Guidance from the HSE on air conditioning and vent plant during Coronavirus.

https://www.hse.gov.uk/coronavirus/equipment-and-machinery/air-conditioning-and-ventilation.htm

Refcom has released its latest bulletin advising end users and service companies on the fourthcoming ban on refrigerants with a GWP of 2500 or greater after January 1st 2020.

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https://www.refcom.org.uk/media/1433/refcom-technical-bulletin-tb046-f-gas-ban-product-prohibitions.pdf

The Beginning Of The End For R404a

From the beginning of next year, there’ll be a ban on new stationary refrigeration equipment using refrigerants with a GWP greater than 2500. This rules out R404A with its GWP of 3922. In addition, it will also be

Honeywell USA have announced details of a low GWP  non-flammable r410a alternative.

The new refrigerant, Solstice N41, now designated R466A, is not likely to become available until 2019.

Details to follow

Experts tell environment committee that Montreal Protocol obligations should not to be affected by Brexit, yet UK must decide if and how it intends to maintain alignment with EU F-Gas laws.

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