Replacing bathroom radiator with heated towel rail.

[BurningFeetMan]

Hi!

I'm interested in swapping my bathroom radiator for a heated towel rail for convenience. At the same time i would be looking to increase the heat output so was thinking of a 5ft or so towel rail. Is the increase in size likely to cause any problems to the boiler? I appreciate there are plenty of variables in that question

Am i able to connect up the towel rail using flexible braided connectors or must it be copper pipe as i feel the existing pipework may not line up correctly.

I appreciate your time, thanks for any help/advice you can offer!

Mike

 

[Tibbot]

There should be no problem unless you have an open vent system and the top of the new rail is less than 800mm from the level of the F/E tank. Braided hoses are not suitable, they are perishable, intended for H/C water supplies and will also look sh*t (if that matters).

 

[BurningFeetMan]

Thanks for your reply Tibbot!

Your right about the braided hoses, they would look pretty bad. I did think about this after i posted. Laziness was getting the better of me as usual

Im glad that there is no obvious problem to doing this and, when funds allow, think i shall get my arse in gear and get it done

Thanks again !