i'm not sure too, only heard it from shawnsean. hope he can answer u

Thanks Chiew, hope anyone who know the difference can share here. Million thanks.

These are insulation jacket/sleeve to prevent condensation on the pipes causing mildew/mold to thrive which can be a health hazard.

The tradename is Inaba denko Paircoil which most professional aircond/HVAC call it Paircoil.

The best in trade are from the UK, Armacell [/edit which manfactures Armaflex. /edit] Use in various industries.

There's also a Korean Paircoil [/edit manufactured by Smartco /edit]

My mechanical engineer friend in SG educated me on the importance of individually insulating the pipes so that there's no mixing as well as the reasons of condensation and what it leads to above. Worldwide standard mandates individually insulated pipes wrapped over optionally with PVC to protect them if they are [/edit NOT /edit] designed against UV damage. Don't know if the Green Building Index have taken this into account.

This post has been edited by halcyon27: Oct 10 2012, 10:42 PM

Inaba piping insulator is white color while the standard insulator is the black one. The black one is more like a sponge so after a few years it will become flaky and can be peeled off easily. Since its concealed and for own stay I paid more to get inaba piping. Apparently the copper is also thicker and stronger. One contractor showed me both inaba and normal and ask me to touch and bend it to feel the difference. I heard cases of old building where water was leaking from the concealed air cond piping into the electrical wiring and causing short circuit. Had to hack the wall to troubleshoot

Thanks halcyon27 & shawnsean for this info sharing.

True and agreed with you we should pay more to get Inaba piping insulator for long term.

I wish to buy few units of Mitsubishi air conditioners. Anyone here know where is the best place to get around Klang Valley?

How many units? HP?

Need some advice on aircond too and appreciate all you sifus' feedback.

I plan to install 1.0hp unit each in 2 bedrooms and has decided on Panasonic brand. My questions are:

1. I'm staying in a service apt where the electricity rate is higher compared to landed properties or other condos. Do you think it is advisable for me to fix inverter airconds? The aircond usage will be minimal though (i.e. not daily basis).

2. My master bedroom's aircond is spoilt. If I want to get inverter aircond, is the old cabling compatible? I was quoted RM180 by one aircond shop to un-install the faulty unit...is this a reasonable fee?

3. My living room aircond is LG brand and since Day One, I've always felt that it takes forever to cool the room. It is 6 yrs old and I've only cleaned the filter net twice . Should I service it and how much would it generally cost? Just want an indication so that I don't get chopped by dishonest vendor.

4. Any recommended shops in Puchong area to get Panasonic airconds? How much is the installation fee in general to fix new aircond?

Thanks

This post has been edited by audy: Oct 12 2012, 11:28 AM

Inverter is using different piping but daikin did had inverter model that compatible with the normal piping. To be safe, just check with the installer.

Yes, you have to service the aircon to clean the inner part with chemical also pump in new gas.

In Puchong, I found the shop next to Top Ten provide good bargain for Panasonic and Mitshubishi aircon. Do check it out. New installation for normal 1hp aircon shd be Rm130-rm150.

RM180 to uninstall is very expensive, I been quote RM150 to relocate the aircon unit uncluding compressor.

Anybody uses Samsung AS09TUPN model aircond? Is it quiet? I found out the spec is quite good it has a EER rating of 11.3 which is quite high.

2 units 1hp, 2 units 2hp.

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Added on October 13, 2012, 1:07 amWhat is the name of the shop?

This post has been edited by *CG*: Oct 13 2012, 01:07 AM

Hi,i have lost my remote control from SHARP ah-a9mev, is anyone know where can i buy it?Pls help,aircon srsly useles without remote control=(

Can't go back to service center?

finally i fix daikin a/c v inverter.
blower model: FTKD25GVM
compressor model: RKD25GVM

all the while i thought that inverter a/c compressor won't stop start stop start, but this 1 will stop start stop start, why ar? or this is not inverter type?

How to dispose of faulty aircond unit? If pay the aircond installer, do they just un-install or will they un-install and take it away?

anybody knows..where can I get cheapest or affordable Daikin suppliers/installer...
I need to get quotation for this brand..

Thanks ya

I have this question. I need to shift my air cond six inches to the right.
With the hose at the back, is it possible?
If yes any cost estimate??

Need to extend the hose and cables.

6" only need to extend hose??? compromise the overall aircond efficiency ah?? My compressor is farrrrr away. the hose are embedded a lonnggg length. ..

i concur...and charges per foot run shall apply