350mm Wide Chrome Towel Rails | 300mm Pipe Centre| 300mm 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 350mm chrome towel rail occupies a distinctive mid-point: wide enough for a standard hand towel to hang flat without folding, yet compact enough for narrow wall sections in an ensuite where a 400mm unit would overhang. With a 300mm pipe centre and sizes from 400mm to 1800mm tall, it bridges compact and standard bathroom sizing — the preferred choice when 300mm feels tight but 400mm is too wide for the available wall run. Central heating, electric, and dual-fuel; 5-year warranty.
Pipe Centre Note: When installing a 350mm wide chrome towel rail on central heating, your pipework should be set at 300mm 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 400mm | 7 | 3+4 | 142 BTU / 42 W | 276 BTU / 81 W | 350 BTU / 103 W | 300mm |
| 600mm | 11 | 3+4+4 | 219 BTU / 64 W | 426 BTU / 125 W | 540 BTU / 158 W | 300mm |
| 800mm | 15 | 3+4+8 | 297 BTU / 87 W | 577 BTU / 169 W | 732 BTU / 215 W | 300mm |
| 1000mm | 19 | 4+4+4+7 | 372 BTU / 109 W | 723 BTU / 212 W | 917 BTU / 269 W | 300mm |
| 1200mm | 23 | 4+4+5+10 | 450 BTU / 132 W | 873 BTU / 256 W | 1,107 BTU / 324 W | 300mm |
| 1400mm | 25 | 4+5+6+10 | 503 BTU / 147 W | 976 BTU / 286 W | 1,238 BTU / 363 W | 300mm |
| 1600mm | 27 | 4+6+7+10 | 555 BTU / 163 W | 1,078 BTU / 316 W | 1,367 BTU / 401 W | 300mm |
| 1800mm | 31 | 4+7+8+12 | 632 BTU / 185 W | 1,228 BTU / 360 W | 1,557 BTU / 456 W | 300mm |
Why Choose a 350mm Width Towel Rail?
The 350mm width is particularly useful in older UK bathroom layouts where the available wall run is 350-390mm — often beside a pedestal basin or in the gap between a bath panel end and a wall. It offers slightly higher heat output per height than a 300mm rail while still fitting spaces where a 400mm unit won't.
- Ideal Room Suitability: Compact ensuites with slightly more wall space than the 300mm range allows, shower rooms, spaces beside pedestal basins, and narrow alcoves in semi-detached or terraced house bathrooms.
- Towel Drying Capacity & Ergonomics: A standard hand towel (50x90cm) hangs flat across the 350mm bars without folding. A bath towel folded to approximately 300mm width drapes over two adjacent bars. At 1200mm+ heights, a bath sheet fits folded lengthways in thirds.
- Installation & Wall Space Considerations: The 300mm pipe centre is common in UK 1970s-1990s bathroom installations. Total wall clearance required approximately 450mm. A common direct replacement for older bathroom rails of the same width. Use angled valves for wall-exit pipes.
Explore Alternative Sizes & Finishes
If 350mm isn't the exact fit, explore related options:
- Adjacent Widths: Compare with our 300mm Wide Chrome Towel Rails or step up to 400mm Wide Chrome Towel Rails.
- Alternative Finishes in 350mm Width:
Key Installation & Accessory Compatibility
- Pipe Centre Alignment: Fixed at 300mm 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 350mm towel rail?
A: The standard pipe centre for a 350mm wide chrome towel rail is 300mm, leaving 25mm clearance on each side for valve connections.
Q: What is the difference between a 300mm and 350mm wide chrome towel rail?
A: The 50mm extra width increases the bar span and pipe centre from 250mm to 300mm. The 350mm is better suited when your pipework is already at 300mm centres, when you want hand towels to hang flat without folding, or when you have a wall run of 350-400mm.
Q: Is a 350mm towel rail suitable for a small family bathroom?
A: For a small family bathroom of 4-6 m2 with moderate heat loss, the 1200mm height (873 BTU / 256W) or 1400mm (976 BTU / 286W) will act as the primary heat source. For heat pump systems, use the DT30 values. If the bathroom has two external walls, consider a 400mm or 500mm width for higher output.
