Rapid RAC-07HJ / N1 split system overview: a budget unit with no frills

Relatively inexpensive, sufficiently functional household air conditioners are in demand among the population. This kind of technological equipment is widely represented in the commercial market.

Among the existing assortment, the Rapid RAC 07HJ N11 system, a product manufactured by the Latvian industry, also occupies its modest place. Let us dwell on this model, describe its characteristics and operation features that are interesting for a potential user.

To make it easier to make a decision on the appropriateness of the purchase, we collected user feedback on the operation of the Rapid RAC 07HJ N11, as well as a description of the three closest competitors with similar parameters.

Rapid Air Conditioner Overview

There is unconfirmed information that split systems Rapid gather at the Latvian enterprises letting out other well-known brand - Daikin. Is this really so - one can only guess.

We offer you to carefully look at the popular model among users - Rapid RAC-07HJ / N1, having studied the characteristics and highlighted its pros and cons.

Features of the internal module

External indoor unit execution - classic, so it’s quite difficult to find some kind of exclusive. The case is made of milk-colored plastic. As for the dimensions, this is a rectangular module with dimensions of 730 * 254 * 184 mm, weighing 9.5 kg.

The unit is designed for installation on a wall inside an apartment or house.No unnecessary details, except for the blinds, the front cover and the small window of the infrared receiver.

Externally, the indoor unit looks like this, which is an integral part of the split system design. Classic milky color and high-quality gloss on the surface of the body

This appearance of the split system can be said to be familiar to the consumer, because a significant proportion of equipment of a similar class have exactly the same configuration, or are architecturally close.

The plastic case is well-made and in a new look looks very nice - a pure white tone, coupled with high-quality polishing.

External module overview

The external placement system unit included with the Rapid RAC 07HJ N11 is also not much different from existing standards.

This is a rectangular case with dimensions of 720 * 428 * 310 mm, weighing 24.5 kg, painted white with a special protective paint against the negative effects of the environment.

This is what the external installation module looks like, which is part of the design of the air conditioning apparatus, manufactured under the Rapid brand. Weatherproof housing designed for harsh environments

Inside the module is the entire power technological base:

1. The compressor is refrigerating.
2. Air cooling condenser.
3. Condenser fan.
4. Auxiliary equipment.

The external module of the split system under consideration is traditionally mounted on the street side of the building wall where the smallest presence of solar radiation is noted. For air conditioning installation the included corner support elements made on the basis of metal are used.

The refrigeration circuit of the outdoor unit is supplied by default with a refrigerant charge. Refueling is traditionally carried out by R410A brand freon.

Accordingly, the shut-off valves of the supply and suction lines are closed, plus they are additionally blocked by copper plugs.

Air conditioner technical features

The characteristics of an air conditioning machine made under the Rapid brand show the real ability of the device to service a working area of ​​up to 21 m².

The design relates to household equipment of energy class “A”. That is, there is a completely economical technique, judging by the standards energy consumption.

The indoor unit in operating mode creates a relatively low density airflow. This moment becomes clearly noticeable at high heat load, when the machine requires considerable time to cool the room

The air conditioner is quite powerful in cooling, given the declared parameter of 2200 W and the boundary value of the service area.

The value of the density of the air flow supplied to the room by the fan of the indoor module seems somewhat low. This parameter is indicated by a value of 6.67 m.³while for equipment of this class a value of about 10 m seems more relevant³.

However, on the other hand, by reducing the density of the air flow, more comfortable noise characteristics are achieved - not higher than 30 dB for the indoor module.

The split system is structurally a new type of apparatus. In other words, the user, in the case of a purchase, derives binary benefits, receiving a cooler and an air heater in a single design.

In the “heating” operating mode, the air conditioner provides a power of 2300 W, but at the same time it consumes less energy than the cooling mode indicates - about 50 W - 680/630.

The main functions of the split system

The functionality of the air conditioner, again, does not claim to be unique in comparison with the functionality of many other machines of a similar class.

The main functional of the air conditioner displayed on the front panel of the indoor module: 1 - “heating” mode; 2 - “cooling” mode; 3 - digital indicator of the installed (declared) temperature; 4 - power indicator; 5 - mode of "drainage"; 6 - remote control receiver

However, from the functionality that the machine has, the end user has enough resources to ensure the comfort of the atmosphere in a private house or apartment.

Cooling, heating and drying air

The main function is air cooling, accompanied by the classic ability to set the required temperature inside the room and the split system will ensure the task is completed in a short time.

However, the user is also required to fulfill an important condition - to create a tightness mode from the external environment.

Being a rather functional system, the Rapid RAC 07HJ N11, in addition to the cooling mode, allows heating the room air if necessary. Usually this function is used in a cold period of time.

Meanwhile, in winter, the heating operation is possible to start the split system, only if the window is not lower than -15 ° C.

The sequence of functions of the split system (in general form) displayed on the control display of the remote control. Based on the user selected and set operating mode, a specific function is displayed.

