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Scudo Strive 1000 x 500mm Anthracite 22mm Heated Towel Rail

Balanced anthracite proportions bring useful warmth to a mid-sized wall.

1000 x 500mm format: Offers practical height and comfortable towel width.

Sixteen grouped bars: Three sections organise towels more clearly.

1339 BTU output: Produces 393W of heat at ΔT50.

Element compatible: Supports a suitable electric heating element.

Availability: 20 in stock

Original price was: £169.00.
Current price is: £92.99.Save £76.01 off RRP

Description

Scudo Strive 1000 x 500mm Anthracite Towel Rail Specs

Product Type Heated towel rail
Brand Scudo
Collection Strive
Finish Anthracite
Height 1000mm
Width 500mm
Radiator Depth 30mm
Maximum Projection 90mm
Number of Bars 16
Bar Arrangement 4 + 6 + 6
Bar Diameter 22mm
Heat Output at ΔT50 (BTU) 1339 BTU
Heat Output at ΔT50 (Watts) 393 watts
Electric Element Installation Compatible Yes
Pipe Centres C1 455mm
Pipe Centres C2 75–90mm
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Tails’ Take: A Softer Dark Finish with Practical Mid-Size Proportions

The Scudo Strive 1000 x 500mm Anthracite Heated Towel Rail offers a dark, contemporary alternative to bright chrome without creating the same sharp contrast as matt black. Its sixteen 22mm bars are divided into three groups, providing useful openings for positioning towels at different levels across a balanced 1000 x 500mm frame. The anthracite finish works particularly well with grey tiles, concrete effects and darker furniture, while the 1339 BTU output at ΔT50 should be checked against the bathroom’s calculated heating requirement.

Would Anthracite Work Better Than Black or Chrome in Your Bathroom?

Compare the finish with surrounding surfaces and confirm the heat output, pipe centres and available wall area before installation.

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Who Should Buy

Bathrooms Using Grey or Concrete-Effect Surfaces

The anthracite finish can blend naturally with charcoal tiles, grey furniture and industrial-style wall finishes.

Layouts Wanting Balanced Height and Width

The 1000 x 500mm format provides useful towel capacity without becoming as tall or as broad as larger Strive models.

Heating Plans Allowing an Electric Element

Element compatibility gives the installer another option when planning how the rail will operate within the bathroom heating system.

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Who Shouldn’t Buy

Schemes Requiring an Exact Matt Black Match

Anthracite is a dark grey finish rather than pure black and may not match black taps, profiles or accessories exactly.

Pipework Unable to Suit the Required Centres

The plumbing arrangement must accommodate the 455mm C1 measurement and the stated 75–90mm C2 range.

Rooms Needing More Than 1339 BTU at ΔT50

A higher-output radiator or an additional heat source may be necessary where the calculated room heat loss exceeds this figure.

Finish Choice, Connection Width and Heat Output of the Anthracite Strive

How does anthracite differ visually from matt black?

Anthracite appears as a deep charcoal grey rather than a completely black finish. It can look softer beside white sanitaryware and may coordinate more naturally with grey stone, concrete-effect tiles or graphite furniture. Where an exact match with black brassware is important, compare the finishes directly rather than assuming they will appear identical.

Why are the C1 pipe centres 455mm on a 500mm-wide rail?

The 500mm measurement describes the rail’s overall external width, while the 455mm C1 figure relates to the connection positions. The remaining width accounts for the side rails and the placement of the plumbing points within the frame. Existing pipes should therefore be checked against the 455mm centres rather than positioned from the outer edges alone.

What does the 393-watt output at ΔT50 indicate?

The 393-watt figure is the rail’s stated heat output under ΔT50 test conditions and is equivalent to 1339 BTU. It provides a standard basis for comparing this model with other radiators, but it does not confirm suitability for every bathroom. The required output should be established through a room heat-loss calculation considering room size, insulation, windows and external walls.

Additional information

Brand Scudo Bathrooms