Yes, the RAYCHEM heating mat can be in the shower!
Installation of a heating mat (under tiles) in a walk-in shower is a question constantly asked by many people. On many forums or blogs you can find endless statements for and against. RAYCHEM QuickNet heating mat is a mat that can be installed in the bathroom under the tiles in the shower area.
The RAYCHEM QuickNet heating mat can be installed under tile in wet areas such as walk-in showers, benches and seats in steam baths, heated chaise lounges, swimming and changing rooms, and many other wet areas where water is normally present.
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- Can any heating mat be placed under the tiles in the shower? No! Not every mat under the tiles is safe and approved for this type of installation. Avoid products of unknown origin, with unclear and truncated technical data, without approvals, without information about the warranty and its conditions, and even more so if the price is temptingly low.
- All floor heating mats "look the same", what is the difference? A simple example, rubber shoes (wellingtons) for 20 EUR and for 100 EUR, what is the difference? Visually "nothing," but the EUR 20 wellingtons in their construction have a lot of rubber (because it's cheaper) and little rubber, making the shoes stiffer and faster to crack. The EUR 100 wellingtons have a better ratio of rubber to rubber, and are more resistant to UV rays, negative temperatures and mechanical damage. The same applies to heating mats for electric underfloor heating, where each element of the design has a major impact on the life of the heating system and safe operation.
What makes QuickNet heating mat different from others?
- High resistance to mechanical damage > 1500N. The design is characterized by very high durability and resistance to mechanical damage and overloading, which ensures safe and reliable operation of the heating system placed in the floor.
- Protection against punctures, full 100-percent protective jacket. The heating cable is equipped with a full 100-percent protective jacket which provides maximum protection against punctures.
- Even more safety. The QuickNet heating mat is suitable for measuring insulation resistance at 2500 V DC. (This is more than the standard 500 - 1000 V DC). This is an important step in ensuring the safety of the installation, evaluation of its condition and reliable operation of the heating mat.
- The resistance wire responsible for generating heat is made of NiCr. This is a high-quality nickel-based resistance alloy, which is considered the best for manufacturing resistance heaters in various industries. It is suitable for use at temperatures up to 1200°C and provides the best service life compared to cheaper products.
- Zero risk of failure. A heating mat installed according to instructions is a failure-free system.
- Strict standards. Thanks to the specific components from which it is made, the nVent RAYCHEM QuickNet heating mat has obtained a large number of standards and approvals. The full list can be found in the technical data at the bottom of the page.
What approvals does the QuickNet shower heating mat have?
- It has a very broad CE approval - CE marking is a European mark of conformity, confirming the manufacturer's application and compliance with the relevant requirements of European directives / regulations, as well as product-related standards. It is a mark that characterizes the appropriate level of safety of the product. A product that meets safety requirements will be marked with this mark, informing the user that it is safe and properly marketed. Includes standards nst:
- EN 60335-1: xxx - Electrical equipment for household and similar use - Safety in use....
- EN 60335-2-96: xxx - Electrical equipment for household and similar use - Safety in use.... Specific requirements for flexible heating mats for space heating, including A1:2004 and A2-2009
- EN 62233: xxx - Methods for measuring electromagnetic fields of electrical household and similar equipment in relation to human exposure.
- EN 60335-1:2007, EN 60335-1:2002+A11+A1+A12+Corr+A2:2006
- EN 60335-1/A13:2009-10, EN 60335-1/A13:2008
- EN 60335-2-96:2004-07, EN 60335-2-96:2002+A1:2004
- EN 62233 :2008-11 ; EN 62233 :2008
- EN 62233 :2009-04 ; EN 62233 :2008
- VDE certified - The certificate is awarded by the German inspection institute Verband der Elektrotechnik - one of Europe's largest technical and scientific associations. VDE-certified devices are thoroughly tested under various operating conditions. Fire resistance, pressure resistance, electrical insulating properties and a number of other factors related to safety during operation are verified.
- DIN EN 60335-1 (VDE 0700-1):2010-11; EN 60335-1:2002+A11+A1+A12+A2+A13+A14:2010
- DIN EN 60335-1/A15 (VDE 0700-1/A15):2012-03; EN 60335-1/A15:2011
- DIN EN 60335-2-96 (VDE 0700-96):2009-06; EN 60335-2-96:2002+A1:2004+A2:2009
- DIN EN 62233 (VDE 0700-366):2008-11; EN 62233:2008
- DIN EN 62233 Ber.1 (VDE 0700-366 Ber.1):2009-04; EN 62233 Ber.1:2008
- It is approved by SEMKO - Swedish product certification for meeting strict safety standards.
Pay attention to the heating mat warranty
Most manufacturers of electric underfloor heating mats only provide a warranty involving replacement with a new product, which is of little benefit to the buyer, even if it is a lifetime warranty. In the case of the QucikNet bathroom heating mat, manufacturer nVent RAYCHEM provides the most favorable "Total Care" warranty. This warranty covers the repair of the electric underfloor heating system and the restoration of the floor to its condition before replacement or repair or, if this is not possible, to an equivalent standard or replacement with a new one.
Shower heating mat installation
Shower heating mat nVent RAYCHEM QuickNet
The QuickNet electric underfloor heating mat is approved by manufacturer nVent RAYCHEM for installation in wet rooms, including shower stalls.