minimum heating time, which is less than 2 minutes. The presence of a timer allows the user to set a certain period of operation of the heated towel rail before auto-off. Antifreeze is used as a coolant. The manufacturer guarantees its protection against freezing in case of a sharp drop in ambient temperature.

Advantages:

• The ability to set the optimal power;
• Step temperature control;
• The maximum level of heating of the coolant among the nominees of the category;
• Economical in terms of energy consumption;
• Fixings included.

Flaws:

• High price;
• Small thickness of the walls of the collector and the area of ​​the heated room;
• Tapered through holes.

Among the reviews about this model, you can find customer complaints about the appearance of rust at the welding points, swelling of the surface. At the same time, the manufacturer's consultants claim that this is a normal phenomenon. Based on this, the build quality of the unit is low.

Navin Omega 530×800 steel E right

The heated towel rail made of steel is produced in the form of a ladder with 8 sections.Its power is relatively lower than that of Grota Eco Classic 480 × 600 Oe, therefore, it takes at least 15 minutes to heat the coolant to 60 degrees. The instructions for this device indicate the presence of protection against overheating, the power button. The model is mounted in only one position, rotation is not provided.

Advantages:

• Low price;
• The presence of fasteners in the kit;
• Durable material;
• Good power level.

Flaws:

• Tapered through holes;
• Minimum collector wall thickness.

Users have no complaints about the operation of the model, but the small diameter of the through holes is considered a significant drawback. This creates problems when connecting, since the jumper is not included in the kit.