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Scudo Strive 800 x 500mm Matt Black 22mm Heated Towel Rail

Compact black heating brings useful towel space to a smaller wall.

800 x 500mm size: Balances practical width with a lower overall height.

Fourteen rounded bars: Two groups create clearer spaces for hanging towels.

1201 BTU output: Produces 352W of heat at ΔT50.

Element compatible: Supports a suitable electric heating element.

Availability: 20 in stock

Original price was: £142.00.
Current price is: £81.99.Save £60.01 off RRP

Description

Scudo Strive 800 x 500mm Black Towel Rail Specs

Product Type Heated towel rail
Brand Scudo
Collection Strive
Height 800mm
Width 500mm
Radiator Depth 30mm
Maximum Projection 90mm
Finish Matt black
Number of Bars 14
Bar Arrangement 4 + 10
Bar Diameter 22mm
Heat Output at ΔT50 (BTU) 1201 BTU
Heat Output at ΔT50 (Watts) 352 watts
Pipe Centres C1 455mm
Pipe Centres C2 75–90mm
Electric Element Compatible Yes
Electric Element Included No
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Tails’ Take: Give Towels a Proper Home Without Crowding the Wall

The Scudo Strive 800 x 500mm Matt Black 22mm Heated Towel Rail combines a compact 500mm width with two distinct groups of round bars, giving towels clearer hanging areas while adding a strong dark accent to the bathroom. Its 1201 BTU output brings useful warmth, and compatibility with an electric element gives you added flexibility when planning how the rail will be used.

Would the Scudo Strive Work in Your Bathroom?

Check the available wall area, required heat output and pipe positions before choosing this compact towel rail.


Who Should Buy

Bathrooms Coordinating Matt Black Fittings

The dark finish can tie the towel rail into black taps, shower profiles and furniture handles for a more joined-up scheme.

Households Wanting Defined Towel-Hanging Zones

The 4 + 10 grouped-bar layout creates visible breaks between sections, making it easier to spread towels across the rail.

Layouts Protecting Space on a Narrower Wall

At 500mm wide with a maximum projection of 90mm, the Strive offers towel-hanging space without requiring an especially broad wall.

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Who Shouldn’t Buy

Rooms Requiring More Than 1201 BTU at ΔT50

The rail’s heat output must be compared with the bathroom’s calculated requirement rather than assumed to heat every room adequately.

Installations Unable to Match the Pipe Centres

Existing or planned pipework must work with the confirmed 455mm C1 and 75–90mm C2 measurements.

Customers Expecting an Electric Element in the Box

The towel rail is compatible with an electric element, but the element itself is not included and must be chosen separately.

Planning the Scudo Strive Towel Rail Installation

What does the 4 + 10 bar arrangement mean on this Strive rail?

The rail has 14 horizontal bars divided into one group of four and another group of ten. This grouped layout creates a clearer opening between sections rather than placing every bar at an uninterrupted spacing. That break can make it easier to place towels across different parts of the 800mm-high rail while giving the design a more structured appearance.

Which pipe-centre measurements should be checked before fitting?

The confirmed C1 pipe-centre measurement is 455mm, while C2 is stated as 75–90mm. These figures should be compared with the intended valve and pipe positions before installation begins, particularly when replacing an existing radiator. The rail is 500mm wide and projects by up to 90mm, so nearby furniture, doors and sanitaryware should also be considered when choosing its position.

Can an electric element be added to this towel rail?

Yes, the Scudo Strive is confirmed as compatible with an electric element, although no element is included with the rail. A suitable element must be selected separately and matched to the intended installation. Its listed central-heating output is 1201 BTU or 352 watts at ΔT50, but the correct setup and element choice should be established around the bathroom’s heating requirements.

Additional information

Brand Scudo Bathrooms