{"id":4561,"date":"2021-02-02T15:35:07","date_gmt":"2021-02-02T13:35:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bathroombutler.com\/za\/product\/import-placeholder-for-859\/"},"modified":"2026-08-24T08:07:59","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T06:07:59","slug":"natural-7-bar-800mm-heated-towel-rail-straight-with-total-digital-control-tdc-timer","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.bathroombutler.com\/za\/product\/natural-7-bar-800mm-heated-towel-rail-straight-with-total-digital-control-tdc-timer\/","title":{"rendered":"NATURAL 7 Bar 800mm Straight Heated Towel Rail with TDC Timer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 90%;\">The no.1 purpose of a heated towel rail is to dry towels. The benefits of that include hygienic towels, less laundry washes, towel storage and a touch of warmth at bath time. Features include the ability to install the rail upside down or right side up, made possible by DUAL Entry electrical connections. The energy consumption is equivalent to one and a half light bulbs or 105 watts of electricity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 90%;\"><strong>Towel Holding Capacity:<\/strong> This model has the capacity to dry 4 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 Total Digital Control (TDC) Timer allows you to program your heated towel rail to run automatically in 4 different modes of operation within a 24 hour period. Save electricity and reduce running costs by up to 75%. You can also adjust the heat to your desired level for all-year round use, turn it down in summer and turn it up in winter.<\/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<\/span><\/p>\n<p><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, 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<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 90%;\">Mounting 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)]<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 90%;\">Installation Instructions (1 piece)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 90%;\">Mounting 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<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 90%;\">Pencil<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 90%;\">PH2 screwdriver<\/span><\/p>\n<p><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%;\">Suited to the main or family bathroom, this 800mm wide heated towel rail can dry up to 4 bath towels. A classic round design to suit all bathroom styles, with the straight horizontal bars grouped together. 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