Radiant Heating Collection

Radiant heating warms you and the surfaces around you. Not the air. That's why it suits bathrooms so well, where blown hot air vanishes the second someone opens the door. This page covers the radiant range we stock: heated towel ladders, vertical bar rails, a few non-heated ladders for buyers who want the look without the wiring, plus digital timer switches and an underfloor heating thermostat.

If you're after a ceiling unit with a fan and a light built in, that's a different category. Have a look at our 3-in-1 bathroom heaters instead. This page is the quieter approach. Warm towels, gentle background heat, and controls that stop the power running when you don't need it.

What's in the radiant heating range

Most of this collection is Radiant-brand heated towel rails. You'll find round and square ladder rails in a few sizes, vertical bar rails for narrow walls in ensuites or powder rooms, and a small selection of non-heated ladders if you just want the storage. Finishes run from mirror polished chrome to matt black, brushed gold and brushed satin, so they fit in alongside most tapware choices.

The rest of the range is control gear. We stock standard and premium digital timer switches that pair with any heated towel rail, plus a digital thermostat for buyers running an in-slab heating circuit alongside their rail. If you want broader format options, our heated towel rails category has the full picture. Wall-mounted infrared panels aren't part of this collection.

How to size radiant heating for your bathroom

A heated towel rail isn't a primary room heater. It dries towels, takes the chill off, and lifts the surface temperature of the walls and floor nearby. For full room heating in a big space, pair it with a ceiling unit. Below is a rough guide. Actual wattage sits on each product page.

Installation and electrical requirements

Heated towel rails are hardwired, so a licensed electrician handles the install. A few things to check before you order. You'll need a dedicated circuit with RCD protection (a residual current device that cuts power if it senses a fault). Position matters too. AS/NZS 3000 (the Australian wiring rules) sets out bathroom zones around the bath and shower, and your rail must sit in a zone that allows its IP rating. IP44 means the unit is protected against splashes from any direction, which is what you want anywhere within reach of the shower spray. Keep clearances per the product spec, usually 150mm from the floor and clear of any switch.

Timers and thermostats, the bit that controls your bill

A timer is the difference between a warm towel at 7am and a 24/7 power draw you forget about. Every rail in this range can run off a standard wall switch, but a digital timer pays itself back quickly. Set it to fire up an hour before your morning shower and again before the evening one, and the rail only draws power when you'll actually feel it.

The premium timer adds more schedules and a backlit display. Handy for households with mismatched routines. The underfloor heating thermostat sits separately, controlling an in-slab circuit if you've got one going in at the same reno.

Maintenance

Almost none. Wipe the bars down with a soft cloth when you clean the room. No filters, no fan, no moving parts. Check the wall mounts once a year, especially on heavier ladder rails. For finish care, mirror polished and brushed gold like a dry microfibre. Matt black and brushed satin shrug off marks if you avoid abrasive cleaners. That's it.

Why buy radiant heating from Blue Leaf

We stock the Radiant range because it covers the formats most Australian bathrooms actually need, with the timer and thermostat controls to match. Every product page lists wattage, dimensions, finish and IP rating, so your electrician knows what they're working with before delivery. We ship Australia-wide, and the team can talk through which ladder size suits your wall, or whether a vertical bar will do the job in a tight ensuite. No upsell. Just product knowledge from people who deal with this stuff every day.

Related collections

Browse the full heated towel rails category for more brands and formats. Want storage without the wiring? See our non-heated towel rails. For ceiling-mounted heat with a fan and light combined, the 3-in-1 bathroom heaters category covers it. And for instant overhead warmth above the shower, have a look at heat lights.

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