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In message , Sam Plusnet
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I want to install an electrically heated towel rail in the bathroom -
running it from the CH is not practical.

I would like to use a Terma thermostatic element like

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00ABGFEX6

because it gives more control over my Electricity Bill.

But the better half also wants me to fit a 24 hour timer so it can pre-
heat in the mornings.

see http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0066NEBO6

If I fit the timer, then the Terma will keep being switched off & on.
I imagine that this means it will forget any settings.

Would it be better to just fit a 'dumb' thermostatic element?

I'm not the first to do this, so I'd like to hear what others have done
& how well it worked out.


Not sure what you mean by a 'dumb' one, and I don't know if that one
forgets where it is set. But I've fitted one with a little manual dial
thermostat. (CH towel rad so mine is just for the summer so haven't
decided what control I will use yet. Thinking I might just use a boost
switch so it will automatically turn off)

By a 'dumb' one I mean one with a bi-metal strip type thermostat.
Switching the power off wouldn't have any effect on its settings, but it
does relatively crude temperature control (overshoots & undershoots with
a fair amount of hysteresis).

No idea how well it works as the system isn't back up and running yet.

I bought this, there are other wattages and white ones etc.

http://www.towelradiator.co.uk/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=659

Thanks for the link, I'll have a nose through that website.


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Sam