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.
350mm Wide Chrome Towel Rails — The Cloakroom Upgrade
350mm sits in a specific gap in the range. It is wider than the 300mm models — wide enough to hang a standard hand towel flat without folding — but narrower than a 400mm rail, making it the right choice when wall space is tight but a 300mm rail is not quite enough. In a cloakroom or compact WC, that extra 50mm of width makes a genuine difference to how towels hang and dry.
350mm Chrome Towel Rail — Heat Output
| Height | Bar Layout | BTU/hr (ΔT50) | BTU/hr (ΔT60) | BTU/hr (ΔT30) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 400mm | 3+4=7 | 276 | 351 | 143 |
| 600mm | 3+4+4=11 | 426 | 539 | 218 |
| 800mm | 3+4+8=15 | 577 | 730 | 297 |
| 1000mm | 4+4+4+7=19 | 723 | 918 | 372 |
| 1200mm | 4+4+5+10=23 | 873 | 1,105 | 450 |
| 1400mm | 4+5+6+10=25 | 976 | 1,235 | 502 |
| 1600mm | 4+6+7+10=27 | 1,078 | 1,365 | 556 |
| 1800mm | 4+7+8+12=31 | 1,228 | 1,556 | 631 |
ΔT50 = EN442 standard, suitable for combi boilers. ΔT60 = older high-temp systems. ΔT30 = heat pumps & low-temp systems.
350mm Chrome Towel Rail — Prices by Height
| Height | Central Heating | Pre-Filled Electric | Dual Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 400mm | From £53.95 | From £81.95 | From £129.00 |
| 600mm | From £58.50 | From £86.95 | From £133.50 |
| 800mm | From £76.50 | From £106.95 | From £149.90 |
| 1000mm | From £84.95 | From £114.95 | From £160.00 |
| 1200mm | From £98.95 | From £128.95 | From £175.00 |
| 1400mm | From £107.95 | From £137.95 | From £183.00 |
| 1600mm | From £121.50 | From £151.95 | From £195.00 |
| 1800mm | From £131.95 | From £161.95 | From £207.00 |
The 300mm Pipe Centre
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Every 350mm wide towel rail in this collection has a pipe centre of 300mm — the distance between the two wall bracket fixings, measured centre to centre. If you are replacing an existing towel rail or panel radiator and your current wall plugs sit 300mm apart, these models connect directly to your existing pipework without redrilling or retiling. If your existing centres are 250mm, you need a 300mm wide rail. If they are 350mm, a 400mm wide rail is the correct replacement.
Short vs Tall: Matching Height to the Room
With eight heights from 400mm to 1800mm, this collection serves two distinct buyer groups — the same split that appears in any narrow-width range.
400–600mm high: hand towel rails for cloakrooms and WCs. Output at these heights is modest (roughly 150–280W depending on height), sufficient to keep the rail warm and dry a hand towel or two, but not designed to heat the room. In a cloakroom that already has a panel radiator or underfloor heating, this is the appropriate size.
800–1800mm high: taller models generate meaningful output — from around 370W at 800mm up to over 600W at 1800mm. In a narrow cloakroom or small bathroom where the rail is the only heat source, a taller 350mm wide model uses vertical wall space efficiently. A 350x1400mm or 350x1600mm chrome rail provides real heat in a room that cannot accommodate a wider radiator.
Central Heating, Electric, and Dual Fuel
Central heating models connect to existing 15mm pipework via standard compression valves — no electrician needed, runs as part of your heating circuit. Electric models are pre-filled and sealed, requiring no plumbing — ideal for a cloakroom where running new pipework is not practical or where the room sits away from the main heating circuit. Dual fuel models cover both: central heating in winter, electric element in summer without running the boiler.
For electric-only at this width, see our 350mm wide electric towel rails. For the same width in white, see our 350mm wide white towel rails. For the full chrome range across all widths, visit our chrome towel rail collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the pipe centre on a 350mm wide chrome towel rail?
The pipe centre on a 350mm wide chrome towel rail is 300mm — the distance between the two wall bracket fixings, measured centre to centre. If you are replacing an existing rail, measure between your current wall plugs to confirm they sit 300mm apart before ordering.
What is the difference between a 300mm and a 350mm wide towel rail?
The main practical difference is towel capacity. At 300mm wide, a standard hand towel needs to be folded to fit. At 350mm, most hand towels hang flat — which allows them to dry more evenly and quickly. The pipe centre also changes: 300mm wide rails have a 250mm pipe centre, while 350mm wide rails have a 300mm pipe centre. Choose the width that matches your existing wall fixings if replacing an existing rail.
Can a 350mm chrome towel rail heat a cloakroom?
Yes, at taller heights. Models at 1000mm high and above produce enough output to serve as the primary heat source in a small cloakroom of 1–3m². Shorter models (400–600mm) are better suited to supplementary heat or towel drying only. Because cloakrooms lose heat quickly due to frequent door opening, choose a taller model than you might expect.
Why is chrome the most popular finish for cloakroom towel rails?
Most cloakroom fittings — cistern flush plates, toilet roll holders, basin taps, mirror frames — come in chrome as standard. A chrome towel rail coordinates naturally with all of those without any deliberate matching. Chrome is also easy to wipe clean and does not fade or chip, making it a low-maintenance choice in a frequently used small room.
Is a dual fuel 350mm chrome towel rail worth it in a cloakroom?
In a cloakroom used year-round, yes. Running a central heating boiler through summer just to warm a small cloakroom towel rail is inefficient. A dual fuel model lets you switch to the electric element in warmer months — the rail heats independently of the boiler at a low running cost given its modest wattage. For a cloakroom used mainly in winter, a standard central heating model is sufficient.
