Towel Rail Element - identifying the make ??

[MartinLJ]

I need to replace an element on a dual fuel chrome 500 x 1150 mm 24 tube rail but can't identify the make. How do I do that? Picture attached

 

[Ch4 plumbing]

Hi martin welcome to the forum.

Have you got a photo that we can look at to help?

Failing that sometimes the cable has some details on it like kw rating and brand.

You dont have to fit the same brand and there are plenty of different ones out there.

 

[MartinLJ]

Thanks for the advice. I'll look there. Photo is at the top of the thread (it is on my screen anyway - sorry I'm new to this board)

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Tbh the only way your going to tell us by removing the element and measuring the length, and then finding a new one and replace the t

As you can't just replace the element as its not in a dry pocket

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[Ch4 plumbing]

Thanks for the advice. I'll look there. Photo is at the top of the thread (it is on my screen anyway - sorry I'm new to this board)

Yep i can see that now, looks like a basic screw in type, shouldnt have a problem getting hold one one of those.

 

[Lou]

Welcome, have you fixed your problem?

 

[MartinLJ]

Welcome, have you fixed your problem?

I'm afraid not

 

[Lou]

Oh dear, perhaps some more people will be along today to offer their advice

 

[Last Plumber]

It will be a fairly standard. Normally just a half inch BSP thread. Like Shaun above said, screwfix sell them but most plumbers merchants will get you one.
You will need to measure the length of it to make sure you get a similar output (heat).
They only use a small amount of electricity, one or two amp.

Is there a reason it's not fixed, is it that you haven't got round to it yet. can't find one, or is there another reason ?

 

[MartinLJ]

Thanks - the reason is that its not as easy as I thought. ...
1 its not in a dry pocket I am told
2 the rail needs to come off the wall to get the element out to look at it (length, wattage etc) so if I could possibly ID it without that nonsense its going to be quicker and easier to sort out
Thats my logic anyhow..

 

[Last Plumber]

It is not a dry pocket you're right.
I don't think that you'll need to remove the rail though, they're normally only short.
If you are not confident with Plumbing, you would be better off getting a plumber to do it for you.
If you are going to do it yourself, we can advise you of course but if it goes wrong, you'll be in a pickle.
Never leave a thermostatic valve open ended !!!!
Not even if it has an '0' (off) setting.
I have seen disasters.
If you are intending on doing it yourself, let us know before you start, you may receive some very handy tips.

 

[Tesla]

Hi Martin.

It looks like the cap has been removed and that is the part that usually holds all product information on such as the manufacturer's part number and wattage.

The towel rail may well have to come off. With the size of your towel rail I guess the element would be at least 400w which would measure around 420mm long if it is one of ours.

If you can get a close up of the element from underneath, I should be able to tell if it's one of ours or not.