The dehumidification function is designed to maintain the optimum humidity level of the processed air. At the same time, automatic temperature control allows deviation from the set value by 2 ° C in any direction.

Neutral function and others

Among the set of functions of this model, one can also note a mode of a kind of “neutral” operation. That is, when the split system acts like a normal fan, providing air circulation.

However, in this case, the circulation is characterized by the fact that due to the presence of active filters in the design, the air passing through the split system is further purified.

Despite the budget performance of the equipment, the functionality of the device in terms of air filtration is quite high. The presence of a deodorizing filter, as well as due to the action of the anion generator, the air stream undergoes effective cleaning.

To maintain filter efficiency, regular split service - cleaning the filters. At the same time, the quality of deodorization worsens with each cleaning. Ultimately, the user will have to change the filter elements, buying new ones in return.

Remote control "Rapida" of the described model: 1 - on / off button; 2 - mode selection; 3, 4 - temperature adjustment; 5 - fan; 6 - position of the blinds; 7 - hours; 8, 11 - timer; 9 - purge of the evaporator; 10 - default temperature; 12 - turbo mode; 13 - "night" mode; 14 - display backlight

A set of functionality of the machine is supplemented by several practical options:

• night action mode;
• increased power mode - “turbo”;
• evaporator purge;
• timer connection;
• display backlight for indoor unit;
• self-diagnosis of system defects;
• connection of the defrost mode of the evaporator.

All these functions are available to control directly from the user console. Through which the boundary temperature parameters are also set, the current time is set, the position of the blinds is set, etc.

A full set of functionality is described in detail by the user manual included in the delivery.

Pros and cons according to owners

Among the positive qualities of this model of climatic equipment, users call an affordable price tag, a convenient remote control, a wide selection of different modes, the presence of instructions and guarantees from the manufacturer.

The owners also called a significant plus a low noise level, which allows you to operate the system at a convenient time without fear to prevent someone from the household and especially the neighbors.

Among the minuses note the rapid contamination of the filters, the need to perform regular cleaning, as well as rinse the protective mesh. Still, users are not happy with the need to buy deodorizing filters, the resource of which is not enough for a long time during active use.

Some owners refer to the disadvantages of the English-language marking of the buttons on the control panel.To initially understand the purpose of each button, you will have to look at the instructions

Key Competitors Rapid RAC-07HJ / N1

The competition in the split-systems market is very high and concerns not only Rapid products, but also any other representative of the commercial market.

The most "tough" competitors Rapid RAC-07HJ / N1, considered by the current review, are split systems:

1. Ballu - development of BSE-07HN1.
2. TCL - development of TAC-07HRA / E1.
3. Hisense - development of AS-07HR4SYDTG.

All three devices actually represent a similar configuration with respect to design and functionality.

However, the main advantage of the Rapid system in the struggle for the consumer is the price. The average price tag of the commercial market for the Rapida review model does not rise in numbers above 9999 rubles.

Competitor # 1 - Ballu BSE-07HN1

A competitor’s device, similar in class and functionality to the model in question. Ballu brand air conditioner is more expensive than Rapid in the market. Its performance is 2100 W / 2200 W when working on cooling and heating, respectively.

A similar model from Ballu is quite able to interest the consumer with some rather exotic nuances. For example, the presence of an additional filter of the internal unit, the implementation of which involves the use of vitamin "C".

Air conditioning Ballu BSE-07HN1 also differs by a slightly denser air flow on the indoor module - 7.7 m³. The rest is a completely technically identical split system design, with the exception of a slightly modified design.

Competitor # 2 - TCL TAC-07HRA / E1

Another competitor of the Latvian car is the Chinese split system, manufactured under the TCL brand. This unit, with operational parameters somewhat underestimated in comparison with Rapid, costs almost twice as much.

Compared with this competitor, the difference in price is on average about 3-5 thousand rubles, which for the average consumer is seen as a significant point.

In addition, comparing the model TAC-07HRA / E1 from TCL, it should be noted: at a cost of about 15 thousand rubles, this air conditioner supports maintenance of a smaller area - 20 m² against 21 m² at the Rapid.

Competitor # 3 - Hisense AS-07HR4SYDTG

Rapid’s “opponent” is a design created by Hisense engineers. It has, in fact, identical characteristics, and in some positions it clearly loses.

The offer of a similar performance from Hisense by price choice puts the potential consumer even further away - the difference reaches 7,000 rubles.

Design Hisense AS-07HR4SYDTG, as well as TCL, is able to cover no more than 20 sq.m. working areas. Plus, the noise level of the indoor unit is significantly higher (38 dB) than the Rapid indoor unit publishes. True, there is still a unique addition in the form of a plasma filter.

Conclusions and the best deals on the market

The considered model of a split system from the manufacturer Rapid is quite acceptable to consider worthy of a customer choice. In any case, the split system is practically in no way inferior to the developments of other manufacturers that are potential competitors.

As for the quality of performance, you can not worry about it - in the reviews of the owners there are no complaints about the flimsy case, poor fastenings or individual structural elements.

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