Hy There, Need some advice on installing a new heated towel rail. I was planning to use a standard heated towel rail which would normally be plumbed to home heating system, in my case this is too much trouble so I thought I'd go electric.
I have a normal towel rail and a heating element. Can I just cap off the outlet, fill the thing with water, install an electric element where the intake would normally go and just turn it on? Or would this be in danger of blowing up or something?

I am not sure if I really understand what you are suggestion - but from the little I grasp - this sounds VERY DANGEROUS - please speak to an electrician


This said - I have read this page:
Heated Towel Rails at Victoriaplumb.com - Heated Towel Rails | Heated Towel Rail | Radiator
and it says:

"Each heated towel rail can be upgraded to an electric heated towel rail by adding the electric element which is offer on each towel rails product page. Just tick the upgrade box to include the element."

But in any case it sounds like it takes someone who really knows what they are doing to do this

Is this a joke?!
Electric towel rails have nothing to do with water. Are you getting confused between an electric rail and a plumbed-in one?
For God's sake don't electrocute yourself!

Dont add water you add oil for this type of equipment. You shoud have had instructions. the 2 must be designed to work together. try here Bathroom Towel Warmers costs less at Alaris