R22 (old gas if you are referring to) pipings and R410a/R32 pipings are different thickness. The former being thinner in terms of thickness. Both R410a and R32 gas are high pressure gas, the thinner pipings may not be able to withstand the pressure.

For those looking for neat casing and piping options, I've attached a link here for the product. I've been using this brand for the past 15 years and no deterioration on the quality over the years. Concealed pipes which were previously used for my one of my old R22 General brand air conditioner were reused for R410A Panasonic. Proper purging using Nitrogen was done by the technicians here. So far no issues. R32 Panasonic will be taking over my R410A Panasonic's place next week.

Inaba Denko

This post has been edited by aurion: May 9 2018, 08:10 PM

I guess the newer Panasonic Sky & Aero Series have this function. They have been promoting their radiant / shower / direct cooling airflow alot lately

Shower Cooling is applicable for Aero. Seems to be similar.

Panasonic Shower Cooling

Agreed, they discontinued the R410A for Sky Series. R410A Premium Inverter will still continue to be sold alongside with the newer R32 Premium Inverter.

Agreed with your point on gas recharging. Have consulted with my installer that the cost of recharging R410A will be higher. If the pressure falls below 100psi, the entire system's gas has to be discharged fully before refilling. If it is above 100psi, can still top up. Where else R32 can be topped up at any pressure level.

I don't think Panasonics are made in China as the casing labels on my new R32 unit says Made in Malaysia.

There are 5 star non inverters for M.E.


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Another thing to worry about is the spare parts. Though we have been using General brand air conditioners in our house for the past 15 years, they have given us minimal issues, with proper maintenance. Only issues with them are the swing motors, some of which are not functioning and they no longer carry spare parts for them, not like Panasonic, whereby parts for older models can still be found.

Another issue are the remote controllers for the General, the LCD lights up, but all buttons are non-responsive. Bought a replacement remote costed which RM350. But now, they do not carry the remotes anymore due to the fact they only sell inverter air conditioners in their Malaysian line up, so remote controls for them are not compatible with our constant speed units. Have to make do with the generic remote controls, but most functions are not useable due to the fact that the generic remotes do not have much features that suit the a/c.

Waiting for my installer to be free to install this fella. A switch from R410A to R32.


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Nothing wrong actually. Still very cold bought the R410A Inverter in October last year, relocating it to my room in office due to the old unit in my office room kaput.

Too old dy been using for the past 20 over years, compressor gave way. Usually I just transfer my old useable stuff to my office and get new ones for my home use.

Honestly, cost wise, I don't mind paying a little extra as long as they do a neat and decent job without any return jobs. I just leave it at his hands as we have been using him for our residences and offices so far no issues with his work and return jobs needed for work carried out by him. So happen to become a friend after using him all this while.

Pipings wise, my installer verified is compatible. Have been using pipes of Inaba Denko brand back then when we bought those units. Just need nitrogen flushing. He knows what he doing, main thing honest. If it cannot be done, he will just tell me it cannot be done, if there are risks, he will explain the pro and cons and ask me to decide end of the day.

No offense, not instigating anything here

Based on the piping sizes, it is meant for 1.5hp to 2.0hp units. As far as an article I read, there may be a pressure loss by doing so. Attached is the link for your reference. Basic Air Conditioning Piping Recommendations

I think what he meant was not comfortable temperature.

Usually 6months to a year depending on environmental factors.

Mini Cassettes do not produce as much airflow as the full sized cassettes despite being of same horsepower.

Both have the same installation techniques. Only precaution that they need to take is that R32 is slightly flammable. I just got my R32 installed yesterday.

I wonder that is that circled device in my new air conditioner Panasonic R32 CS-XU13UKH-1. My previous R410 CS-S13TKH-1 didn't have it.

Maintenance cost for R32 should be slightly cheaper than R410A as it is a single component refrigerant, where else R410A is a combination of R32 and R125. Gas for R32 can be topped up at any level, while R410A depends on the pressure level. If it is below 100psi, the whole thing has to be discharged and refilled. If it is above 100psi, it still can be topped up.

This post has been edited by aurion: Jun 24 2018, 11:33 AM