Towel radiator heating element for kitchen use

[aflemi]

Hi guys diy'er fairly confident in basic plumbing, thanks in advance for help:
Our kitchen is inadequately heated and i would like to add 2 electric element heated radiators or possibly towel radiators. I appreciate this is not the most efficient heating method but the off-the-shelf oil-filled ones are not attractive. I see Screwfix etc sell these elements:

Towel Radiator Heating Element IP55 2730BTU 800W - NoLinkingToThis, Where the Trade Buys

I have a few questions:
1) Can they be used with traditonal rads rather than towel rads?
2) Am I correct in thinking the radiator is simply filled with water, leaving a 50mm expansion gap?
3) is it essential to connect via a 13A FCU, why can they not simply be plugged in?

 

[WHPES]

I don't see why you can't use them with any rad provided the element will fit.

Your system should have means of expansion - usually an expansion vessel (on a combi or unvented system) or a F&E tank. Radiators normally filled.

Has to be wired in (something to do with Part P I think) and it is classed as a fixed installation.

Make sure there is access for getting elements in and out of the rad once fitted.

 

[aflemi]

Your system should have means of expansion - usually an expansion vessel (on a combi or unvented system) or a F&E tank. Radiators normally filled.


To clarify, these will be stand alone, not connected to CH system

 

[aflemi]

Does anyone have a view on this. Most importantly, I need to know what the radiator should be filled with, if not water.
many thanks...................

 

[stevetheplumber]

Does anyone have a view on this. Most importantly, I need to know what the radiator should be filled with, if not water.
many thanks...................

why not just buy a oilfilled stand alone rad ?im sure dimplex used to make them Buy Oil filled radiators at Argos.co.uk - Your Online Shop for Heaters and radiators. - (14 products)

reason towel rails are hard wired is your not allowed plug sockets in bathrooms where they are most commonly fitted

 

[aflemi]

why not just buy a oilfilled stand alone rad ?im sure dimplex used to make them Buy Oil filled radiators at Argos.co.uk - Your Online Shop for Heaters and radiators. - (14 products)

They are too bulky, I need something slimline

reason towel rails are hard wired is your not allowed plug sockets in bathrooms where they are most commonly fitted

So, what would the difference be in a kitchen using a fused plug in a socket or an fcu?

Thanks for response, but can anyone clarify what they should/could be filled with? Thanks.

 

[WHPES]

You can get all sorts of slimline electric heaters.