Do you need valves on a towel rail?

Why TRVs are not always recommended on towel rails However, it’s always recommended to have at least one radiator in your home to have manual valves, without a TRV. It’s common practise for this radiator (or towel rail) to be in the bathroom.

Can you fit a towel radiator to existing valves?

You can fit them in the same way as a standard radiator. Simply turn off your heating, then isolate your old radiator by shutting off the valves on either side before removing it from the wall. Your new towel radiator will be connected to the existing pipework.

Why is my electric towel rail not working?

If the towel rail is still not hot to touch the element is probably undersized (there may not be an alternative because the next size up may be too big). Fluid level (if liquid filled) should be checked; it should be approximately 90% full. Dry element towel rails have a much better spread of heat.

Where is the valve on a heated towel rail?

Find the towel radiator bleed valve. It tends to be at the top of the towel rail but is sometimes at the back. The screws are generally hexagonal or square. Also, many of them have a slot across the front so you can use a slotted screwdriver if a radiator key isn’t available.

Do electric towel rails need bleeding?

When should you bleed a towel rail? Towel rails should be bled at least once a year, at the end of summer before the weather gets cold.

How does towel rail work on hot water system?

We have a towel rail which works off the hot water system ,not the CH. It replaced a radiator using same pipework. After two years it has just stopped getting hot. Hot water reaches the valve but goes no further. A plumber has b) taken the rail down and flushed it. After this it worked for about an hour then got cold again. The plumber is baffled.

When to turn off the towel rail valve?

Manual valves do not automatically shut off when your desired temperature has reached, so you must remember to turn your towel rail off manually when you no longer need heat. Thermostatic towel rail valves give you more control over how hot you would like your towel rail, as you have slightly more advanced features than a standard manual valve.

Are there any heated towel rail valves at Plumb World?

Here at Plumbworld we offer a wide range of heated towel rail valves to suit the huge variety of heated towel radiator types and styles. From traditional styled angled valves to ultra-contemporary straight square valves, we’ve got all bases covered.

What are the different types of towel rail valves?

When choosing your heated towel rail valves there are two different types to choose from – Thermostatic or Manual. Some companies now also offer Smart Valves, which take your heated towel rail to a whole new level of control!

Are there two valves on a heated towel rail?

Hi, I have a heated towel rail in my bathroom, it has two valves at the bottom (one each side) they have been fine up until now ( my daughter turned it accidentally). I just wonder how they work really, if I close them fully (clockwise) they leak a little, if I open both the leaks stop.

How do you tighten tail valve on towel rail?

Close the valves off, drain the towel rail, remove the ‘tail’ which threads into towel rail, reapply the PTFE and put back together. Hi there I would turn off both sides of the radiator.

Why is the vent on my towel rail not working?

Have you vented it, checked valves are open. Is it on the hot water side of the system, so only works when hot water tank is heating up. Not open for further replies.

What to do if towel rail is leaking?

1. Do I change both valves or just the one leaking? 2. How easy will it be for an above average diy guy to swap them? There is a screwfix near me so can get those tomorrow. 3. Do I have to drain the towel rail before carrying this out? Any instructions in this direction will really be appreciated. Thanks once again. Ras.