1100mm Wide Chrome Towel Rails| 1050mm Pipe Centre
14 years supplying UK bathrooms, est. February 2012. Free delivery on orders over £200. 5-year manufacturer's warranty on all towel rails.
The 1100mm chrome towel rail is a prestige specification — 1,050mm pipe centre, 1100mm of polished chrome, and three focused heights delivering up to 1,972 BTU at standard boiler temperatures. It occupies the upper tier of the straight ladder range, providing primary heating for rooms up to 18 m2 and towel-drying capacity for three or more simultaneous bath towels. At 1100mm the horizontal chrome span becomes a strong architectural feature on any wall it occupies. Central heating, electric, and dual-fuel; 5-year warranty.
Pipe Centre Note: When installing a 1100mm wide chrome towel rail on central heating, your pipework should be set at 1050mm centre-to-centre for straight floor-entry valves. For wall-emerging pipework, use angled or corner valve offsets.
Technical Specifications & Multi-ΔT Heat Output Table
All outputs tested to BS EN 442 standards.
| Height (mm) | Total Bars | Bar Layout | ΔT30 (Heat Pump) | ΔT50 (Standard Boiler) | ΔT60 (High Temp) | Pipe Centres |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600mm | 11 | 3+4+4 | 594 BTU / 174 W | 1,153 BTU / 337 W | 1,462 BTU / 428 W | 1050mm |
| 800mm | 15 | 3+4+8 | 689 BTU / 202 W | 1,338 BTU / 392 W | 1,697 BTU / 497 W | 1050mm |
| 1000mm | 19 | 4+4+4+7 | 1,016 BTU / 298 W | 1,972 BTU / 577 W | 2,500 BTU / 733 W | 1050mm |
Why Choose a 1100mm Width Towel Rail?
The 1100mm width suits the grandest master bathrooms and luxury wet rooms where a 1000mm rail would leave wall space unused and the visual composition would feel off-centre. The 1050mm pipe centre aligns with some large-format tile installations. Three heights allow specification by BTU requirement: compact (600mm), mid (800mm), or full-height (1000mm).
- Ideal Room Suitability: Luxury master bathrooms (16-22 m2), premium hotel-specification bathrooms, and large wet rooms where the rail is designed to span the majority of a feature wall.
- Towel Drying Capacity & Ergonomics: Three bath towels can hang at full width simultaneously. The 1100mm bar span provides the most generous per-towel clearance in the standard chrome range, with air circulating freely between items.
- Installation & Wall Space Considerations: The 1050mm pipe centre is a prestige spacing — confirm plumbing layout carefully. Allow approximately 1,200mm total wall clearance. At this width and water-filled weight, standard plasterboard fixings are insufficient — fixings must land in solid masonry or engineered blocking.
Explore Alternative Sizes & Finishes
If 1100mm isn't the exact fit, explore related options:
- Adjacent Widths: Compare with our 1000mm Wide Chrome Towel Rails or step up to 1200mm Wide Chrome Towel Rails.
- Alternative Finishes in 1100mm Width:
Key Installation & Accessory Compatibility
- Pipe Centre Alignment: Fixed at 1050mm across all heights in this width range.
- Required Valve Hardware: Pair with our Chrome Radiator Valves — straight valves for floor pipework or angled/corner valves for wall pipework.
- Dual Fuel Conversion: Use your rail in summer with a Dual Fuel Kit and Heating Element.
Understanding the ΔT30 / ΔT50 / ΔT60 Output Columns
The three output columns in the table above correspond to different heating system types. ΔT50 is the UK standard (BS EN 442) used by most gas boilers; ΔT30 applies to heat pump systems running at lower flow temperatures; ΔT60 applies to older high-temperature gravity-fed systems. For a full explanation of how these figures work, how to match them to your system, and how to calculate the exact BTU your room needs, see our Towel Rail Heat Output & BTU Calculator Guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the pipe centre for a 1100mm towel rail?
A: The standard pipe centre for a 1100mm wide chrome towel rail is 1050mm, leaving 25mm clearance on each side for valve connections.
Q: What is the pipe centre distance on an 1100mm chrome towel rail?
A: An 1100mm wide chrome towel rail uses a 1050mm pipe centre — 25mm inset from each casing edge. This is a wide spacing specific to premium bathroom installations. Confirm your pipework position before ordering.
Q: Is the 1100mm chrome towel rail available in more than three heights?
A: The current 1100mm chrome range is available in 600mm (1,153 BTU / 337W), 800mm (1,338 BTU / 392W), and 1000mm (1,972 BTU / 577W) heights. If you need a higher BTU output, the 1000mm-tall model is the strongest in this range.
