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Home > Electric Heating > Electric Towel Rails > Reina > Reina Vispa Matt Black Electric Heated Towel Rail 510mm x 500mm
Vispa is Reina’s compact slim stainless steel heated towel rail — designer style in stainless steel for any bathroom, with built-in thermostat and IPX4 rating. 510mm high, 500mm wide, delivering 122W (416 BTU). Bathroom-safe at IPX4. Built-in LCD thermostat with weekly programming. 2-year Reina manufacturer guarantee.
The Vispa 510 x 500mm delivers 122W (416 BTU) of focused heat. Heats a small-to-medium bathroom in under 30 minutes from cold, with dry towels ready when you need them.
Premium-grade stainless steel construction resists corrosion in steamy bathroom conditions, with a matt black finish chosen to age well through years of daily wipe-downs.
Built-in dry electric element — no boiler, no pipework. Hardwire to a fused spur and your bathroom has reliable heat year-round, even in summer when central heating is off.
Integrated digital thermostat with daily and weekly scheduling. Pre-warm the bathroom and dry towels on a timer; only draws power when you need heat.
Rated IPX4 for direct bathroom installation. Suitable for bathrooms, en-suites, cloakrooms and shower rooms when installed by a qualified electrician outside Zones 0 and 1.
Every Reina electric towel rail is covered by a 2-year manufacturer guarantee against defects. Installation must be by a qualified electrician via a 230V fused spur.
| Specification | Detail |
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| Product Name | Reina Vispa Matt Black Electric Heated Towel Rail 510mm x 500mm |
| SKU / Model Code | EVSPK |
| GTIN / Barcode | 8800161321295 |
| Manufacturer | Reina Design |
| Range | Reina Vispa |
| Product Type | Designer Electric Heated Towel Rail |
| Style | Ladder Towel Rail |
| Orientation | Vertical |
| Height | 510 mm |
| Width | 500 mm |
| Depth (Wall Projection) | 118 mm |
| Heat Output | 122W (built-in element) |
| BTU Equivalent | 416 BTU |
| Fuel Type | Electric (Dry — no fluid filling required) |
| Element Type | Built-in dry electric element with integrated LCD thermostat |
| Power Supply | 230V AC — 13A fused spur |
| Electrical Class | Class I (Earthed) |
| Colour / Finish | Matt Black |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| IP Rating | IPX4 — bathroom safe |
| Thermostat | Built-in with LCD display — daily & weekly programming |
| WiFi / App Control | Not fitted — on-unit LCD controls only |
| Country of Manufacture | United Kingdom |
| Guarantee | 2 years — Reina manufacturer |
How the formula works: Wattage required = Floor Area (m²) × Heat Rate (W/m²) × Ceiling Factor (height / 2.4m) × Insulation Factor × Glazing Factor × 1.10 safety margin. Industry-standard heat rates: Living Room 100 W/m², Bedroom 80 W/m², Bathroom 110 W/m², Kitchen 70 W/m², Hallway 70 W/m², Home Office 90 W/m², Conservatory 140 W/m². Aligned with BS EN 442 and CIBSE Guide A guidance for UK residential heating.
All Reina electric heated towel rails are hardwired and must be installed by a qualified UK electrician via a 230V/13A switched fused spur. Do not plug into a standard 13A socket — there is no plug fitted and installation by socket is not permitted under UK regulations for permanently wired heating appliances.
Bathroom zones: This model is rated for installation in UK bathroom Zones 2 and 3. It must NOT be installed inside the bath/shower enclosure (Zone 0) or directly above it (Zone 1). Your electrician will confirm the correct position for compliance with BS 7671 (UK wiring regulations).
| Installation Type | Hardwired — must be installed by a qualified electrician |
| Power Supply | 230V AC — connected via 13A switched fused spur |
| Pre-Filling | Not required — dry electric element (no thermal fluid) |
| Mounting | Wall-mounted using supplied brackets and fixings |
| Tools Required | Drill, spirit level, screwdriver, voltage tester (electrician will provide) |
| Compliance | Must be installed in accordance with BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations) |
| Bathroom Zones | Zones 2 & 3 only |
| Fixings Supplied | Yes — wall brackets, fixing screws, wall plugs |
Every Reina Vispa electric model includes a built-in LCD digital thermostat with weekly programmer. There are no separate controls to wire in, no remote-control thermostats to buy, and no smartphone app required — everything is on the unit itself.
| Thermostat Type | Built-in digital LCD with temperature display |
| Temperature Range | 5°C — 35°C in 0.5°C increments |
| Programming | 24-hour daily + 7-day weekly schedules |
| Operating Modes | Comfort · Eco · Frost Protect · Off |
| Frost Protection | Yes — maintains minimum 7°C automatically |
| Open Window Detection | Auto-pause heating if room temperature drops suddenly |
| Child Lock | Yes — prevents accidental setting changes |
| Memory | Settings retained on power loss — no reprogramming needed |
| Element Type | Dry electric — direct body heating, no thermal fluid |
| Element Rating | 122W — sized to match this model |
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| Free Delivery | Free express delivery on all orders over £500 to UK mainland addresses |
| Standard Delivery | Charged on orders under £500 — calculated at checkout |
| Delivery Area | UK mainland only. We do not deliver to Northern Ireland, Scottish Highlands, Channel Islands or overseas |
| Lead Time | 1–2 working days for standard finishes (stocked colours). RAL custom colour orders: 14 working days. Call 01282 429061 to confirm availability |
| Despatch Confirmation | You will receive an email when your order is despatched |
| Delivery Address | We deliver to your registered billing address only |
| Finance Options | Spread the cost with Klarna or Clearpay — available at checkout |
| Transit Damage | Refuse delivery if packaging is damaged. Report any damage on opening within 24 hours by emailing photos to enquiries@plumbxtra.com |
| Returns Window | 14 days from receipt of goods |
| How to Return | Request a returns number in writing before sending items back. Call 01282 429061 or email enquiries@plumbxtra.com |
| Return Postage | Cost of returning goods is borne by the customer. Original delivery charges are non-refundable |
| Restocking Charge | A 25% restocking charge may apply to non-faulty returns |
| Condition of Return | Items must be unused and in original, unopened packaging |
| Refund | Upon receipt and inspection we will issue a full refund, exchange or credit |
| Faulty Items | Sent to manufacturer for testing. If confirmed faulty, 100% of the original product value will be credited |
| Guarantee | This product carries a 2 year Reina manufacturer guarantee against manufacturing defects |
