Heating element for towel warmer: features and operating principle

To date, there is much debate about which of the towel warmers is better - water or electric. The first option is usually chosen by those who have centralized hot water supply or individual heating.

But most people prefer self-contained electrical appliances because of their independence and advantages. Often the heating element for the heated towel is considered the main cause of breakdowns. The difficulties in his work appear due to the fact that Russian power grids function not as well as we would like.

Definition

Heating element for the heated towel rail is a tubular electric heater, which appeared a very long time ago. By design, it differs from its predecessors, especially since new materials are used in the devices, which slightly changes the properties of the device. But the principles of work are the same.

Features

The features of the devices include:

• In the metal product there is a heating element made in the form of a wire. The metal has a high melting point. The wire affects the power of the electric heater.

• The current flows through the wire, which causes it to heat up. Heat comes from dielectric materials, liquids in the pipes of the device. It turns out that the heating of the wire is stronger in comparison with the final tubes of the dryer.
• Often the heating towel heater has a thermostat located in the same housing with it. The proximity of the components is due to the fact that this makes it possible to quickly turn off the electric heater, protecting it from overheating.

The heater with thermostat for the heated towel heater is considered the most convenient, since it allows heating the device to the desired temperature. This allows the instrument to be used for a long time. Heating elements for the electric towel heater can be of different types, differing in characteristics. Among the large assortment you need to choose a quality device.

Heating cable

This device is considered the same TEN, but in a modified form. The heating cable is in the form of a wire covered with a protective braid. For its manufacture, copper, nickel and nichrome are used. Heaters are double-core and single-core.

The first devices are equipped with two wires: one supplies current, in the other - it heats. In addition to coils, this heater for a heated towel heater is used in the warm floor, anti-icing systems, heating of water pipes.

Work principles

Can work independently or with thermostats. The second option increases the price of the device. Devices without thermostats are in demand among customers. This is due to the affordable cost. The use of black steel affects the low price.

The material is not exposed to corrosion. But there are inexpensive devices and a minus - they constantly work. Therefore, you can not control electricity consumption.

Causes of breakdowns

TEN in the construction is considered to be the most fragile element, therefore it needs to be changed frequently. It is important to know the causes of breakages in order to extend the life of the heater:

• Voltage jumps, current drops, due to which there is an impulse breakdown of the element.
• The dryer functions at high rates, which causes the load on all electrical parts. To prevent this, you need to choose devices with a large margin of power. This should be taken into account by those who wish to dry towels and apply heating devices.

• If the heater is equipped with a single spiral, this leads to its rapid breakage. This is due to the fact that the electric power is not distributed, because of what the load falls on one spiral. The duration of such decisions is negligible.
• Frequent switching of the dryer leads to wear of the heater. The device becomes tired due to constant work. This is due to the oxidation-destructive process of the metal. As a result, heat loss decreases.

Do not be afraid of a break in the dryer. Over time, even the most high-quality devices fail. What should I do - change the heater or buy a new heated towel rail? Also, the enclosure can be damaged integrity, and this leads to deformation of the device.

Terma products

The heater for the towel dryer Terma is one of the most in demand today. The company has been producing quality devices for many years. They are suitable for devices from manufacturers such as Terma, Grota, Sunerja, Dvin, Terminus, and for devices with an input diameter of 1/2 "VH, the heating elements allow you to adjust the operation of the product, set the desired heating temperature, Device.

The device has a two-stage protection against overheating. It has a function of antifreeze, which protects the device from lowering the temperature of the radiator less than 5 - 7 degrees. Thermo "Therma" for the heated towel rails has an original design and excellent functionality. Among the assortment there are products of two styles - classic and modern.

The advantages of goods include:

• The optimum ratio of price and quality.
• A wide choice of heating elements, which will allow you to choose the right product for the towel warmer.
• There is a choice of the type of connection: with a wire and a plug, a hidden connection.
• The presence of a temperature sensor and a pulse microprocessor that regulates temperature.
• The presence of control units, which reduce the cost of electricity.

For each towel warmer you can choose the right heater. The products of this company are certified and, importantly, safe to use. It remains only to install the device correctly, so that it works without interruptions.