Electric towel warmers – anybody have experience?

[TSS]

I’m looking to get an Electric towel warmer for a small bathroom - to give some heat to the room as it has no radiator rather than just warm towels.

There seem to be 2 sorts: “wet” (oil filled) and dry element, see http://www.bhl.co.uk/category/Electric_Towel_Warme...

I’ve tried phoning a two suppliers and just got some clueless numpties who said there is no difference in performance but couldn’t explain why 2 different types are available if there are no specific advantages to either.

Can anybody tell me the advantages and disadvantages of each sort?

Thanks,

TSS

[Soovy]

TSS said:

I’m looking to get an Electric towel warmer for a small bathroom - to give some heat to the room as it has no radiator rather than just warm towels.

There seem to be 2 sorts: “wet” (oil filled) and dry element, see http://www.bhl.co.uk/category/Electric_Towel_Warme...

I’ve tried phoning a two suppliers and just got some clueless numpties who said there is no difference in performance but couldn’t explain why 2 different types are available if there are no specific advantages to either.

Can anybody tell me the advantages and disadvantages of each sort?

Thanks,

TSS

Don't have sex against one. You'll end up with a permanent burn on your arse.

[robinhood21]

Oil retains heat so should cost less to run. Sorry can't see the web-page in your link.

[TSS]

robinhood21 said:

Oil retains heat so should cost less to run. Sorry can't see the web-page in your link.

Sorry, try this one: www.bhl.co.uk/category/Electric_Towel_Warmers

Presumably oil takes longer to warm up though?

[miniman]

The one I had was filled with water.

[Harpo]

A towel warmer will do just that .........
You need a towel radiator ......... towels and the room!
http://www.towelradiator.co.uk/scripts/btu_calcula...

[TSS]

Harpo said:

A towel warmer will do just that .........
You need a towel radiator ......... towels and the room!
http://www.towelradiator.co.uk/scripts/btu_calcula...

Thanks Harpo, very useful link.

[LivingTheDream]

I bought one of the electric towel warmers from bhl last year - I use it in our downstairs toilet (under stairs so small space). It's perfect for that keeps the towels dry and the chill off the room.

I wouldn't recommend it for anything bigger though.

[hairyben]

If you plan leaving it on for long periods I'd recommend one with thermostatic element, as the uncontrolled ones can get ruddy hot.