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Cape Model 2332 12 Straight Bar Hardwired Heated Towel Rack

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Cape Model 2332 12 Straight Bar Hardwired Heated Towel Rack

Name: Cape Model 2332 12 Straight Bar Hardwired Heated Towel Rack
SKU: Cape2332.1
Price: 800.00 USD
Availability: InStock

US$800.00

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SKU: Cape2332.1

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Width (in)	HEIGHT (in)	DEPTH (in)	BARS	TOWELS
23.875	31.5	4.625	12	2

WATTS	AMPS	BTUS	VOLTS	Electrical Connection
150	1.25	751	120	Plug-in/Hardwire Combo

Heating time without a towel:

10 - 15 Minutes

There are a variety of factors that determine heating times, including towel thickness, ambient temperature, and rack output. Learn more about heating times here.

South African Cable-Heated

Straightforward ladder-style warmth with a simple ownership story.

Cape is built for buyers who want the comfort of a heated towel rack without getting pulled into a more complicated product decision. It keeps the visual language familiar and the everyday use straightforward.

Heat-Up

Cable-heated construction gives the rack a quicker, more direct warm-up feel in everyday use.

Installation

Cape keeps the installation story relatively simple and includes an integrated on/off switch on the rack.

Best Fit

A good choice when you want dependable towel warming in a familiar ladder-style form.

Collection Snapshot

Simple, practical, and easy to place

Cape is strongest when the goal is to bring warmth and drying performance into the bathroom without overcomplicating the choice. It feels approachable and easy to understand.

Design-led towel warming for real bathrooms.

Cape towel warmer wet-area application image

Wet-Rated Upgrade

Cape coverage for wet-area bath layouts

The Cape Wet-Rated Upgrade Kit extends compatible Cape towel warmers into wet-location installations, including spaces above a bathtub, inside a shower area, or in a wet room.

It gives Cape projects a cleaner option when the towel warmer belongs closer to the bathing zone and the installation needs the added protection of a wet-rated accessory kit.

Wet-Area Use

Supports Cape installations in moisture-exposed areas where a standard dry-location setup is not the right fit.

Cape Fit

Made specifically for Cape towel warmers, with the parts needed for that collection's wet-location accessory setup.

Professional Install

Wet-location installations require proper electrical placement and should be completed by a qualified electrician.

Cape Wet-Rated Kit

The accessory that brings Cape into wet rooms

The kit includes the wet-rated cover plate, grommet and gasket, decorative wire cover, and hardware for compatible Cape installations.

View Cape Wet-Rated Upgrade Kit

Wet-area support for Cape.

Product Information

Technical Specifications

Dimensions & Capacity

Overall Width: 23.875 in
Overall Height: 31.5 in
Overall Depth: 4.625 in
Number of Bars: 12
Towel Capacity: 2

Product Details

Made In: South Africa
Certified: cULus Listed

Electrical Range

Wattage: 150 W
Amperage: 1.25 A
Voltage: 120 V
BTU Output: 751 BTU
Surface Temperature Range: 120 - 150 F

Installation & Warranty

Mounting Type: Wall Mount
Installation Type: Plug-in/Hardwire Combo
Heat Up Time: 10 - 15
Warranty: 3 years

Cape includes an illuminated on/off switch. Add a wall control only when you want scheduling or smart operation.

Included with this rack Illuminated on/off switch built into the rack

Support

Double Gang Plate for Cape, Jeeves & Radiant

Finishes a shared two-gang wall opening when the rack connection and wall control are installed side by side.

SKU: AJ-DGP

US$30.00

Controller

24 hr / 7 day timer - Hardwired

Programs recurring daily and weekly operating times for a hardwired towel warmer.

SKU: ATW-T24

US$90.00

Controller

Smart Switch - Wifi enabled - White

Adds app-based on/off control and scheduling to a compatible hardwired installation.

SKU: ATW-SS

US$120.00

Controller

Countdown Timer

Runs the towel warmer for a selected interval, then turns it off automatically.

SKU: ATW-CDT

US$90.00

Technical Drawings & Sizes

Product dimensions, mounting details, and model-specific reference information.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is plug-in or hardwired better?

Neither is universally better. Plug-in can be easier for retrofit projects, guest baths, and finished spaces where opening the wall is not ideal. Hardwired often offers a cleaner built-in look and is frequently preferred in remodels and new construction.

The right choice depends on the room, the stage of the project, and how integrated you want the final installation to feel. For the full tradeoff, see Plug-In vs Hardwired Heated Towel Racks.

Do I need an electrician to install a heated towel rack?

A licensed electrician is strongly recommended for hardwired installations, new electrical work, wet-area placement, controllers, or any uncertainty about code and placement. Even when a model offers a simpler installation option, professional guidance is worthwhile if there is any doubt about the room conditions or electrical requirements.

For safety and planning details, see Are Heated Towel Racks Safe? and Plug-In vs Hardwired Heated Towel Racks.

How high should a heated towel rack be mounted on the wall?

There is not one universal mounting height that fits every bathroom. The right location depends on who will use the rack, how easily towels should be reached, the room layout, and the electrical planning behind the wall.

Accessibility needs and local code requirements both matter here. Junction box rules, clearance requirements, and other installation details can vary by jurisdiction, so local electrical and building code always supersede any general guidance. When there is any doubt, the safest approach is to confirm the planned height with a qualified local electrician, installer, or code authority. For related installation context, see Are Heated Towel Racks Safe?.

What is a plug-in/hardwire combo towel warmer?

A plug-in/hardwire combo towel warmer gives you two installation options with the same unit. It can plug into a standard outlet with a visible cord, or it can be hardwired so the electrical connection is concealed in the wall.

This makes the same rack useful in different bathroom situations. Plug-in installation is often helpful when the bathroom is already finished or when opening the wall is not ideal. Hardwired installation creates a cleaner built-in look when electrical work is part of a remodel or new construction.

Cape and Radiant are the clearest Amba examples of this flexibility. Radiant plug-in/hardwire combo towel warmers use a 60 inch plug-in cord. For a fuller comparison, see Plug-In vs Hardwired Heated Towel Racks.

Which collections can be rotated 180 degrees without affecting function?

Quadro, Sirio, Antus, Vega, Radiant, Cape, and Swivel can be installed rotated 180 degrees without affecting function. Rotation can help when the room needs the electrical connection at the top left.

Jeeves and Traditional use liquid-filled heating systems and must stay in their intended orientation. For those collections, use the product drawing and installation instructions for final placement.

What is the difference between Jeeves and Cape?

Jeeves is a classic round-bar collection with a wide range of sizes and finishes. It uses liquid-filled heating and is often selected for permanent bathroom installations.

Cape is a cable-heated collection with quick warm-up and plug-in/hardwire combo installation. The same stocked Cape model can be installed either as plug-in or hardwired, depending on the room and electrical plan.

Both collections can support wet-area installations when the correct wet-rated kit is used. For the full side-by-side comparison, see Jeeves vs Cape Heated Towel Racks.