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BHPian ![]() Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ludhiana
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| ![]() Got a sharp 1.1 ton invertor ac fitted in my 13*13 room in Ludhiana. There is a room built over my room and the window too is not exposed to sunlight , therefore the choice to go for the 1.1 invertor. IMO the invertor ac would be more effective both cooling and running cost wise as it would just consume around 1 unit per hour as running load compared to the 1.7 units a 1.5 tonner would consume. Rest I will keep the forum posted. But the built quality and overall experience of buying a sharp ac was wonderful. These guys even provide gloves for the installation guys to wear so that your walls and ac do not get dirty. Cool haaan. Will post photographs by tomorrow. Oh yeah, the whole deal set me back by 37 grands. Including installation and stabiliser worth 1500. Howzzat!! |
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Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Delhi
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BHPian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ahmedabad
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| ![]() Narrowing down to Window AC 2.0 Ton for living room - expected running is 5-6 hours for 4-5 months in a year. Split AC is ruled out for possibilities of residence shifting. Short-listed options: 1. O'General - 2-star - Rs. 36500/- 2. Hitachi - 2-star / 3-star - Rs. 30,500/- / Rs. 35,000/- Inclined towards Hitachi at the moment. Any recommendations regarding the brand (reliability is among the top priorities) and prices? And planning not to buy a stabilizer? Is it really warranted? Quote:
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I wish some manufacture would give such material for home ACs instead of numerous silly features? Last edited by RadiantKarma : 21st April 2013 at 16:20. | ||
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Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Delhi
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As for the voltage protection, brown outs and time delay protection, you could take a look at this: http://www.flipkart.com/sollatek-a-c...tabilizer_1_uc | |
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Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() I am quite happy with my 1.5T Hitachi 5 star window AC, Summer TM RAT518ESD, that I bought last June for 33K. Their 2T unit is a 3 star one (RAST322ESD) and should be good for you. Don't go for the Kaze model of Hitachi, which although cheaper, is also lower on quality and comes with aluminum inside. OE General's Window AC's quality has deteriorated over the years and is not the same it was 5 years back. And yes, the Hitachi has a time delay, but I have also installed a stabilizer due to UP's voltage scenario. Last edited by dkaile : 22nd April 2013 at 09:43. |
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Also have to set time (press SET button in flip window) or else remote will not function. I'll recommend HITACHI above any other brand for A/C. In fact I bought another one (34K) for my Delhi house (Vijay Sales) last week. For DELHI/NOIDA section I suggest that you buy a stabilizer. Hitachi should offer you same with A/C for about 2500-3000 rupees. I recommend you haggle a bit and will get better price, I paid 34K for 36500 machine. Raab rakha. Last edited by ariesonu : 22nd April 2013 at 11:00. Reason: Double posts | |
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BHPian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ahmedabad
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1. Summer QC 3-star RAV322HSD: Rs. 35,000/- 2. Twin Motor (Summer TM) 2-star RAT222HSD: Rs. 36,200/- (prices nearly final post-haggling) Twin motor technology is supposedly superior. But for a user, the first option is cheaper, is one-star higher rated (energy saving of 150 W) and both have same cooling capacity. What is the benefit of the 2nd option for a user? Does it offer greater ruggedness with improved quality of material and / or thicker copper coils? Will greatly appreciate feedback as planning to finalize in a day or at most two. P.S.: No other models/variants/star rating ACs available in 2.0 ton Hitachi - checked the website also. Last edited by RadiantKarma : 22nd April 2013 at 14:31. | ||
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Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() Summer TM is a more efficient model than Summer QC though the margin is negligible. I would suggest you go with the higher model as the difference is quite low. But I think you are getting a higher quote by at least 2K on both. Go through 2-3 authorised dealers rather than big malls; you will get better rates. |
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BHPian ![]() Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: BLR
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| ![]() Need help from the cooling gurus here. One of the bedrooms (10 X 11.5 - top floor of a 17 storey high building in Gurgaon) in my rented flat is terribly planned. No split AC duct and the window is so small that even the thinnest 0.75 window AC will not fit in. Making an AC duct by modification is not an option. I am thinking of the following. Remove the glass of one of the window panes, cover it up with ply and leave a small gap for the duct. Is this a workable solution ? |
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BHPian ![]() Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Delhi
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BHPian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ahmedabad
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Regarding the price, I'm in touch with multiple dealers in Noida - nobody willing to come below the specified numbers. MRP for the 3-star QC is 37900/- and for the 2-star TM is 39000/-. Thanks again! | |
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Senior - BHPian ![]() Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Delhi - Kochi
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| ![]() I am using Hitachi Summer QC 1.5 RAV518ESD for last one year and extremely happy about the performance. In Delhi's harsh weather, my room on top 4th floor is cooling fast and silently. With 5 Star rating energy bill is not burning my pocket like my neighbor who is in a 3 star setup from Voltas. Hitachi Window Air Conditioner Power Consumption Chart ![]() Cheers! |
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BHPian ![]() Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: CBE-BLR-MAS
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Sai. Last edited by Rehaan : 13th March 2020 at 11:23. Reason: Old post, but editing it to fix a small problem with mobile page formatting :) | |
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Senior - BHPian ![]() Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gurugram
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| ![]() Let me answer the Al v Cu story. Al condensers and evaporators are found in the lower end ACs and are far more prone to corrosion and subsequent failure than Copper. So the choice is very clear. As for 3* v 5* depends on how long you plant to keep the unit. If you are looking at 7 years plus then prefer the brand over the rating. |
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Though HITACHI is best option but if you prefer Panasonic then go for split version called CUBE. Its 5 star and was bought by a close family friend for 18K (Not sure of tonnage) last year. The cooling was wonderful. Frankly I am not much into their technicalities but can personally vouch for this particular model of Panasonic. Raab rakha. Last edited by ariesonu : 22nd April 2013 at 14:50. | |
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