Why Jeeves

Over the years we have built a now well established reputation for unsurpassed quality and service. Our heated towel rails are consistently handcrafted to an exacting standard, and not a price. Our success is based on this philosophy and is reinforced by satisfied customers who remain loyal to our brand. To the envy of our import orientated competitors, Jeeves is the undisputed market leader of South African manufactured heated towel rails with an extensive export programme ranging across six continents.

AUTOMATED

Thankfully, our heated towel rails do not rely on constant user input to regulate heat levels and energy consumption via external switches. Instead, the controlling switches on our user-friendly products are built-in and operate automatically. In fact, our heated towel rails are so well designed and efficient you can leave them on permanently for an uninterrupted supply of warm, dry towels. You don’t have to fret about electricity consumption either as monthly running costs range from only R8 (Classic H 460mm x 400mm) to a little over R45 for our largest unit (Classic D 1340mm x 620mm)* when left on 24 hrs/day/month.  Of course, our products are easily switched on and off using a regular switch located outside the bathroom (as per bathroom light). *Calculated at the 2011/2012 average Eskom electricity price of 51.68c/kWh.

AUTOMATIC HEATING TECHNOLOGY (AHT)

Automatic Heating Technology (AHT) is an intelligent, convenient and energy efficient method of heating towel rails.  Unique to Jeeves, AHT is the only heating technology featuring a thermostat; a device that automatically responds to temperature changes and activates internal switches controlling the heated towel rail. The benefit is two-fold; optimum operating temperatures and the lowest electricity consumption are achieved without any input from the homeowner. You can therefore experience the sheer luxury of a heated towel rail without having to constantly concern yourself with manual temperature controls or complex digital timers.

Safe Heat Levels
AHT heating elements are fitted with a unique self-regulating thermostat and thermal security fuse. The thermostat automatically achieves and controls the optimum operating temperature of the heated towel rail, while the security fuse acts as an additional safeguard against overheating. Further, internal fluid circulation is a distinct advantage of the Jeeves range - heat is redistributed along the entire towel rail to ensure that no dangerous ultra hot spots develop beneath towels.

Reduced Electricity Consumption

Thermostatically controlled heating elements make Jeeves heated towel rails the most energy efficient on the market.  Despite delivering warm dry towels around the clock, our towel rails do not draw power on a constant basis, but rather in cycles. This cyclical consumption practice results in impressive energy savings. An average sized premium heated towel rail, the Classic E 520mm x 790mm with 12 bars, will cost less than R25 per month to run when left on for 24hrs/day/month.*

*Calculated at the 2011/2012 average Eskom electricity price of 51.68c/kWh.

ADDITIONAL ADVANTAGES OF JEEVES AHT

  • Jeeves rails are easily switched on and off using a regular switch located outside the bathroom (as per bathroom light).
  • Improved reliability due to the absence of problematic external switches.
  • No possibility of children, guests or cleaners altering optimum operating temperatures.
  • Completely silent operation
  • Maintenance free, 100% serviceable
  • User-friendly, fit and forget!
  • Market leading guarantee
  • Made in South Africa

HYDRONIC HEATING | SOLAR INTEGRATED OPTION FOR ZERO RUNNING COSTS

Our hydronic heated towel rails have been used extensively on central heating systems in the UK and Europe for over a decade. Hydronic units do away with electrical heating elements as they are designed to operate as part of a recirculating hot water system.  A simple circulation pump (not supplied by Jeeves) can be used to circulate hot water from the geyser or solar storage tank to the heated towel rails before re-entering the geyser or solar storage tank, to be recirculated. Hot water passes through all horizontal and vertical tubes providing warmth for effective towel drying. Solar generated hot water together with a wholly solar powered circulation pump (not supplied by Jeeves) allows for grid-fed electricity free heated towel rails! Hydronic units are supplied with a pair of regulating valves to facilitate the connection between the chased pipe work and the heated towel rail.

25 YEAR LIFETIME GUARANTEE

Jeeves is a trusted brand representing style, quality and performance. Our confidence in our sturdily constructed Electric and Hydronic towel rails is such that we offer a market leading 25 year lifetime guarantee against material or manufacturing defects on products sold within South Africa.  Replaceable heating elements (electric units) and regulating valves (hydronic units) are covered by a five year guarantee. A significant advantage of the Jeeves range is the replaceable thermostatic heating element, which can be replaced on-site avoiding the need to repurchase or retile over obsolete fixing points. The cost of a replaceable heating element is R380 incl. VAT (excluding postage).  Please click here to view our guarantee certificate for terms and conditions.

HAND POLISHED 304 STAINLESS STEEL

Jeeves heated towel rails are individually handcrafted from the finest grade 304 stainless steel and have been designed for maintenance free use. Stainless steel by its very nature will not rust, flake or corrode and small marks or scratches can be polished out. Stainless steel is also easy to clean and totally hygienic with no known health risks.

WORLD RENOWNED

Our extensive export program has seen the locally manufactured Jeeves range become sought-after in prominent  foreign markets which include the United Kingdom, United States, Europe, South America, Australasia, Indian Ocean islands and the Mediterranean countries. Jeeves heated towel rails have therefore been tested and accredited to a host of National and International safety standards including; SABS, EN 442, SANS IEC 60335-1, SANS IEC 60335-2-43, CE, UL & CUL, SGS CEBEC, AS/NZS 3350.2.43 and NF.

ENVIRONMENT

Jeeves heated towel rails are manufactured with the environment in mind. In addition to impressive energy savings from AHT and Hydronic Heating, our rails are manufactured from locally sourced stainless steel which is 100% recyclable. We recycle manufacturing materials wherever possible and are proud to be a member of the Green Building Council of South Africa.

ALL BATHROOM ZONES

An IPX5 rating on all Jeeves heated towel rails allows for safe installation in Zones 1, 2 and 3. This includes the area above the bath.

INSTALLATION

With the options of freestanding, wall, floor and glass mounting, a Jeeves heated towel rail can be accommodated in almost any position in the bathroom. All models come standard with concealed wiring on either the left- or right-hand side, but can easily be adapted to allow for visible wiring if required. Due to the thermal circulation principle, rails must be mounted with the wiring at the bottom.