Here at the heat is on, 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 tradesmen. Here we give you complete expert guidance for this dual fuel towel rail — supplying all parts required — so you can ensure a smooth and successful installation when your tradesman arrives - note for dual fuel you may need both an electrician and plumber which is why you are best place to know what you need yourself in the case of dual fuel.
heat output
- Firstly, if you haven't already done so - use our heat calculator to work out your specific requirements for your room to ensure you are looking at the right size heated towel rail.
- As this is a dual fuel model you would work this out twice - once for central heating and then again for electric to ensure the respective outputs this rail gives match both requirements - use the central heating as the lead source and just closest match the electric output.
a complete dual fuel towel rail : with all components included
- This is a complete dual fuel towel rail with everything you need to simply install it and set this up as dual fuel - no fuss, no mess.
- These are state of the art dual fuel towel rails provided with the very best specialist dual fuel items for a high end looking finish - as often dual fuel installations can look cumbersome in comparison to this.
- You will receive all items as seen in the main images which includes:
- FIONA heated towel rail
- UNICO specialist dual fuel valve
- VEO heating element
- SS1 heating element probe
what is a dual fuel towel rail?
- Dual fuel means you can run the same towel rail in two ways — as electric via the use of a heating element in the summer (when you may only want to dry your towels or clothes) and as central heating in the winter (when the full system is on).
- The water inside the towel rail comes from your central heating system as normal — when the main system is off this water will sit idle, and in the summer the element installed in the towel rail will warm the water located inside just this towel rail. You can keep both of the valves open.
- If you want to learn more about dual fuel, read our dedicated dual fuel towel rail guide here.
the heated towel rail
- FIONA combines geometric shapes with an elegant twist, pairing square uprights with grouped round bars.
- A refined upgrade from standard ladder rails, offering a more distinctive and premium design.
- Features grouped horizontal bars in sets of four, with purposeful spacing between each set for easy towel placement.
- Square-profile uprights provide structural clarity and a clean, modern aesthetic.
- Rear-mounted brackets maintain an unobtrusive look and maximise full-width hanging space.
- Designed to a higher specification, ensuring enhanced functionality and an elevated finish
- Made from low carbon mild steel.
the specialist dual fuel valve
- This UNICO specialist dual fuel valve is the best valve to for a dual fuel towel rail as the flow/return is located on the same side of the radiator — leaving the opposing side free for the heating element (so no T-Piece is required, unlike a standard dual fuel set-up).
- The flow and return travel through the valve via the immersion tube: flow goes up the tube and the return comes back down the outside of the tube.
- Angled orientation.
- Choose left or right side as you need for your specific installation.
the heating element
- The VEO is a Wi-Fi enabled controller which powers the SMART Split probe, forming a complete and reliable heating element.
- Basic control (temperature and a simple timer) is available directly from the front panel.
- Full advanced functionality is available through the Terma SMART app (iOS/Android) for full control and flexibility.
- Offers 5 room temperature settings from 15¬?C to 28¬?C.
- Includes a drying function and a full 7-day timer.
- Compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and IFTTT for voice and smart-home integration.
- No additional hub is required.
standard versus cable masking
- The masking option conceals the wire up to the entry point into the wall, providing a neater, tidier appearance.
- Important note: Masking requires the wall to be trowelled out; if walls or tiles are already finished, the standard (non-masking) option is recommended.
element specifics
- Compact dimensions: 75.6mm length from thread down, 70.5mm width.
- Supplied with a straight cable and fitted UK 3-pin plug (remove if used in a bathroom).
- IPx5 rated, safe for use in bathroom environments.
- Class 1 device meeting electrical safety requirements.
- UKCA approved for compliance with UK regulations.
precision options for the element
- Can be paired with the VTS wall-mounted temperature sensor and the VOS open window sensor (both sold separately) for precise room-wide temperature measurement.
- Provides optimal comfort and energy efficiency by adjusting heating based on room conditions.
- Features geo-location functionality, reducing temperature by 3‚Äì4¬?C when leaving home and returning to comfort mode when you arrive.
colour & finish
- Heated Towel Rail is Painted in Brass.
- Finished in a matt, smooth texture.
- This 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.
- A 150x50mm colour chip of this finish is available to purchase for preview (link to colour chip will be on right-hand side of page).
- The element is in a Brass colour with a black fascia and black cable.
safety & compliance
- Fully built and tested to EN442 standards and UKCA certified.
- Heat outputs are independently verified by an external testing house to ensure accuracy.
guarantee & warranty
- Rail: 12-year manufacturer's warranty for long-term reassurance.
- Element and Valve: 2-year manufacturer.
- Usual lifespan of a heating element is 4 to 7 years dependent on use.
- At end of life, you can simply replace the SS1 heating probe inside this model, as the external VEO controller is a separate unit — making replacement a cost-effective and straightforward process.
