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  1. Posted

    I had to settle with a 450mm width washing machine and this was the next best option that is available.

    Most 450mm washing machine only caters to 5-6kg load.

    Other than that MIL highlyly recommends thomson and her previous item lasted fer for more than 10years.

    I've bought it and waiting for delivery.

    I use Thomson Washers, recently just bought the 3rd one as every five years or so need to replace due to bearing noise but when new is really silent. Will still purchase Thomson again even though last only 5~6 each one for me so far because the washing and drying is really perfect and not matched by any japanese machines which my family used in the past.

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    the 15A switch or 20A isolator is not often turned on/off like any lightswitch, so what arcing/sparking one speaks of? compressor does not turn on immediately upon switching on the 15A/isolator......unless the CP states otherwise, can still use wor....

    depending on the placement of the mains switch, if the main switch is to be installed outdoors, then of cos the 20A isolator is used as it is more weatherproof (IP55). if not use 15A roundpin for indoors. so your statement about condo and hdb apt is not true. each type has got its own use.....for me, i wouldn't want a big ugly isolator to be installed indoors at my MBR.... :rolleyes:

    Fully agree but the advice by some member is to turn off the mains to save energy during standby, hence for those who are worried of high standby consumption (true or not nobody knows at this point unless it is listed on product catalog) will naturally listen to such advice and start turning off the mains irrespective of the neccessity. 15A sockets as you rightly indicated can still be used and also correctly noted only at the inside of house hence it is convenient to turn off, which is what was recommended earlier in this thread. What I highlight is the higher risks comparing 15A and Isolator. Considering that the reason for the Isolator to be located near the outdoor unit is meant for service person to turn off the unit for service and not meant for turning off to conserve energy for standby. Also consider the movable parts of 15A socket outlet and plug and Isolator where in the Isolator case, the supply wires to Outdoor unit are firmly screwed into the connectors compared to the 15A socket where the wires are screwed to the Plug and then the Plug is attached to the socket outlet, how many movable mechanical contacts are there (3 pins to 3 springloaded connectors)? Less mechanical movement means less chance of arching when contacts are poor. What I am trying to get at is why try to save a few dollars and put yourself at risk, if energy savings is the priority, use an Electric Fan.

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    can be converted one, pretty straightforward... but it is not the practice to directly connect the aircon power directly to the 20A isolator what, what happens if i need to change aircon few years down the road?

    Connecting to an Isolator is a safer option and is a common practice now. Look at all the new condo and HDB apartments, why are they provided with Isolators and not 15A plugs anymore? Poor contacts or moisture can cause arcing/sparking across the connection and worst case can cause a fire if there are some material around to fuel it. If you need to change the aircon, the installer can easily connect it properly into the Isolator.

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    I have a system 3, two for room, use everynight, 1 for hall, use once in blue blue moon....does that mean the condenser for the hall will consume much energy on standby mode? Just because this is system-3, does that means the 3 blower sharing one common condenser or they have separate

    "condenser" in the condenser unit?

    If you have a System3, I will assume you have 1 system serving 3 rooms, then when the complete system is turn off (all 3 rooms are stop by remotecontrol but mains is still on), only then the standby will apply, if you operates any room unit, the system is now in operations and so it is not considered as standby.

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    if it's only going to be switched off for less than a day, den there is no need to switch it on 6hrs before u using ur aircon. only if u're leaving it off for an extended period of time, eg. a week or a few days at the very least, den u would need to switch it on 6hrs before using the aircon.

    I would think that before we start switching off equipments, find out actually how much it really consume. Should not risk endangering yourself just because of some hearsay. Aircons are very much different from our TVs and Radios where they are plugged into 13A plugs and meant to be turned off by users but Aircons are high power operating equipments and turning on and off at the circuit breakers does not seem to be a very smart move. If there are real concerns it may be better to seek clarifications from manufacturers and have their advice on record.

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