Commercial RHI – New rates and heat pumps for 2014
Read on to see the latest on commercial RHI......air source heat pumps soon to be added
The minimum building maintenance to stay within the law
Our clients often ask ‘what are the minimum building maintenance requirements to stay within the law’. We think this largely stems from recent high profile cases where employees have been held personally libel for failings and have not been able…
What is Air Conditioning Seasonal Efficiency?
Until 2013, the air conditioning industry used a ‘nominal’ ratio for cooling (EER) and heating (COP) but this resulted in a significant gap between predicted performance and what is actually achieved. Nominal efficiency gives an indication of how efficient an air…
What is R22 and how to replace it
This article discusses the biggest change ever to affect the air conditioning and refrigeration industry. Under EC Ozone Regulation member states have obligations to halt damage to the ozone layer by phasing out ozone depleting substances. The process began in…
Heat Pumps in Berkshire
When working in and around Berkshire, we often hear the terms ‘heat pump’ and ‘air conditioning’ and most people usually don’t know the difference. In fact, the terms are used so interchangeably you would wonder whether there is a difference.
Commercial Gas Safety Certificates – do you have one?
Do I need a Commercial Gas Safety Certificate? It is very simple, if you have a commercial property with gas appliances, it is a criminal offence not to have a valid annual Gas Safety Certificate. We issue these whenever we…
Replace your air conditioning for free – surely not?
At the end of 2014, R22 refrigerant will be banned under EU legislation. So air conditioning systems with R22 gas will effectively become redundant as any loss of gas cannot be replaced. It is estimated that there are still over…
Air conditioning can help asthma and hay fever
Most people think of air conditioning for heating and cooling, but few consider the health benefits, particularly for hay fever and asthma sufferers. How can air conditioning help asthma sufferers Asthma is mainly triggered by mould, pollen, and animal dander…
Managers guide to Workplace Regulations
The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 cover a wide range of basic health, safety and welfare issues and apply to most workplaces. This guide is based on extracts from the governments “Workplace health, safety and welfare - A…