Team-BHP - The Home Appliance thread

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Originally Posted by roamer012 (Post 4692923)

My bet is on Coway and Truesens.

I am leaning towards Trusens - the Philips does not have the UV light to kill the bacteria and allergens. But worried about spares. The Coway does not have a digital air quality read out but more an approximate: Low, Medium & High type of model.

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Originally Posted by Pegasus1134 (Post 4693816)

I had considered these options as well before going ahead and getting a Dyson Pure Cool advanced.

Thanks for the info! But I am thinking for Bangalore air, a budget friendly one should do.

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Originally Posted by NPV (Post 4693849)

I'd done some research earlier but didn't actually make the purchase yet. I think some of the important criteria you should consider is easy availability, cost and (DIY) replacement of filter(s).

Kind of downselected Trusens but now checking on the filter availability in case it needs replacement. This is a good tip!

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Originally Posted by Sebring (Post 4693933)

I have been using Sharp Plasmacluster, and highly recommend it over Panasonic, LG and GE (brands that I used). In Dubai, the sand storms really test the Air Purifier to the hilt, so Bangalore was a breeze.

Thanks but looking for something that also displays the air quality.

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Originally Posted by vsrivatsa (Post 4693936)

Thanks for the info! But I am thinking for Bangalore air, a budget friendly one should do.

That’s a common misconception.:)The cleaner the air is already the harder it is for a purifier to bring down the particle level further. A good quality machine will be able to do this better. A heavily polluted room will have its PM2.5 level be dropped quickly by pretty much any purifier. As per your budget I think the TruSens Z-2000 is your best bet. I had done some research on this model as well before choosing the Dyson and found that it comes with some of the best filters around(by DuPont) and the external air quality monitor is a nice addition. What I noticed about Bangalore air is that more than PM2.5, the air is saturated with VOC(Volatile Organic compounds) mainly from the construction of new buildings and from the roads. The activated carbon filters will be able to handle this.

Around the year 2015 I bought our first Philips air purifier. The unit is still working fine. However Philips has discontinued the filter. Without replacement filter the unit is lying unused. So long term availability of filter is an important aspect to be considered while buying an air purifier.

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Originally Posted by 5hadow (Post 4694394)

While on the topic of Air Purifiers, it would be great if everyone could share the following details:

1. Cost of replacement filter.
2. Frequency of filter change.
3. Availability of filters/spares.

Speaking for the Dyson Pure cool Advanced. It has two zero maintenance filters which have to be replaced every 12-15 months if the machine is used for about 12 hrs everyday(specifically mentioned zero maintenance as some purifiers require you to manually wash some filters occasionally). Both the glass HEPA filter and activated carbon filter are priced at ₹2490 each and are occasionally available on amazon at a discounted price. As for availability, I can see that spares for the even the first few Dyson models are still available in plenty, and I’m hoping I won’t have any issues with the new model either. Dyson is going to have a hard time in India justifying the price, however current buyers are thoroughly satisfied.:)

Cost of replacement filters are generally between 2000 to 3000 Rupees. Per filters are to be washed, it just like the ones in air conditioners. Having a pre filter extends the life of the other inner filters.

Air purifiers are essentially just a fan blowing air through filter media. For the technology on offer, they are exorbitantly priced. Real-time air quality monitoring, automatic fan speed adjustment and off timer are value addition in terms of feature.

I found a similar sized Hepa filter for my four year old air purifier. It’s slightly longer, so am planning to cut it to size and fit it. I suppose there shouldn’t be much problem with it.

