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product_id: 48296957
title: "250W Watt RICA TYPE 2597 for Heated Towel Rails & Radiators …"
brand: "electric heating elements"
price: "₨1729"
currency: SCR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Electric Heating Elements"
url: https://www.desertcart.sc/products/48296957-250w-watt-rica-type-2597-for-heated-towel-rails-radiators
store_origin: SC
region: Seychelles
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# 250W Power Output 335mm Probe Length 1m Cable Length 250W Watt RICA TYPE 2597 for Heated Towel Rails & Radiators …

**Brand:** electric heating elements
**Price:** ₨1729
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔥 Elevate your bathroom comfort with power and precision ⚡

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 250W Watt RICA TYPE 2597 for Heated Towel Rails & Radiators … by electric heating elements
- **How much does it cost?** ₨1729 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sc](https://www.desertcart.sc/products/48296957-250w-watt-rica-type-2597-for-heated-towel-rails-radiators)

## Best For

- electric heating elements enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted electric heating elements brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Safety First:** Compatible with 3-bar safety valve to control water pressure and protect your system.
- • **Trusted Performance:** 250W power delivers consistent, efficient heating for cozy bathrooms.
- • **Precision Engineering:** Robust steel construction with IP55 rating ensures durability and safety.
- • **Plug & Play Convenience:** 1-meter cable and clear installation guide for quick, professional setup.
- • **Effortless Warmth Upgrade:** Convert your towel rail to standalone electric or dual-fuel with ease.

## Overview

The 250W RICA TYPE 2597 electric heating element is a premium steel component designed for heated towel rails and radiators. With a 335mm probe and 1-meter cable, it supports standalone electric or dual-fuel systems, boasting an IP55 rating for water resistance and a 1-year guarantee. Ideal for professionals seeking reliable, efficient heating upgrades with safety and durability in mind.

## Description

Our electric elements are one of the best on the market, Ideal for converting heated towel rails to stand alone mains electric or duel-fuel systems. This element must be fitted to fused spur by a qualified electrician.Product Description RICA TYPE 2597 Material:Steel IP55 Rated Guarantee: 1 Years BS EN 442 Ideal for converting heated towel rails to stand alone mains electric or duel-fuel systems Installation instructions included 3 Bar safety valve is a useful additional purchase to control water pressure This element can be installed in 2 different ways As stand alone electric when purchased with a towel rail which is then filled with solution. As dual fuel when purchased with a suitable dual fuel valve kit & towel rail.Single Heat Elements Available From NWT Direct 150Watt 250Watt 300Watt 400Watt 600Watt Please Note: - Please do not compare this product with cheap imports, which will be aesthetically less appealing, manufactured with inferior materials and have a poor finish. For further information do not hesitate to contact us and one of our technical team will be happy to help!

Review: Helped to replace a broken element in a bathroom heater - Helped to replace a broken element in a bathroom heater. Does the job perfectly. Packaged well.
Review: Hot Stuff - Cant fault this item, used it to replace a faulty unit and it was swapped over and working in ten minutes. Full instructions are provided for use along with a pressure release for the top of the radiator. It does what it said in the description really ;-)

## Features

- Watts: 250W RICA TYPE 2597
- Voltage: 220-240
- Socket Width: 1/2" BSP
- Length of Probe: 335mm (socket base to tip)
- Length of Cable: 1.0 Metre

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B004AVMRZQ |
| Best Sellers Rank | 276,668 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) 157 in Towel Warmers |
| Brand | Electric Heating Elements |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (32) |
| Date First Available | 5 Nov. 2010 |
| Material | Steel |
| Power / Wattage | 250 watts |

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can this be rewired or is the cable moulded on?**
A: Cable is attached permanently and you will not be able to re wire the cable. It has 1.5 mt cable attached

**Q: does the element have a cable length of 1.5mts**
A: Yes it does

**Q: Does it require the radiator to be filled with water or something else to work?**
A: The element needs to be fitted  into a purpose towel rail, or radiator filled with water.

**Q: Does the element have an inbuilt thermostat ?**
A: No we don't think so

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Helped to replace a broken element in a bathroom heater
*by S***T on 27 January 2026*

Helped to replace a broken element in a bathroom heater. Does the job perfectly. Packaged well.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hot Stuff
*by G***S on 25 January 2012*

Cant fault this item, used it to replace a faulty unit and it was swapped over and working in ten minutes. Full instructions are provided for use along with a pressure release for the top of the radiator. It does what it said in the description really ;-)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good product.
*by A***N on 28 May 2018*

Easy to fit replacement

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*Product available on Desertcart Seychelles*
*Store origin: SC*
*Last updated: 2026-02-19*