Heated(electric)Towel Rail

[T]

Hi I'm interested in purchasing a heated towel rail for a bathroom, but I do not want to have it plumbed into central heating system, so electric is the option. I've found in catalogue (Screwfix direct) a option which I would like to know from u lot if it correct/possible. They have more variety of towel rails that are for plumbed in systems, then electric, but there seems to be a heater element that appears to fit some of the rails, thus making the rail either plumbed or non plumbed (electric). Is this correct? If so what would I fill the towel rail with i.e distilled water or oil, if oil what sort? Cheers

[RaT]

Believe you have to use something other than water, or at least treated water as water on its own would corrode. Have a word with a local plumbing shop. Or I'm sure someone here will answer.

[ARWadsworth]

I would not fill the radiator with oil. Just use water. If you wish, you may add some central heating inhibitor (I would).

Are you sure that you cannot find a dedicated electric towel rail that would suit your needs? Try a plumbers merchants.

Adam