ER-Touch Thermostatic Included
- Set target temperature 45–65°C
- Cycles to hold temp, which saves energy vs flat-out
- Touch dial on element head
- 1–5 hour drying mode · IPX4 rated
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800x600mm Dual Fuel Flat Black Heated Towel Rail Radiator
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Central heating + electric backup
A complete dual fuel kit.
A 15-tube flat ladder rail at 800 × 600mm in matt black, with plenty of towel-hanging width at a compact height. It connects to your central heating and keeps going on its included ER-Touch thermostatic element when the boiler is off, so you get warm towels in every season. The element, T-piece and angled valves all come in the box. Mild steel, BS EN 442 tested, 10-bar pressure tested.
1450
BTU central heating (ΔT50)
15
Tubes (3+4+8 layout)
550mm
Pipe centres
5 yr
Warranty, no quibbles
What's in the box
Answer in one line: this 800 × 600mm matt black rail gives 1450 BTU (425W) on central heating and runs on the included 300W ER-Touch element when the boiler is off. Pipe centres are 550mm. The kit includes the element, T-piece and angled valves.
Complete dual fuel towel rail kit
Rail, thermostatic element, T-piece and angled valves. Everything the dual fuel connection needs is in one box.
1Towel rail800 × 600mm, matt black, 15 tubes, wall brackets and fixings
2ER-Touch elementThermostatic, 45–65°C, 300W, IPX4
3T-pieceLets the element share a bottom inlet with the central heating pipe
4Angled valvesTurn each pipe 90° into the rail, one on the element side via the T-piece
Fitting needs a plumber for the valves and a qualified electrician for the element. Which connection do I need? ↓
Will This Rail Suit My Room?
Based on the central heating output. Enter your room size — we'll estimate whether this rail comfortably heats the space or is best used alongside other heating.
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Choose your fuel type
This listing is the dual fuel version. Same rail, three ways to run it. Make sure you're on the right page for your setup.
Central heating Boiler-fed
Connects to your boiler via valves. Heats whenever your central heating is on.
Electric only No plumbing
Pre-filled and runs entirely off the mains — ideal for rooms without existing pipework.
Dual fuel You're here
Central heating in winter, electric in summer. The element, T-piece and valves are all included.
Technical Specifications & Dimensions
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| Manufacturer ID | FB-60-80-DFK-SMR |
| Height | 800mm |
| Width | 600mm |
| Projection from wall | 90–110mm |
| Pipe centres | 550mm |
| Heat output (ΔT50) | 1450 BTU / 425W |
| Heat output (ΔT30) | 723 BTU / 212W |
| Heat output (ΔT60) | 1833 BTU / 537W |
| Electric element | ER-Touch thermostatic, 300W (included) |
| Timer options | None · Booster · Digital · Wifi |
| Tube layout | 3+4+8 (15 tubes total) |
| Tube diameter | 22mm |
| Model | Straight / Flat |
| Material | Mild steel |
| Finish | Matt black |
| Valve connection | ½" BSP · angled valves and T-piece included |
| Dual-fuel ready | ✓Yes |
| Element entry | Via the included T-piece, either side |
| Standard | BS EN 442 · 10-bar tested |
| In the box | Towel rail, ER-Touch element, T-piece and angled valves (brackets and fixings supplied) |
| Warranty | 5 years (towel rail) · 1 year (element) |
425W
1450 BTU at δT50
δT30 212 W
δT60 537 W
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Complete kit
element + valves included
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15 heated tubes
Graduated ladder — even heat top to bottom
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Running Cost — Electric Mode
When the boiler is off, the included 300W ER-Touch element keeps the rail warm. Adjust below to match your usage.
1 h
25p
Based on the 300W element at full power; the thermostat cycles it, so real use is usually lower. Standard variable tariffs sit around 24–28p/kWh — adjust to your own rate.
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per day · — per month
Which connection do I need?
Short answer: pick the option that matches your pipes.
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1Pipes in the wall: the T-piece and angled valves in the box. Pipe centre becomes about 615–620mm.
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2Pipes from the floor: one angled and one straight valve. Pipe centre is also about 615–620mm.
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3Pipes in the wall, neatest finish: corner valves. Pipe centre stays at 550mm.
Why does the pipe centre move? A dual fuel rail has two bottom inlets, and the element needs one of them. A T-piece turns that inlet into a side inlet, so the valve on that side has to be angled (90°). The box includes angled valves for both sides, so the rail looks symmetrical. A straight valve on the other side is an option. Pipe centre is the rail width minus 50mm: 600 − 50 = 550mm.
Setup options
Schematic shown with wall pipes, not to scale
T-piece and angled valves
In the boxThe default set: a T-piece and angled valves, so both sides mirror each other.
- For pipes that come out of the wall only. For floor pipes, use the angled + straight valve option
- Symmetrical look, matt black to match the rail
- Pipes need to be about 65–70mm further apart than the rail's 550mm
You need: nothing extra. Everything is in the box.
Pipe centre: 615–620mm (+65–70mm)
Schematic, not to scale
Corner valves
Buy separatelyDual fuel ready corner valves with the T-piece built into one body.
- For pipes that come out of the wall only
- The neatest, most compact finish
- Pipe centre does not change, so existing 550mm pipework lines up
You need: dual fuel ready corner valves. The angled valves in the box would then be spare.
Pipe centre: 550mm (unchanged)
Schematic shown with floor pipes, not to scale
One angled + one straight valve
For floor pipesT-piece and angled valve (in the box) on the element side, a standard straight valve on the opposite side.
