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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
What is Sick Building Syndrome? Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) is estimated to cost the British economy 24.6 million lost working days every year. A report by the World Health Organisation determined that as much as 30 per cent of new and remodelled…
Planning Permission for air conditioning units. Planning permission used to be commonly required for nearly all forms of air conditioning equipment. The main concerns of planning authorities was around the noise and external appearance of the air conditioning condenser units.…
What is a commercial EPC? From April 2008 all newly constructed non-dwellings will require an commercial Energy Performance Certificate and existing buildings with a floor area over 500m2 will require an EPC when sold or rented. The certificate will include…
Three quarters of school teachers said classrooms were too hot to work and learn properly in. They have renewed calls for improved government regulations to limit classroom temperatures. This has been in response to a consultation by the Department of…
