"Will" wrote in message
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Hi guys,

I'm in the process of install a new bathroom and have fitted a plumbed
towel rad. with a manifold to allow me to also fit an electical
element (150W).

The instructions that came with the element say that I should not run
it at the same time as heat is being supplied on the wet side.

I have plumbed it from the primary circuit from the boiler (and it
will also be acting as a bypass for the boiler over-run - replacing
the current bypass through the HW cylinder).

How much should I worry about the element being on in the summer when
we will probably run the HW program every other day, but would also
have the element on the rest of the time to dry the towels. In the
winter the element will be off.

Should I fit a time switch to ensure it's not running during the HW
program, or is it OK to leave it on?

I suppose, thinking about it, that a time switch would be a good idea
anyway to turn on for a few hours after AM showers and PM baths -
rather than leaving it on 24/7 during the summer - but with the first
nipper on the way there's no telling when warm, dry towels would be
desirable.

Thanks,

Will

Use a
http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/HOE30.html
to control the electrical side of things. You will be surprised how little
you need it on to dry and warm towels. You certainly do not need to leave it
on 24/7 during the summer months (if we get a summer).

Adam