Dual Fuel towel rail installation

[RichardA]

Hi,

I've just installed a dual fuel towel rail. I've been led to believe that the heating element should be on the flow pipe. When I installed the rail, I didn't know which pipe was flow/return (don't ask - it's a long story!). Turns out I've put the heating element on the return.

I can't think of any reason why the element should be on the flow. Especially because it shouldn't be used unless the CH is off. Can anyone enlighten me.

Many thanks.

Richard

 

[kris]

Will work either way , but best to go by MIs

 

[brum]

it will be fine but what has bugged me is should valves be shut off to stop heat dissipating down pipework everyone I asked seems to think so BTW I fit to either flow or return whichever is easiest use a straight danfoss TRV with angled manual valve into element tee have done dozens no problems yet..brum

 

[RichardA]

Brum/Kris,

Thanks. I couldn't see why it wouldn't work. I wonder why it's recommended to be fitted on flow? C'est la vie!

Richard