- Required for floor pipes. Also works with wall pipes
- The angled valve turns the pipe 90° into the side inlet the T-piece creates
- Keeps the pipe centre closer to 550mm than two angled valves
You need: a standard straight valve for the opposite inlet. Use one angled valve from the box; the second angled valve would be spare.
Pipe centre: 615–620mm (+65–70mm)
Pipe centres at a glance
Measure the centre-to-centre distance of your existing pipes and match the row.
| Connection | Pipes | In the box? | Pipe centre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner valves | Wall only | No | 550mm (unchanged) |
| T-piece + angled valves | Wall only | Yes | 615–620mm (+65–70mm) |
| One angled + one straight valve | Floor (required) or wall | Straight valve not included | 615–620mm (+65–70mm) |
Figures are approximate: how far the fittings screw in and how much PTFE tape you use move them by a few millimetres.
Dual fuel tip: when you're heating on the electric element, close one of the two central-heating valves. This stops heat escaping back down your central-heating pipes, so the element only warms the rail. Either valve is fine, left or right, as long as one stays shut. When the boiler comes back on in autumn, reopen it so hot water can flow through the system again.
Your Included ER-Touch Thermostatic Element
The element makes the rail work when your boiler is off. It is supplied in the box and fitted by your electrician through the T-piece.
What's in the box All in one
- 1 × 800x600mm matt black flat towel rail
- 1 × ER-Touch thermostatic element
- 1 × T-piece
- Angled valves
- Wall brackets and fixings
A qualified electrician must install the element and connect it to a fused spur, a regulatory requirement for bathroom electrics in the UK.
Watch our installation guide on YouTube ↗
Watch our installation guide on YouTube ↗
Add a Timer (Optional)
Controls when the electric element runs — works with any element type and can be added or upgraded at any time.
No Timer
- No scheduled heating — towels stay cold until you switch on
- Wastes energy — runs when you don't need it
- Manual only — forget once and it runs all day
Booster Timer
- 1–5 hours countdown
- Auto-off when time expires
- Fused spur built-in
£27.49
Digital Timer
- 7-day programmable schedule
- Up to 4 ON/OFF times per day
- 200-hour power reserve backup
- Fused spur built-in
£32.49
Wifi Timer
- App control anywhere (Tuya / Smart Life)
- Alexa & Google Assistant compatible
- Holiday mode
- Fused spur built-in
£34.99
Complete the look
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What makes this a dual fuel towel rail?
A. It connects to your central heating via valves and the included ER-Touch element fits into the T-piece, so it can also run on electricity. In winter your boiler heats it. When the boiler is off, in summer or a mild evening, the element keeps it warm independently.
Q.
What is included in the box?
A. The 800x600mm matt black towel rail, an ER-Touch thermostatic element, a T-piece and angled valves, plus wall brackets and fixings. It is a complete dual fuel kit.
Q.
Can I use it as electric-only without connecting to central heating?
A. Yes. Close the central heating valves and run purely on the electric element. If there's no existing pipework, the pre-filled electric-only version is a simpler and neater installation.
Q.
Do I need both a plumber and an electrician?
A. For a full dual fuel setup, yes. A plumber connects the rail to your central heating via the valves, and a qualified electrician wires the element to a fused spur. Both are regulatory requirements for bathroom installations in the UK.
Q.
What are the pipe centres, and how do I check they match?
A. Pipe centres are 550mm, the horizontal distance between your hot and cold pipes at the wall. Measure between your existing pipe centres before buying. The T-piece and angled valve on the element side shift it to about 615–620mm (+65–70mm), because the other side has no margin. This is the same for the box set on wall pipes and for the angled + straight option on floor pipes. Corner valves keep it at 550mm.
Q.
Why do I close one central heating valve in dual fuel mode?
A. When you heat the rail on its electric element, close one of the two central heating valves. This stops heat escaping back down your central heating pipes, so the element only warms the rail. Either valve is fine, left or right, as long as one stays shut. When the boiler comes back on in autumn, reopen it so hot water can flow through the system again.
Q.
Is this a complete dual fuel towel rail kit?
A. Yes. The 800x600mm matt black rail, an ER-Touch thermostatic element, a T-piece and angled valves are all in the box, with wall brackets and fixings. It is a complete dual fuel kit. You will need a plumber for the valves and a qualified electrician for the element.
Q.
Which connection do I need: angled valves, corner valves or angled plus straight?
A. The T-piece and angled valves in the box work with wall pipes only and give a pipe centre of about 615–620mm. For floor pipes you need one angled valve plus a standard straight valve, which gives the same 615–620mm and also works with wall pipes. Corner valves are for wall pipes only, are bought separately, and keep the pipe centre at 550mm, which is the neatest finish."qa-meta">Technical team · Elegant Radiators
Q.
Why is the pipe centre different from 550mm with angled valves?
A. The element needs one of the two bottom inlets. A T-piece turns that inlet into a side inlet, so the valve on that side must be angled, and that moves the pipe about 65–70mm further out. The other side has no margin, so the total change is about 65–70mm. Corner valves have the T-piece built in, so the pipe centre stays 550mm.
Q.
Can I use corner valves instead of the valves in the box?
A. Yes, if your pipes come out of the wall. Buy dual fuel ready corner valves separately. The angled valves in the box would then be spare.
Q.
How much does it cost to run on the electric element?
A. At full power the 300W element uses 0.3kWh per hour, which is about 7.4p an hour at 24.67p per kWh. The thermostat cycles the element, so real running cost is usually lower.
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