In an earlier contribution to this discussion,
Stephen wrote:

Hello,

How do I match a heating element to a towel radiator? If the rad. is
rated at 200W, do I fit a 200W element? OTOH if the radiator emits
heat as fast as the element supplies it, does this mean the radiator
will never heat up?

Of course not!

The only way the radiator can emit heat is by being *hotter* than the
surroundings. So you reach a state of equilibrium where the heat generated
by the element is emitted into the room - and in which the radiator is
substantially above room temperature.
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Cheers,
Roger
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