{"id":12215,"date":"2025-04-22T10:57:41","date_gmt":"2025-04-22T08:57:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bathroombutler.com\/za\/?post_type=product&#038;p=12215"},"modified":"2026-08-24T08:03:50","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T06:03:50","slug":"natural-8-bar-430mm-straight-heated-towel-rail-with-ptselect-switch","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.bathroombutler.com\/za\/product\/natural-8-bar-430mm-straight-heated-towel-rail-with-ptselect-switch\/","title":{"rendered":"NATURAL 8 Bar 430mm Straight Heated Towel Rail with PTSelect Switch"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 90%;\">In bathrooms where space is limited, damp towels often take longer to dry \u2013 increasing the risk of bacteria, mould, and unpleasant odours. <strong>The NATURAL 8 Bar Heated Towel Rail, with its narrow 430mm width and medium height<\/strong>, is designed to maximise wall space while providing effective towel drying.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 90%;\">Wall-mounted for a clean, seamless look, this rail doesn\u2019t just warm towels \u2013 it dries them thoroughly between uses, helping to reduce bacterial build-up by up to 90% and keeping your towels fresher for longer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 90%;\">Powered by our fast-acting Dry Element Technology, it heats up within 10 to 15 minutes and runs on just 87 watts of electricity, making it ideal for everyday use. The built-in PTSelect manual rotary switch lets you control the temperature and switch it on or off with ease \u2013 so you can enjoy a dry, warm towel exactly when you need it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 90%;\"><strong>Key Features:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 90%;\"><strong>Dries and warms up to 3 bath towels at once<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 90%;\"><strong>Quick heat-up time with energy-saving Dry Element Technology<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 90%;\"><strong>PTSelect rotary switch with adjustable temperature adjustment<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 90%;\"><strong>Low power usage \u2013 just 87 watts<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><br \/>\nPRODUCT INFORMATION:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 90%;\"><strong>Towel Holding Capacity:<\/strong> This model has the capacity to dry 3 x folded bath towels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 90%;\"><strong>Heated and Drying Times:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 90%;\"><strong>Heated Towel Rail to Heat-Up:<\/strong> 10 &#8211; 15 mins<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 90%;\"><strong>To add a touch of warmth to a dry towel:<\/strong> 30 &#8211; 45 mins (when folded correctly in four layers)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 90%;\"><strong>To dry an average used, damp towel:<\/strong> 4 &#8211; 5 hours (when folded correctly in four layers)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 90%;\"><strong>Estimated Running Cost: <\/strong> As electricity costs vary by region\/usage\/year, please use this simple formula to calculate the running cost:<br \/>\nRunning Cost = Active Energy Charge x 0.72 x Watts x Power Setting.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"small_quote\">\n<p><small>*where<\/small><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><small>Active Energy Charge is your electricity cost in R\/kWh,<\/small><\/li>\n<li><small>0.72 is a Conversion Factor for kW to W &amp; 24hrs\/day &amp; 30 days a month,<\/small><\/li>\n<li><small>Watts is the heated towel rail Wattage,<\/small><\/li>\n<li><small>Power Setting is a value between 0.6 to 1 for PTSelect or TDC Timer 60% power to 100% power.<\/small><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 90%;\">This would be the maximum cost. You can reduce running costs by:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 90%;\">Lowering the Power Setting on the PTSelect or TDC Timer;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 90%;\">Turn the heated towel rail off when not needed. If you run your towel rail 8 hours a day instead of 24, the Conversion Factor drops from 0.72 to 0.24, reducing your cost by up to 67%.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 90%;\"><strong>Built-In Controller: <\/strong>The discreetly built-in PTSelect (Personal Temperature Selection) Switch will enable you to switch the heated towel rail on and off as well as adjust the temperature to suite your personal heat preference.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 90%;\"><strong>Electrical Wiring: <\/strong>This electric towel rail is hardwired and the electrical connection must be completed by an electrician. This product has a Dual-Entry electrical connection which means it has both LEFT and RIGHT electrical connections, and can be connected to any of the two sides straight out of the box to better suit your electrical point.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 90%;\"><strong>Material:<\/strong> Grade 304 Stainless Steel.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 90%;\">Stainless Steel has a natural resistance to corrosion and therefore does not require a protective coating which makes this product ideal for the bathroom environment. The shiny polished Stainless Steel finish is often confused with a Chrome finish, however the two could not be more different. While stainless steel will not peel or flake, chrome products on the other hand are susceptible to chipping and pitting due to the nature of a coated surface.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 90%;\"><strong>Cleaning and Care:\u00a0<\/strong>To keep the product in pristine condition, switch off and allow to cool, then simply wipe it down with a warm damp cloth and then buff dry with a microfiber cloth. You could also on occasion, use a Chlorine-free stainless steel cleaner to maintain the gorgeous shine. If you use a stainless steel polish, make sure it is abrasive free. When cleaning wall surfaces around your heated towel rail make sure not to use any household detergents that contain Chlorine-based chemicals such as bleach, this will cause permanent damage to the surface of the stainless steel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 90%;\"><strong>What&#8217;s in the box:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 90%;\">Heated Towel Rail<br \/>\nMounting kit which includes masonry wall fasteners [<em>Fischer UX 6mm Plastic Plugs and Screws (2 pieces), Fischer UX 8mm Plastic Plugs and Screws (3 pieces)]\n<\/em>Installation Instructions (1 piece)<br \/>\nMounting template (1 piece)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 90%;\"><strong>Tools needed (not supplied):\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 90%;\">Drill &amp; Drill bits<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 90%;\">6mm and 8mm Diamond drill bit &#8211; if drilling through Ceramic tiles<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 90%;\">6mm and 8mm Masonry drill bit &#8211; if drilling into Masonry (Brick)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 90%;\">Measuring tape<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 90%;\">Pencil<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 90%;\">PH2 screwdriver<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 90%;\">Spirit level<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 90%;\"><strong>Installation Tip:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 90%;\">Check for water pipes before drilling<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 90%;\">In Masonry walls, always drill a smaller pilot hole first for better accuracy regarding location and sizing<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 90%;\">At just 430mm wide, the NATURAL 8 Bar Heated Towel Rail is a sleek, space-saving addition for both main and second bathrooms. <strong>Its medium height and narrow profile make it ideal for smaller wall spaces<\/strong> without compromising on performance. The timeless round-bar design is uniquely paired to hold and dry up to 3 bath towels, while the manual temperature controller allows you to customise the heat to suit your needs.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":12237,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[242,255,263],"product_tag":[314,269,267],"class_list":["post-12215","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-natural-collection","product_cat-ptselect-switch","product_cat-why-bathroom-butler-heated-towel-rails","product_tag-brushed-graphite","product_tag-champagne-gold","product_tag-matt-black","first","instock","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-variable"],"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bathroombutler.com\/za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/12215","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bathroombutler.com\/za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bathroombutler.com\/za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bathroombutler.com\/za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12237"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bathroombutler.com\/za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12215"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bathroombutler.com\/za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=12215"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bathroombutler.com\/za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=12215"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bathroombutler.com\/za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=12215"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}