Unsure of your options when buying a towel warmer? We have compiled a comprehensive guide to The Sterlingham Co's range of Towel Warmers, providing details on the heating options, finishes and additional parts available to you when purchasing a towel warmer. If you have any questions, please call us on 01603 558271 or e-mail us at info@londonbrassware.co.uk.
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Functionality | Invisible electrical cable heats the entire towel rail, with no water component (a 'dry' system) | Water filled pipes that can be heated using your central heating system, or by an electric heating element | Hot water flows from your existing heating system through the valves and into the pipework |
Control | Dimmer switch | Central heating system plus an electric programmer (not included) | Central heating system programmer |
Installation Requirements | Hidden supply cable fitted by an electrician | Central heating system fitted by plumber, with additional electric components requiring an electrician | Fitted by a plumber into your existing heating system |
Maintenance | No maintenance required | System requires periodic venting and regular checks of electric cable, valves and flow balance | System requires periodic venting and regular checks of valves and flow balance |
Mandatory Additional Components | None | Dual Fuel Heating Element Water Valves |
Water Valves |
Optional Additional Components | Dimmer Switch | Pipe Cover & Flange Electric Shroud Cover |
Pipe Cover & Flange |
Manufacturer's Guarantee | 10 Years | 5 Years | 5 Years |
Towel warmers which use water to heat the pipes (Dual Fuel and Central Heating options) require valves to attach them to your existing heating system. We offer two valve options, which will be supplied in a matching finish to the towel warmer selected.
Note: Towel warmers can be purchased without valves if you already have them, or are purchasing valves separately
Manufactured by
The Sterlingham Co.
Connection Height: 32mm
Provided as a pair in the finish selected
Manufactured by
Barber Wilsons
Connection Height: 45mm
Provided as a pair in the finish selected
When purchasing either a Central Heating or Dual Fuel towel warmer, covers in a matching finish and design can be purchased to hide the connections to the pipework.
Note: Covers do not have to be purchased with valves, and can be purchased separately with the towel warmer
Purchasable with Towel Warmers heated by:
Used to hide central heating pipework.
Provided in matching finish as towel warmer.
Purchasable with Towel Warmers heated by:
Used to hide and protect electrical dual fuel heating element.
Provided in matching joint style and finish as towel warmer.
Electric heating towel warmers are controlled using a dimmer switch, which can be placed outside of the bathroom.
The switch is available in two variants, in either Chrome or Polished Brass finishes.
The following finishes are available on Sterlingham products - depending on availability, some finishes will be manufactured to order. If you wish to order any of the finishes not available online please call us on 01603 558271 or e-mail us.