About Towel Rails

Towel Rails for Bathrooms

Very few bathrooms are sold without the addition of a new Towel Rail. When designing your bathroom a Towel Rail gives you so many more options on positioning, than a standard radiator.

If it’s a warm towel and a warm bathroom you are wanting then a Heated Towel Rail is for you, the saying ‘.......two birds with one stone’ springs to mind.

There are many different types of towel rails available, depending on the decor of your bathroom or home (as towel rails are often found not only in bathrooms). White and chrome towel rails are still the most popular of the ladder towel rails, but these days designer radiators and traditional towel rails are beginning to catch-up. The majority of heated towel rails we stock can be used on indirect heating systems and some also have the option to add an electric heating element to them so that during summer months they can still be used.

As not everyone has central heating in their homes we also stock a range of Electric Towel Rails.

Radiators – General Advice


How Much Heat Will I Need?

All rooms are individual and therefore the heat output required from your selected radiator will vary. It is important you choose the correct radiator to ensure enough heat is generated to keep you comfortable. A sensible tip is to always choose a model with a higher heat output than you require, as this can always be controlled by turning them down.


What Is The Measurement For Heat Output?

All our radiators carry the heat output measured in either:

BTU’s (British Thermal Unit) or
Watts

Our BTU calculations use the British Standard of Delta 160 Degrees.


What Heat Output Will I Need For My Room?

It’s highly recommended that your installer calculates the BTU requirement for each applicable room, so you can get the maximum heat benefit from your chosen radiator. We strongly suggest that this is done before purchasing your radiator.


What Radiator Designs Offer The Best Heat Output?

Basically, the bigger the surface area that a radiator has the more heat output will be generated. Another general guide is that paint finishes offer a slightly better heat output than chrome finished items. To optimize the space you have available we offer radiator designs that can be fitted horizontally or vertically. To get additional heat output from the same area, you can also choose options that include multi rows of tubes, panels and columns.


Radiator Colour Options

From stock, we offer the most current fashionable colour options across a wide range of products, all of which can be reviewed on our website.


Pipe Centres

All our dimensional details are provided with each product. However, due to manufacturing tolerances, we strongly suggest that your final pipework position is not completed until you actually receive delivery of your radiator.


Electric-Only Radiators

Where your installation location doesn’t have immediate access to an existing water supply, we can offer purpose made electric-only products for a quick and easy solution to your heating needs. These electric only products are supplied pre filled with an electric inhibitor solution, and fitted with a compatible heating element.


Dual Fuel Radiators

Some of our radiators can also work as dual fuel applications, which means when your main heating system might be turned off in the summer months, you can still operate your radiators electronically if required.


Radiator Valve Options

Depending on your choice of radiator, we have several styles to choose from. Browse our vast range of radiator valves to find the right one to accompany your radiator perfectly.


Warnings and Precautions

Qualified persons should make all electrical and plumbing connections. When fitting radiators with heating elements, the radiator must always be mounted with the element at the bottom with the radiator in the upright position. Failure to follow this procedure may result in a fire hazard.

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