Which home/office AC (air conditioner) to buy ? - Page 9 - Team-BHP

yogesh · 7th June 2007, 20:10

Has anyone used Daikin A/C here? Any feedbacks on that?

horsepower · 7th June 2007, 21:23

Daiken are considered to be the best a/c you can buy, but they are very expensive. I enquired about 1.8 ton split and it was costing between 60-65k. General comes next in prices and after that Hitachi. These 3 brands are the best available in the market.

namit · 8th June 2007, 01:04

Curious to know if its possible (mean such arrangement is possible) to have a single 1.5 ton split a/c with 2 splits - each in 2 different rooms adjacent to each other ??

I need cooling in both these rooms but very rarely in both simultaneously.

I think this should be a nice brain stormer .........

Jokes apart seriously need to know as i wanna go in for such an arrangement if possible.

Also wats your opinion on Llyods branded a/cs ?

Thanks !!

esteem_lover · 8th June 2007, 01:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by namit

Curious to know if its possible (mean such arrangement is possible) to have a single 1.5 ton split a/c with 2 splits - each in 2 different rooms adjacent to each other ??

I need cooling in both these rooms but very rarely in both simultaneously.

I think this should be a nice brain stormer .........

Jokes apart seriously need to know as i wanna go in for such an arrangement if possible.

Also wats your opinion on Llyods branded a/cs ?

Thanks !!

namit, if you seriously look around in the market, yes that is available probably in 2 tonnes & above. You culod have one outdoor unit & 2 indoor units, please check with your local dealer.

AshOnTheRocks · 8th June 2007, 11:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by namit

Curious to know if its possible (mean such arrangement is possible) to have a single 1.5 ton split a/c with 2 splits - each in 2 different rooms adjacent to each other ??

I need cooling in both these rooms but very rarely in both simultaneously.

I think this should be a nice brain stormer .........

Jokes apart seriously need to know as i wanna go in for such an arrangement if possible.

Also wats your opinion on Llyods branded a/cs ?

Thanks !!

Namit,

Do not know if possible in 1.5 ton (but you can check with Hitachi) but in 2 ton you have this option with Hitachi (I think the model is called "Atom") where there are two split units which can be placed in two different rooms (but cannot be used simultaneously) . Perfect solution to your needs.

Dunno much about Lloyds though..Thought Lloyds (TSB) was a bank

!

vikram18 · 8th June 2007, 12:12

Hey Aditya,
Just one suggestion. Do consider at a slight upsize on the A/c capacity. Unless it's a really small room, don't go for the 0.75 tonner. Basically if you go for a slightly bigger a/c, it will cool your room faster and switch off the compressor, whereas the li'l guy will be chugging away all day/night long. It'll also make a huge difference in summers, so irrespective of the brand you buy, do try and go 1 size up. Cheers.

namit · 8th June 2007, 23:54

Thanks Ash and Esteem Lover !!

I know that its possible with 2 Ton but the voltage supply in Delhi is not enough to run a 2 tonner a/c ... i have heard this from 2 persons known to me who have a 2 ton a/c but unable to run it bcoz of low voltage from electricity board.

Hence keen for this arrangement only on 1.5 ton a/c unit.

I will check in the mkt sometime on Sunday but if anyone is aware please let me know.

Thanks again !!

AshOnTheRocks · 9th June 2007, 11:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by namit

Thanks Ash and Esteem Lover !!

I know that its possible with 2 Ton but the voltage supply in Delhi is not enough to run a 2 tonner a/c ... i have heard this from 2 persons known to me who have a 2 ton a/c but unable to run it bcoz of low voltage from electricity board.

Hence keen for this arrangement only on 1.5 ton a/c unit.

I will check in the mkt sometime on Sunday but if anyone is aware please let me know.

Thanks again !!

Namit,

You go for a good, heavy duty stabalizer to tide over the voltgae fluctuations..This issue will be there with 1.5 ton as well. But if you are able to get 1.5 ton with 2 split units for requirements, great!

esteem_lover · 9th June 2007, 20:32

LG has a dual indoor unit model. There is an old carrier in my office which has 2 compressors in the Outdoor unit & 2 indoor units.

rsjaurr · 11th June 2007, 19:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by AshOnTheRocks

placed an urgent delivery order for Voltas Vertis Plus 1.5 ton window ac with EER rating of 2.6.

Ash how much did u pay for this AC?
Dealer here quoted me 18.5k for same model.

He also told me that voltas ac comes with either hitachi or national compressor.I will prefer with national kit.Is it written on the box or do i have to open the box to know it?

TIA

akshay1234 · 11th June 2007, 21:27

can someone tell me the price of a voltas vertis gold 1.5 ton split ac. ive been quoted around 26k. it seems a bit steep.

AshOnTheRocks · 12th June 2007, 10:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by rsjaurr

Ash how much did u pay for this AC?
Dealer here quoted me 18.5k for same model.

