Features
18th November 2013
No R22? Are service blends a viable option?
The days of R22 are numbered. The EU faces a total ban by January 1, 2015. For the rest of the world, under the Montreal Protocol,…
13th November 2013
Finding the right cover
Finding the right insurance for your business can be an expensive and time consuming process. Many insurers don't understand our business and those policy documents…
12th November 2013
R32 – the Australian view
With Daikin well advanced in the development of air conditioning units running on R32 and others not far behind, the introduction of split air conditioners…
27th October 2013
Low GWP gases – the pros and cons
It is now certain that HFC refrigerants across the world are going to be subject to phase-downs and possible usage restrictions but what are the…
27th October 2013
Sourton – remnants of a natural ice age
During the 1800s, Britain experienced a growing desire for ice for preserving food and cooling drinks. Prior to the development of mechanical refrigeration this was…
19th October 2013
Ants behaving badly
Contactor failures are a common cause of air conditioner breakdowns. In parts of the world insects are increasingly responsible. In some states of the USA…
4th October 2013
Terry’s all gold
His size meant that few could miss him then but many do now. Neil Everitt reminisces with Terry O’Gorman, former editor of UK trade magazine RAC, a…