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Best material for a heated towel rail?
NervousHomeowner
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Hi all, just looking for some advice :j
I'm looking for an electric towel rail but the only ones I can find are chrome and I'm worried that they are likely to rust. Would stainless steel be a better option?
I'm looking for an electric towel rail but the only ones I can find are chrome and I'm worried that they are likely to rust. Would stainless steel be a better option?
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Cheap chromed ones can rust. A decent one shouldn't.
CheersThe difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has it's limits. - Einstein0 -
Great, thanks for the reply! Will make sure it isn't a cheap one and we should be okay.0
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Your biggest problem will be finding one that doesn't leak in the 1st place, my success rate with towel rads bought from the net is about 50/50, there are so many soldered joints.
I guess in normal service, ie they get a heat cycle every day, they won't rust, but out of use in the wrong conditions, ....I like the thanks button, but ,please, an I agree button.
Will the grammar and spelling police respect I do make grammatical errors, and have carp spelling, no need to remind me.;)
Always expect the unexpected:eek:and then you won't be dissapointed0 -
Jonah!cyclonebri1 wrote: »Your biggest problem will be finding one that doesn't leak in the 1st place,
That'll teach you to buy cheap Chinese tat from t'interwebz then.my success rate with towel rads bought from the net is about 50/50, there are so many soldered joints.
CheersThe difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has it's limits. - Einstein0 -
Jonah!
That'll teach you to buy cheap Chinese tat from t'interwebz then.
Cheers
Ahhhh, the ones I sourced for myself were perfect, maybe I was lucky, I've done about 6 others for family and I think 4 from 6 were returned.
The situation is accepted by the suppliers, in each case all they asked was send a photo, (quite how you photograph a leaking rad which seeps ant about 5 joints, I don't know, I just slashed water on it), a replacement was sent out by return.
They didn't even want the faulty ones back, so it must be common place.I like the thanks button, but ,please, an I agree button.
Will the grammar and spelling police respect I do make grammatical errors, and have carp spelling, no need to remind me.;)
Always expect the unexpected:eek:and then you won't be dissapointed0 -
Presumably mine shouldn't leak as I'll be buying an electric one?
We don't have a gas supply in our flat so electric is our only option. 0 -
But they are still fluid filled, albeit oil rather than water;);)
The rust question stays the same though, as it's external conditions or poor exterior plating that will govern that.I like the thanks button, but ,please, an I agree button.
Will the grammar and spelling police respect I do make grammatical errors, and have carp spelling, no need to remind me.;)
Always expect the unexpected:eek:and then you won't be dissapointed0 -
Stainless steel every time
Cheap plated items such as kudox offer no warranty against surface finish.....I know as I had to replace over a dozen in less than 12 months
These where fitted in ventilated bathrooms with a high flow centrifugal fan and system inhibitor. Rust rash on the platingHi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure0 -
Stainless steel every time
Cheap plated items such as kudox offer no warranty against surface finish.....I know as I had to replace over a dozen in less than 12 months
These where fitted in ventilated bathrooms with a high flow centrifugal fan and system inhibitor. Rust rash on the plating
What's the price comparison.??I like the thanks button, but ,please, an I agree button.
Will the grammar and spelling police respect I do make grammatical errors, and have carp spelling, no need to remind me.;)
Always expect the unexpected:eek:and then you won't be dissapointed0 -
Reina lunas are what I consider to be the best. Approx £250 for a 600x 1200
Have been fitting Pheonix Athena, decent quality and approx 30% cheaper than reinaHi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure0
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