He also told me that voltas ac comes with either hitachi or national compressor.I will prefer with national kit.Is it written on the box or do i have to open the box to know it?

TIA

Hi Doc !

I paid Rs.17K only for the a/c. Because of the steel body & the fact that the compressor was kind of shielded I could not see very properly the compressor make (think Hitachi or Mitsubishi, not sure though)..Since it was the bedroom a/c & the fact that the installers arrived late in the night,I did not pay much attention. .Nothing written on the box though..

extreme_torque · 12th June 2007, 13:27

Guys, is there anyway of knowing if compressor is working fine or not. I have been running the AC in my room at low voltage (180-200) in the night, for sleeping without AC is impossible in delhi now a days and I feel my AC takes more time to cool than it took before, even when the voltage is normal.

gd1418 · 15th June 2007, 17:26

This is the first time I've heard something like this. I've 2 two tonners in my office and they have a transformer of 4.5 KW each. They run purrrrfectly well and cool amazingly though chomp electricity like nobody's business. Both are WWs and nearly 11 years old.

Quote:

Originally Posted by namit

Thanks Ash and Esteem Lover !!

I know that its possible with 2 Ton but the voltage supply in Delhi is not enough to run a 2 tonner a/c ... i have heard this from 2 persons known to me who have a 2 ton a/c but unable to run it bcoz of low voltage from electricity board.

Hence keen for this arrangement only on 1.5 ton a/c unit.

I will check in the mkt sometime on Sunday but if anyone is aware please let me know.

Thanks again !!

shuvc · 15th June 2007, 18:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by AshOnTheRocks

I paid Rs.17K only for the a/c.

Wow .. that is cheap for a 1.5 ! I was checking out LGs and Samsungs. 1ton is around 20K , 1.5 around 23/24.

Are Voltas prices normally lower by that much ?

7th June 2007, 21:23	#122 (permalink)
horsepower BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 256 View My Garage	Daiken are considered to be the best a/c you can buy, but they are very expensive. I enquired about 1.8 ton split and it was costing between 60-65k. General comes next in prices and after that Hitachi. These 3 brands are the best available in the market. Last edited by horsepower : 7th June 2007 at 21:25. Reason: wrong spellings

8th June 2007, 01:04	#123 (permalink)
namit BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 262	1.5 Split a/c with 2 splits in diff rooms ??? Curious to know if its possible (mean such arrangement is possible) to have a single 1.5 ton split a/c with 2 splits - each in 2 different rooms adjacent to each other ?? I need cooling in both these rooms but very rarely in both simultaneously. I think this should be a nice brain stormer ......... Jokes apart seriously need to know as i wanna go in for such an arrangement if possible. Also wats your opinion on Llyods branded a/cs ? Thanks !!

9th June 2007, 20:32	#129 (permalink)
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras Posts: 4,945 View My Garage	LG has a dual indoor unit model. There is an old carrier in my office which has 2 compressors in the Outdoor unit & 2 indoor units. __________________ "can't you hear me? What, do you have bubble gum in your ears ? like Mr.Bean ?" The Bean effect on my 4 year old

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7th June 2007, 20:10	#121 (permalink)
yogesh Newbie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: chennai Posts: 28	Has anyone used Daikin A/C here? Any feedbacks on that?

8th June 2007, 12:12	#126 (permalink)
vikram18 BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: pune Posts: 416 View My Garage	Hey Aditya, Just one suggestion. Do consider at a slight upsize on the A/c capacity. Unless it's a really small room, don't go for the 0.75 tonner. Basically if you go for a slightly bigger a/c, it will cool your room faster and switch off the compressor, whereas the li'l guy will be chugging away all day/night long. It'll also make a huge difference in summers, so irrespective of the brand you buy, do try and go 1 size up. Cheers.

8th June 2007, 23:54	#127 (permalink)
namit BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 262	Thanks Ash and Esteem Lover !! I know that its possible with 2 Ton but the voltage supply in Delhi is not enough to run a 2 tonner a/c ... i have heard this from 2 persons known to me who have a 2 ton a/c but unable to run it bcoz of low voltage from electricity board. Hence keen for this arrangement only on 1.5 ton a/c unit. I will check in the mkt sometime on Sunday but if anyone is aware please let me know. Thanks again !!

11th June 2007, 21:27	#131 (permalink)
akshay1234 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,971 View My Garage	can someone tell me the price of a voltas vertis gold 1.5 ton split ac. ive been quoted around 26k. it seems a bit steep.

12th June 2007, 13:27	#133 (permalink)
extreme_torque Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,239	Guys, is there anyway of knowing if compressor is working fine or not. I have been running the AC in my room at low voltage (180-200) in the night, for sleeping without AC is impossible in delhi now a days and I feel my AC takes more time to cool than it took before, even when the voltage is normal.