Decided on Inverter split AC. Help me select between the options

[buBleZ]

Hi Folks,
I went through the Air conditioner threads in this section particularly this one.
http://www.techenclave.com/community/threads/need-help-which-inverter-ac-to-go-for.141110/

It has convinced me that I should go for a inverter type AC. Below is my usage scenario

1. Room size - 11.5 ft x 11.3 ft = ~130sqft. height = 9ft
2. Room is on 2nd floor in a 6 floor apartment.
3. Has a door facing east (within the house) and west side windows.
4. The windows doesn't receive direct sunlight as there is another apartment in 7 - 10 feet.
5. There is no insulation in the room. Windows are glass windows and moderately curtained.
6. My location - Bangalore.
7. Usage in summer for ~6 - 9 hours in weekdays. Weekends 10 - 13 hours.
8. There are no heat producing equipments in the room
9. Room is in a rented house . AC will be shifted to a new home in 2 years for a room size of ~150sqft
10. Budget ~30 -36K

Based on calculators available on AC websites I have found 1ton is enough for me. Following are the options (in no particular order) I found after going through forums. Now I need your help in selecting among these or another suitable option.
1. Sharp Split AH-XP13LV
This one seems to be a old model but COP is higher than the below newer model.
2. Sharp AH-XP13NRV
This one comes with Free kit and hence value for money.
3. Panasonic CS-S12PKY
Seems like this one will cost 40K + after which I can opt for Sharp 1.5 ton itself. Is the cost justified?
4. Panasonic CS-TS12PKY
This one seems to be missing some blingy stuff that the above model has
5. LG BS-Q126B8R4
This one doesn't come with a kit and with kit the price is ~40K for which I can opt for Sharp 1.5 ton itself with few thousand extra. Is the cost justified for this model?

Any inputs on where to purchase in Bangalore and what kit to purchase (specs of copper pipes, electrical wire etc.) will also be appreciated?


@RishiGuru, @Crazy_Eddy, @prtk need your inputs.

 

[Crazy_Eddy]

The Sharp XP13LV is the preferred model if you can find it, because of the higher COP. There don't seem to be any features missing w.r.t. the XP13NRV.

The S12PKY is a new 2013 model, so street prices are still close to MRP. Not worth it, but it does have an ioniser like the Sharp and a couple of extra sensors to adjust temperatures for sunlight and room activity. The 'TS' drops the ioniser and reduces the sensor to just one. The entry level 'YS' drops even the sensor. EER of the S is the best among the three in the Panasonic lineup. TS EER is lower, and the YS EER is the lowest and only slightly better than the XP13NRV.

Both the Sharp and Panasonic come bundled with 4m of copper piping, so you don't really need to bother with any kit. The LG however, another member had posted in the other thread that it did not include any kit.

 

[buBleZ]

Thanks. What about the condenser and compressor units? Couldn't find much info on the net. I know 1.5ton sharp inverter has a better condensor design than the 1 ton model. Is the panasonic/lg ones condenser/compressor better than 1 ton model in Sharp?

The Sharp XP13LV is the preferred model if you can find it, because of the higher COP. There don't seem to be any features missing w.r.t. the XP13NRV.

The S12PKY is a new 2013 model, so street prices are still close to MRP. Not worth it, but it does have an ioniser like the Sharp and a couple of extra sensors to adjust temperatures for sunlight and room activity. The 'TS' drops the ioniser and reduces the sensor to just one. The entry level 'YS' drops even the sensor. EER of the S is the best among the three in the Panasonic lineup. TS EER is lower, and the YS EER is the lowest and only slightly better than the XP13NRV.

Both the Sharp and Panasonic come bundled with 4m of copper piping, so you don't really need to bother with any kit. The LG however, another member had posted in the other thread that it did not include any kit.

 

[Crazy_Eddy]

Last I checked, the Panasonic compressors were still being imported from Malaysia. Should be the same with Sharp. Both should be on par in terms of quality.

Panasonic is still using the older condenser type and has only just started trying out the newer design that Sharp uses in their Cube series. I don't expect them to implement it in the Inverter models till the next generation/next year. However as discussed in the other thread, the compressor still has a bigger effect on EER than the condenser.

No idea about the LG units