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Originally Posted by vsrivatsa (Post 4692894)

Folks, need recommendations for an Air Purifier. I shortlisted the following models:

1. Mi Air Purifier 3 : <10 K
2. TruSens Z-2000 Air Purifier : 17K
3. Philips AC2887/20 Air purifier : 16.5K

I also looked at another brand called Dyson which is priced much higher. Is there any other model I need to consider? Please advise which of these would you recommend. (would prefer a model which provides the PM 2.5 reading as well so we know its working)

I purchased this one from Coway

Had never heard of this brand before, but some research indicated it was supposed to a be a worldwide leader. Only downside is that it does not have an Air Quality Indicator. So no quantitative measure of benefit. Overall seems to be doing a good job and can see a good amount of dust in the pre-filter itself. Easy to access and clean.

Purchase experience was very good. Few hours after I placed the order, got a set of WhatsApp messages about the product and also a detailed video on how to set it up and get going. Was a nice touch.

Thanks a lot everyone for the inputs. My cousin also was planning on buying and she volunteered to take the first mover risk and went ahead and ordered the TruSens Z-2000 Air Purifier.

There is a limited time deal running on Amazon which brings the price to 15,500 and an additional 500 OFF using HDFC Debit Cards. I will sit on the fence and wait for now till my cousin uses this for a few months and then take a call. Maybe I will borrow and use it for a few days as well to decide :D

I finally bought a smaller HEPA filter than the one for my Philips air purifier, because it is no longer available. I compared the sizes online and decided a smaller one would be easier to retrofit. In retrospect a bigger one might have been easier and faster.

I made a frame witn thermocol and used that as a subframe to mount the filter. Cutting thermicol is messy and difficult for the uninitiated. Moreover availability is also becoming an issue. The frame that i made would be reusable.

Another option is to use foam, like yoga mat. Cut a width equal to thickness of filter. Wrap around filter and secure with appropriate adhesive. Wrap as many layers as required to fill the gap. Since foam can be depressed, a little oversize will do no harm. In fact there should not be any gap so that air do not leak and bypass the filter. Repeat at every filter change, which will probably once in one or two years, depending on usage and environment.

Hi Guys,

Has anyone here got/used/has experience with an Inverter fridge? Any issues with the same?
I am planning to buy a Samsung 415L 4 star Frost Free Inverter fridge but am a bit concerned about the durability of the same.
With Inverter A.C's there is a lot of talk about the main Inverter PCB failing and the large cost to replace the same.
Does the same apply to Inverter fridges?

The fridge will be bought in Goa where we suffer several power failures almost on a daily basis and I am sick and tired of it now.

I have just bought a new 1.2 kVa Inverter which I think should be able to handle the load of a fridge.

Any advice would be much appreciated.

Regards,
SS

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Originally Posted by condor (Post 4686276)

: I am looking for a full set of the old round bakelite switches and sockets. Had seen some on eBay UK

You can still get these at the electrical shops at "Chor Bazaar" in Bombay but I guess that's a long way for you to travel. A friend of mine has just fitted them in his house.
Regards,
SS

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Originally Posted by suzuki san (Post 4711997)

Hi Guys,

Has anyone here got/used/has experience with an Inverter fridge?

Your post has me confused. Are you expecting a fridge with an inverter built in? Or one that is compatible with inverters?
AFAIK, the word "inverter" when used context of refrigerators and a/c (washing .machines too) refers to some kind of motor or compressor technology that reduces power consumption.

If you have power failures, and if finances allow, go for an off-grid /hybrid solar power system. "Inverter technology" appliances wont save power supply issues.
If your query is regarding reliability of that model of fridge, I haven't answered your query.

Is this the model:-

Samsung 415 L 4 Star Inverter Frost Free Double Door Refrigerator(RT42M553ES8/TL, Elegant Inox, Convertible) https://www.amazon.in/dp/B06XDKJFXN/..._hsf9DbQB2EJE0

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Originally Posted by suzuki san (Post 4711997)

I have a 600 Liter Hitachi Inverter fridge for past 4 years.
Zero trouble so far (touchwood) - I live in Mumbai suburbs where we do not face any voltage fluctuations.
Only headache I faced was getting it into the apartment door since it was that wide but other than that, no problem.