{"product_id":"terma-dexter-1220h-x-500wmm-1845-btus-heated-towel-rail-brass","title":"Terma DEXTER, 1220h x 500w(mm), 1845 BTUs Heated Towel Rail, Brass (premium wet paint)","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003eHere at \u003cstrong\u003ethe heat is on\u003c\/strong\u003e, we put the knowledge of what you need directly in your hands as the homeowner, so you needn’t ask or wait for information from your plumber. Here we give you complete expert guidance for this specific heated towel rail — including details of any additional parts required — so you can ensure a smooth and successful installation when your tradesman arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 30px;\" class=\"tio-section-title\"\u003ediscontinuation update (effective from May 2027) - dexter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe trapezium shaped profile used to make the DEXTER model is being discontinued by Terma - this will come into effect from approx. May 2027. As at May 2026 there are enough profiles left at the plant for another 12 months of production. So please bear this in mind and as time progresses - if placing a large order you may wish to check stock levels prior to placing your order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"tio-section-title\"\u003eheat output\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirstly, if you haven't already done so - use our \u003ca title=\"heat calculator\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theheatison.uk\/pages\/heat-calculator\"\u003eheat calculator\u003c\/a\u003e to work out your specific requirements for your room to ensure you are looking at the right size heated towel rail - in terms of the BTUs heat output it gives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"tio-section-title\"\u003edesign \u0026amp; material\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDEXTER features unique trapezium-shaped uprights with wide, flat curved bars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA distinctive, sculptural alternative to standard ladder towel rails.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA popular choice due to its solid construction and contemporary design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat bars enhance the visibility of the finish compared to round bar models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for family bathrooms or utility rooms, with wide bar spacing for towels and clothes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow profile with a projection of just 60mm from the wall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from low carbon mild steel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditionally, we have created a thorough and detailed \u003ca title=\"technical guide on central heating towel rails\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theheatison.uk\/pages\/technical-advice-piped-central-heating-towel-rails\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etechnical guide on central heating towel rails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, giving even more information and tips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"tio-section-title\"\u003efull range of sizes available\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn addition to the sizes we are displaying here on the heat is on - you can view the full range of 9 different sizes of DEXTER \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.termaheat.com\/products\/radiators\/dexter\" title=\"here on the terma website\"\u003ehere on the Terma website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"here on the terma website\" href=\"https:\/\/en.termaheat.com\/products\/radiators\/lima\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen viewing the terma website the heat outputs are only listed in Watts - using the column header stating 75\/65\/20, multiply the amounts by 3.41 to get the BTUs equivalent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you want to learn more about heat output \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theheatison.uk\/pages\/technical-advice-understanding-output-btus-watts\" title=\"view our technical guide on understanding heat output\"\u003eview our technical guide on heat output\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe can process a special order for any size you wish to purchase if that size is not shown on our website.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"tio-section-title\"\u003ecolour \u0026amp; finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePainted in Brass (premium wet paint).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinished in a metallic, smooth texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a premium wet paint which is painted using a hand finished liquid paint (as opposed to an automated powder paint - so this paint is more expensive). This creates a deeper more metallic type finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: If you don't have the budget for a premium wet paint - the closest colour match to this colour in a powder paint would be the \u003ca title=\"Halo\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theheatison.uk\/products\/colour-sample-chip-terma-halo\"\u003eHalo\u003c\/a\u003e colour - which is not quite a brass and a slightly darker gold - which will cost the same as the standard powder colours (like the pastel blue for example). You'll need to call us to request this colour as we don't list this model in Halo on the website yet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 150×50mm colour chip of this finish is available to purchase for preview (link to colour chip will be on right-hand side of page).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditionally, we have created a thorough and detailed \u003ca title=\"technical guide on paint and finishes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theheatison.uk\/pages\/technical-advice-paint-finishes-and-colours\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etechnical guide on paint finishes and colours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e giving even more information and tips.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"tio-section-title\"\u003eadvice on which valves to purchase for piped installation (central heating)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis heated towel rail is not supplied with valves, as we have such a vast selection of styles \u0026amp; colours to choose from, we do not include them (like some other retailers) as we cannot make this choice on your behalf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHowever, we make choosing the correct valves very easy for you. With our years of experience, we know once homeowners have chosen their rail, the valve selection process can be a little daunting — and even the plumber won't make the best choice for you in terms of aesthetics. You need to do this yourself, as remember you are left looking at the installation once the plumber has gone - often we have spoken to homeowners who have been disappointed with how the poor valve choice or absence of pipes \u0026amp; covers have let down the look - don't let this be you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn the right-hand side of this page we have pre-filtered our vast selection of valves to show you \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eonly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e the optimal valves for this specific model — easy — you'll see two sections of valves:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1. matching\/complementary colour valve \u0026amp; pipe sets\u003c\/strong\u003e — these could be an exact \u003cem\u003ematch\u003c\/em\u003e (as they are painted using the same paint as the radiators) or the closest \u003cem\u003ecomplementary\u003c\/em\u003e match (dependent on whether we list valves in the exact matching paint here on our site). Note: If you don't see an exact match but specifically want one, please contact us — we'll likely be able to special order these for you. These valves come complete with pipes and wall covers which will conceal the standard copper or plastic pipes of your central heating system for a much more professional looking finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2. standard valve \u0026amp; pipe sets\u003c\/strong\u003e — these are more economical standard valves which are not painted using the same paints as the radiators, so will never match. We show the closest colour only. These are not sold as sets; if you'd like pipes\/covers, these need to be purchased separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ewhich orientation of valves do I need :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 3-Axis (corner), straight or angled?