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A towel rail has to do two jobs - dry towels fast and look good empty. The DQ Essential Ladder Heated Towel Rail - Chrome manages both, with slim tubing and even heat across every bar.
Sizes and heat output
Choose your size from the dropdown. Outputs are quoted at ΔT50; room coverage assumes average insulation, so if you are between sizes go up rather than down. Ask us if you would like a hand sizing it.
Size (H x W)
Heat output
Watts
Suits a room of about
Product code
600 x 500mm
1,040 BTU
305 W
8m²
ESSLR50/60-C
800 x 500mm
1,242 BTU
364 W
9m²
ESSLR50/80-C
1200 x 500mm
1,858 BTU
545 W
14m²
ESSLR50/120-C
1600 x 500mm
2,474 BTU
725 W
18m²
ESSLR50/160-C
Make it dual fuel or electric only
Every size in this range can be supplied as dual fuel - central heating plus an element for summer use - or as electric only, pre-filled and ready to wire. The cap and t-piece are supplied in a finish to match the rail. Choose from the Fuel Type dropdown and the price updates automatically.
Option
DQ code
Added to the price
Dual Fuel - Standard Element
DF-E
+£62.99
Dual Fuel - Thermostatic Element
DF-T
+£100.99
Electric Only - Standard Element
EO-E
+£110.99
Electric Only - Thermostatic Element
EO-T
+£180.99
A thermostatic (TEC) element lets you set a target temperature; the standard element is a simple on/off. Ask us if you are not sure which you need.
Specification
Range: Essential
Finish: Chrome
Material: Mild Steel
Connections: 1/2" CONNS
Fixings: Wall brackets included
Available in 4 sizes
Finishes and colours
DQ powder coat in-house at their own Norfolk facility, so this model is also available across an extensive RAL colour range and DQ's speciality finishes. If you cannot see the colour you want, get in touch and we will price it for you.
Availability
In stock and ready to despatch, with free UK delivery on orders over £100.
Guarantee
Covered by a 5-year DQ manufacturer guarantee. DQ have been building heating products in Britain for over 25 years and are family owned and run.
Why buy from British Bathroom Company?
Free UK delivery on orders over £100
Genuine DQ Heating product, supplied direct from a UK manufacturer
Real bathroom and heating specialists on the end of the phone
Family-run business, same as DQ
Order online today, or contact us for advice, a bespoke finish or a trade quote.
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DELIVERY
We aim to deliver all orders within 3-7 working days, dependant on the size of your order or item(s)
Express delivery is available on some items, feel free to contact ourselves to check if your desired product is available for express delivery
Small parcels will be delivered via DX and tracking is provided once dispatched
Large items are delivered via Stop Start or Palletways, details of delivery are provided via email and tracking is also available. Please note most large deliveries are KERB SIDE ONLYalthough some companies will aim to get the goods as close to the door as possible.
Returns are accepted within 28 days of receipt of your goods, however, you must request your return within the first 14 days. You can activate a return request in your account, for more details please visit the "Delivery & Returns" page
Christmas Period Any orders placed from 15th December 2025 maybe delayed until the week commencing 5th January 2026. If you need your order sooner, please contact us before purchase to see when your delivery can take place.
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