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 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.

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 - in terms of the BTUs heat output it gives.

design & material

• MICHELLE features an open-sided design, providing effortless access to your towels.
• MICHELLE is a striking designer towel rail that showcases Terma’s signature innovation with a dual-colour design—ideal for bathrooms with two dominant tones  - allowing the bars and rear vertical masking covers to be finished in different colours — perfect for expressing your creativity.
• The two upright collectors are fully concealed behind a rear masking cover, giving the appearance of floating bars
• Uniform spacing between each bar allows for easy towel hanging and efficient drying of towels or clothing
• MICHELLE sleek profile and visually light design make it a standout piece for contemporary interiors
• Consider where the towel rail will be positioned in your bathroom in relation to the walls, and which side will provide easier access.
  
• Made from low carbon mild steel.
• Additionally, we have created a thorough and detailed technical guide on central heating towel rails, giving even more information and tips.

full range of sizes available

• In addition to the sizes we are displaying here on the heat is on - you can view the full range of 9 different sizes of MICHELLE here on the Terma website
  
• When 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. If you want to learn more about heat output view our technical guide on heat output.
• In addition here is a link to the page with options for the masking cover for MICHELLE here on the Terma website
• we can process a special order for any size you wish to purchase if that size is not shown on our website.

colour & finish

• Painted in Graphite Grey (Bars), Orange RAL 2003 (Masking).
  
• Finished in a matt, smooth texture (bars) silk, smooth texture (masking).
• This is a standard power paint.
  
• Additionally, we have created a thorough and detailed technical guide on paint and finishes, giving even more information and tips.

advice on which valves to purchase for piped installation (central heating)

• This heated towel rail is not supplied with valves, as we have such a vast selection of styles & colours to choose from, we do not include them (like some other retailers) as we cannot make this choice on your behalf.
• However, 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 & covers have let down the look - don't let this be you.
• On the right-hand side of this page we have pre-filtered our vast selection of valves to show you only the optimal valves for this specific model — easy — you'll see two sections of valves:
  • 1. matching/complementary colour valve & pipe sets — these could be an exact match (as they are painted using the same paint as the radiators) or the closest complementary 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.
  • 2. standard valve & pipe sets — 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.
• which orientation of valves do I need : 3-Axis (corner), straight or angled?
  • 1. your central heating pipework comes through the wall — this is a special towel rail with 50mm central connections at the bottom - you'll need a set of TWINS valves to go with this in an angled orientation if your pipes come through the wall.
  • 2. your central heating pipework comes through the floor — this is a special towel rail with 50mm central connections at the bottom - you'll need a set of TWINS valves to go with this in a straight orientation if your pipes come through the floor.
  • Note: You could also use 3 axis corner valves on this (pipes through wall) and the TRV head and lockshield would face away from each other under the towel rail - view this model to see this setup for reference.
• Additionally, we have created a thorough and detailed technical guide on radiator valves, giving even more information and tips.

what is dual fuel and advice on what accessories to purchase if installing as dual fuel

• Dual Fuel means this towel rail can run on two energy supplies — central heating in the winter, and electric in the summer 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.
  
• Buying 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 recommended matching dual fuel accessories section where we have pre-filtered the optimal accessories you need to purchase with this specific rail.
• In essence, you need both a heating element and a set of dual fuel valves:
• heating element: 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 "Wattage of element (if to be installed as dual fuel)".
• Note: 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 not 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.
• dual fuel valve: 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 match (as they are painted using the same paint as the radiators) or the closest complementary 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.
• Note: 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.
• Note: *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.
• That's it — add the rail, heating element and unico valve to your cart, and you have everything needed to install the rail as dual fuel.
• Additionally, we have created a thorough and detailed technical guide on dual fuel towel rails, giving even more information and tips if you decide to go for a standard setup with a T-piece.

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

• Supplied with a 12-year manufacturer’s warranty for long-term reassurance.