What size element could I use ??

[electricalkid]

Got a wall mounted ladder towel rail. According to the instructions I need to buy a 150w heater element - there are loads on e bay - but I see there are also many others compatable in fitment of a higher wattage. Question is it poss to use say a 250 w or a 400w to this towel rail. The size is circa 97cm x 45cm

The towel rail is to be used solely as electric and not dual fuel

 

[ColJack]

if it says 150, then that's what you chould fit..
fitting higher may result in damage to the radiator or even bodily danger when you boil the relatively small amount of water and it explodes from the steam pressure.. ( ok slight exageration.. )

 

[electronicsuk]

if it says 150, then that's what you chould fit..
fitting higher may result in damage to the radiator or even bodily danger when you boil the relatively small amount of water and it explodes from the steam pressure.. ( ok slight exageration.. )

I'd be very surprised if there weren't some sort of thermostat contained within the electric element. However, I do agree that the OP should fit the size recommended by the manufacturer.