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Comparisons 03/11/2026 INVENTĀRS
Electric or hydronic towel rail
This is not “which looks nicer”, but “what energy source and connection you have”. Main guide: how to choose a towel rail. Comparison table HydronicElectric EnergyHeating heat carrierElectricity SeasonMainly heating seasonYear-round MountingConnection to the circuit + valvesSafe socket / fixed connection in a wet zone WhenRenovation with heating outletsNo convenient heating line; need it in summer Hydronic — when it is logical If the bathroom already has (or will have) a heating connection, a hydronic model is a natural choice: heat “comes with” the system. Range examples (..
Buying advice 03/11/2026 INVENTĀRS
How to choose a radiator
A radiator is a heat “window” in the room: through it heating water gives heat to the air. If you choose only by the “nicest white rectangle” or the longest mm, you risk a cold room or a unit that does not fit the niche. This guide teaches how to choose a radiator step by step — then look at concrete models in the inventars.lv range. Heating map overall: heating and hot water. Besides the radiator you often also need valves and sometimes a circulation pump. Start with three questions How large is the room and how well does it hold heat? A corner room with large windows “eats” more heat ..
Comparisons 03/11/2026 INVENTĀRS
Panel or sectional radiator
“Panel or sections?” is not a taste question — it is about mounting, output and the system. Both can be good; mixing requirements is bad. Main guide: how to choose a radiator. Short comparison Panel (C11/C22)Sectional Looks likeOne “box” with fixed lengthAssembleable sections OutputFrom type + size (C22 > C11 at same footprint)From section count and model MountingTypical hydronic replacementOften different connection/kit ExamplesPurmo C11 500×500, C11 500×400, C11 500×600, IMAS C22 500×500Fondital Simun 4 sections WhenStandard renovation, under-window nicheWhen project/old system ..
Buying advice 03/11/2026 INVENTĀRS
Radiator valves — what to choose
Radiator valves are how the radiator “listens” to the room. Without a valve and thermostatic head you only regulate heat via the boiler/whole system — less comfortable and often costlier. This guide teaches choosing valves by connection and job. Radiator: how to choose a radiator. Thermostat logic: what a thermostatic valve means. What is in the kit Thermostatic valve — mechanism that closes/opens flow. Thermostatic head / sensor — the “head” that feels room temperature and drives the valve. Return / shut-off valve — lets you isolate the radiator for service and balance. Often you ..
Guides 03/11/2026 INVENTĀRS
What a thermostatic valve means
A thermostatic valve on a radiator is the mechanism that changes heat-carrier flow. The thermostatic head (sensor) feels air temperature and “tells” the valve to close when the room is warm enough, or open when it cools. Together they keep comfort without a constant “hand on the boiler”. How it works simply You set the desired level on the head (often numbers 1–5, not °C immediately). When the room warms, the head element expands and presses the valve — flow decreases. When it cools — the opposite: the valve opens, the radiator gets warmer. This is not a room thermostat for the whol..
Buying advice 03/11/2026 INVENTĀRS
How to choose a towel rail
A towel rail in the bathroom does two things: dries towels and adds local comfort heat. If you choose only by the “nicest chrome”, you risk a hydronic model with no heating connection — or electric where there is no safe socket. This guide organises towel rail choice. Comparison: electric or hydronic. Heating map: heating and hot water. Step 1 — hydronic or electric Hydronic (from heating)Electric WhenThere is a heating circuit / renovation with a connectionNo convenient heating line; need it in summer too PlusHeat “from the system”Independent of heating season MinusSeasonal; needs..
Buying advice 03/11/2026 INVENTĀRS
How to choose a water heater (boiler)
A water heater (boiler) supplies hot water locally. Choice starts with capacity and mounting place, not Wi-Fi. Category: Water heaters. Comparison: storage or instantaneous. Parameters: power and capacity. Installation: how to install. Capacity — landmarks CapacityTypical useExample 10–15 LOne sink, office, guest WCHaier 10 L above, 10 L under, 15 L above, 15 L under 30–50 LSmall flat / thrifty showerA3 30, A3 50, VH3W 30 Wi-Fi 80–100 LFamily, several pointsA3 80, A3 100 Above or under the sink Above — often easier service access. Under — hidden in a cupboard, but you need s..
Comparisons 03/11/2026 INVENTĀRS
Storage or instantaneous water heater
This is not “which is more modern”, but “what connection and habit you have”. Basics: how to choose a water heater. Comparison StorageInstantaneous How it worksHeats a tankHeats the flow “now” Examples10 L, A3 30, A3 50, A3 80EIL 6 Plus PlusReserve for a shower; simpler “classic” logicLess space; no wait to heat a tank MinusSpace + waiting + standby lossesDepends on power/pressure; electrical demands When storage When you need reserve, several points or a stable shower without a “power lottery”. See the litre table in the main guide. When instantaneous When there is no ..
Guides 03/11/2026 INVENTĀRS
What water heater power and capacity mean
Capacity (L) — how many litres in reserve. Power (kW) — how fast the element heats. They are not interchangeable. 10 L (Haier 10 L) will heat faster than 80 L (A3 80) with a similar element, but there is no reserve. 30–50 L zone: A3 30, A3 50. For instantaneous EIL 6 Plus — no capacity; there is power and flow. If the electrics “cannot pull”, water is warmer at lower flow. What not to confuse “Higher power” ≠ “more shower reserve” (that is capacity). “Bigger capacity” ≠ “hot immediately” (that is power + time). guide · storage vs instantaneous · Water heaters.
How-to 03/11/2026 INVENTĀRS
How to install a water heater
Installation depends on the model (10 L, 10 L under, 30 L, 50 L). This page is a safety sequence, not a universal scheme for every brand. Choice: guide. Before drilling Read the manufacturer instructions (above/under, vertical, minimum clearances). Check the load-bearing wall and service space. Prepare a safety valve — e.g. Remer 1/2″, Haier 8 bar — per the card. Water and electrics Water: valve in the correct place per the diagram; seals — seals. Electrics: separate circuit/protection by power — often a pro. Before switching on — fill with water (a dry element burns). Check..