Hi, I have a question about the electrical codes that apply to towel warmers in the bathroom. How close can a hard-wired (direct into a box, no cord) electric towel warmer be to a tub? I have the perfect location for one on the wall, next to my jacuzzi bath, but it is within 3 feet of the tub. The code talks about distances to switches and outlets, but I haven’t managed to decifer whether the towel warmer will be ok.
Does anyone have experience with this, that they can share? I’d be most grateful, thanks.
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I don't know about code, but I know I'd have it on its own GFI if
I was going to be the one in the tub reaching for the nice warm towel...
I don't know either (big help, I know) but I suspect that there is a way you can go closer than 3 feet, after all, whirlpool tubs have a pump motor right there.
What do the towel warmer installation instructions say? Presumably it's UL listed, and there would be conditions specified as to how it can be installed.
Thanks for your input, all. The towel warmer instructions say a separate circuit, which I would protect with a GFCI breaker, but beyond that they don't specify, except the usual disclaimer about adhering to codes. The problem is I can't find any relevant wording in the code!
What's the code for an in-the-wall electric space heater? I know they're fairly common in bathrooms.
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how hot does this thing get ?
is it rated more than 50 watts?
does it have a plug on the end of the cord?
or is it meant to be hardwired?
I think that Articles 422 and 424 might cover your warmer
definitely needs GFI protection though
and it may also require a disconnecting means.....
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