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Hydronic Towel Bar Installation How to install a heated towel bar in your bathroom From "Bathroom Renovations" episode DBTR-304

The last piece of tile is added to the shower wall–a 50 million year old fossilized stone. Then, a towel bar gets placed next to the tub and shower.

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C

Materials:

rubber gloves
pipe cutter
tape measure
hammer drill
solder
torch
safety glasses

Hydronic Towel Bar Installation

1. First, cut off the pre-plumbed pipes about 1-3/4" out from the finished wall (figure A). Hot water pipes may contain anti-freeze so wear rubber gloves when cutting.

2. Cut holes in the tiles at the location of the copper stubs (figure B) and set the last two tiles (figure C).

3. Measure and mark the locations for the four brackets (figure D).

4. Use a hammer drill with a masonry bit to drill the holes and an impact driver to secure the L-brackets to the wall.

5. Set the unit on the brackets, then sweat the connections (figure E).

Figure D

Figure E

RESOURCES :

Tile
Indian Autumn Slate 12"x 12"
Model #: 55288

Copper Rust Slate Pepin Profile
Model #: 655454

Copper Rust Slate Durand Profile
Model #: 655453

Brand Name: Rush River
Visit www.tileshop.com for store locations.

Fossil Stone Tile
Model #: Custom
Color: Fossil Lake Classic
Brand Name: Green River Stone
Website: www.greenriverstone.com

Towel Bar
Runtal Towel Radiator
Model #: TW21-24
Color: White

Drying Rack
Model #: TH-24-K
Color: White

Angle Shut-off
Model #: valve-ang
Color: Nickel

Angle Control Valve
Model #: control-ang
Color: Nickel

Thermostatic Sensor
Model #: control-sensor
Color: White

Brand Name: Omnipanel
For showrooms call 1-800-526-2621
Manufacturer: Runtal North America, Inc.
187 Nack Road PO Box 8278
Ward Hill, MA 01835

Shower System
Summer Rain 3-Wall shower system
Model #: U534
Color: Satin Chrome
Brand Name: Jacuzzi
Visit www.jacuzzi.com for dealer locator.