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1. your central heating pipework comes through the wall\u003c\/strong\u003e — typically most modern pipework comes through the wall now and for this you'll need \u003cstrong\u003e3-axis corner valves\u003c\/strong\u003e. If your pipework is not yet in - our best advice is to ask your plumber to bring this through the wall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2. your central heating pipework comes through the floor\u003c\/strong\u003e — this is less common and only found in more period properties - for this you'll need \u003cstrong\u003estraight valves\u003c\/strong\u003e - as these valves are less common we don't offer these as full sets; you'll need to view the valves section for all available straight options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eNote:\u003c\/em\u003e Finally angled valves are not a good match for any heated towel rail (as the valve head will stick forward at the bottom), so we do not show any angled valves on the product pages for heated towel rails.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditionally, we have created a thorough and detailed \u003ca title=\"technical guide on radiator valves\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theheatison.uk\/pages\/technical-advice-radiator-valves\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etechnical guide on radiator valves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, giving even more information and tips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"tio-section-title\"\u003ewhat is dual fuel and advice on what accessories to purchase if installing as dual fuel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual Fuel\u003c\/strong\u003e means this towel rail can run on two energy supplies — central heating \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ein the winter\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, and electric \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ein the summer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e when the central heating system is typically off, but you can still run this towel rail on its own... for fluffy warm towels after a shower or to quickly dry clothes on it.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuying all the components needed for dual fuel can be complicated, but we have simplified this for you. On the right-hand side of this page you'll see the \u003cstrong\u003erecommended matching dual fuel accessories\u003c\/strong\u003e section where we have pre-filtered the optimal accessories you need to purchase with this specific rail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn essence, you need both a heating element and a set of dual fuel valves:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eheating element\u003c\/strong\u003e: optimal models to pair with this rail in terms of colour and style are displayed. You simply need to purchase the correct wattage for this specific rail, which is listed in the data attributes section on the right-hand side under \"\u003cstrong\u003eWattage of element (if to be installed as dual fuel)\u003c\/strong\u003e\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eNote:\u003c\/em\u003e Only choose the wattage we show - do not increase it, as with our experience we've often seen people think to do this for higher heat, but doing this will \u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e give more heat - it will simply cause the element to cycle on and off faster, reducing its lifespan as it will be overpowered for the size of the rail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003edual fuel valve\u003c\/strong\u003e: For the neatest installation, the UNICO Integrated Valve with Immersion Tube is recommended; as no T-piece* is required for this. These could be an exact \u003cem\u003ematch\u003c\/em\u003e (as they are painted using the same paint as the radiators) or the closest \u003cem\u003ecomplementary\u003c\/em\u003e match (dependent on whether we list valves in the exact matching paint here on our site). Note: If you don't see an exact match but specifically want one, please contact us — we'll likely be able to special order these for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eNote:\u003c\/em\u003e You'll see we have left or right sided valves - well think about which side of the rail your electric supply (the fused spur) will be for the heating element, as you'll want your valve to be on the opposite side to this, so the element has the shortest run of cable to the electric supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eNote:\u003c\/em\u003e *For dual fuel — standard valves need to be installed with a T Piece which can look quite cumbersome. See the guide below for more info on this.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThat's it — add the \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003erail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eheating element\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eunico \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evalve\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e to your cart, and you have everything needed to install the rail as dual fuel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditionally, we have created a thorough and detailed \u003ca title=\"technical guide on dual fuel towel rails\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theheatison.uk\/pages\/technical-advice-dual-fuel-towel-rails\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etechnical guide on dual fuel towel rails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, giving even more information and tips if you decide to go for a standard setup with a T-piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"tio-section-title\"\u003esafety \u0026amp; compliance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully built and tested to EN442 standards and UKCA certified.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat outputs are independently verified by an external testing house to ensure accuracy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"tio-section-title\"\u003eguarantee \u0026amp; warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied with a 12-year manufacturer’s warranty for long-term reassurance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Terma","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50749781705041,"sku":"WGDEX122050-KBRASX","price":304.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0906\/4949\/3841\/files\/04_Terma-DEXTER_-1220h-x-500w_mm_-1845-BTUs-Heated-Towel-Rail_-Brass.jpg?v=1766783257","url":"https:\/\/www.theheatison.uk\/products\/terma-dexter-1220h-x-500wmm-1845-btus-heated-towel-rail-brass","provider":"the heat is on","version":"1.0","type":"link"}