Category Archives: Legislation and Updates

Refcom have added a new editable F gas sample logbook to its growing library of guides and templates. Produced by Refcom, in association with AREA, the editable Excel file helps automatically calculate CO2 equivalents when you enter GWP level and charge weight (in kg). The logbook is also available as a PDF file if you'd prefer…

The latest technical bulletin on jointing methods for RACHP pipework are available on the Refcom website

As the phase down of HFC refrigerants gathers pace, fears are growing that there will be more accidents caused by people using the wrong alternative gases in air conditioning and refrigeration systems. Graeme Fox*, senior mechanical engineer at the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA), explains the dangers and outlines the industry’s global response. An open…

Despite the outcome of the EU Referendum, the cooling industry will not see any change to regulations covering the use of fluorinated refrigerant gases (F gas) or the requirement for refrigerant handling registration, according to experts. While the original F gas Regulation (EC517/2014) emanated from Brussels and was driven by the European Commission, it was…

The Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) has studied refrigerant management and recycling programmes worldwide and found that the UK had the highest reported rate of recovery at between 65 and 92% - ahead of other major economies including Australia, Canada, California, the EU, Japan, China and Brazil. As well as being a considerable…