Electric towel rail

[Enzothebaker]

I recently bought a towel rail from eBay. How can I tell if it should be filled or if it runs just with an element? The box has been thrown out.

 

[Taylortwocities]

Ask the seller! eBay has a handy feature for you to do that thing.

Or give it a shake and you may be able to hear water.
Mind you, I recently installed a heated towel rad and it did not need filling with anything.

 

[Enzothebaker]

No replies from my messages which is why I'm asking here.

 

[Taylortwocities]

and….?

 

[Enzothebaker]

No reply from seller which is why I'm asking here.

 

[Enzothebaker]

No reply to my messages which is why I'm asking here.

 

[stem]

Does it have any identification, such as manufacturers name, part number or rating plate?

 

[Taylortwocities]

There are several types:

Element only - usually do not have anywhere to fill it, because it doesnt need filling
Water fill - usually needs filling with water and an inhibitor (detailed in the instructions). Usually these are shipped empty to save postage cost.
Oil filled - usually already filled and sealed by the maker.

But, per the above, we need to know the make and model, you can see it, we can't. Maybe a link to the eBay item would give a clue?

 

[Enzothebaker]

Does it have any identification, such as manufacturers name, part number or rating plate?

D 31 03 11 is etched into the opposite end to the flex. Nothing else on the eBay listing but here's the link: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/301314173758?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[Taylortwocities]

It looks like a Dimplex TRS175. These come all ready oil or water/glycol filled.

Here's a link to a white version. http://www.fastlec.co.uk/dimplex-trs175w-175w-oil-filled-electric-towel-rail-white

All you need to do is to connect it up to a supply with RCD-protection and a 3amp fuse.

 

[Enzothebaker]

It looks like a Dimplex TRS175. These come all ready oil or water/glycol filled.

Here's a link to a white version. http://www.fastlec.co.uk/dimplex-trs175w-175w-oil-filled-electric-towel-rail-white

All you need to do is to connect it up to a supply with RCD-protection and a 3amp fuse.

Thanks.

 

[deadshort]

and start saving for the Feb elecy bill ………. Formula 1 sound effects on the meter

 

[Enzothebaker]

Label found and it says GDC GTRC90 and various other stuff about watts etc. As far as my google research has gone, it seems to be a Creda Dimplex.