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15th May 2020

Business Edge re-opens on June 1

UK: Training provider Business Edge is reorganising its refrigeration and air conditioning training centre and practical workshops with a view to re-opening on June 1. …
18th December 2019

TCUK takes CPD training to Bath

UK: Toshiba Carrier UK is leading a series of CPD training courses at Bath University to update building engineers and facility managers on important changes…
26th November 2019

Toshiba training a hit with installers

UK: Toshiba reports that over 2,000 installers have signed up for training on its online training portal since its launch last year.  The programme enables…
11th January 2019

Toshiba rolls out R32 training programme

UK: Toshiba has joined forces with industry training organisations Business Edge and the Practical Refrigeration Training Centre, to roll out its flammable refrigerant training programme.…
6th October 2018

Bitzer’s compressor technology courses

UK: Key compressor technologies will be the topic of a new programme of courses scheduled for the rest of this year and into 2019. The…
25th October 2017

Courses cover compressor technology

UK: The latest refrigeration and air conditioning compressor technologies will be explained in a new programme of training sessions announced by Bitzer UK. The day-long…
18th October 2017

Airedale announces 2018 training plans

UK: Leeds-based air conditioning specialist and manufacturer, Airedale International, has published its 2018 training programme. The range of BESA-accredited training courses are designed to enable…
9th August 2017

Solving superheat hunting in TEVs

A common problem facing refrigeration and air conditioning service technicians and contractors is that of superheat hunting by thermostatic expansion valves. In this article Glen…
5th July 2017

Video explains Bitzer Varipack set-up

GERMANY: Compressor manufacturer Bitzer has published a video explaining how to design, configure and commission its Varipack frequency inverters. The video shows how to design…
4th July 2017

Personal development drives HRP

UK: Training and personal development of staff is said to have been a key element in the turnaround of UK refrigeration and air conditioning wholesaler…
27th November 2016

Spotlight on energy efficiency upgrades

UK: Airedale International has produced a video spotlighting how a few relatively simple upgrades can improve the energy efficiency of air conditioning and refrigeration systems.…
22nd November 2016

Airedale lists 2017 training courses

UK: Air conditioning and refrigeration specialist, Airedale International, has published its 2017 training programme with a range of courses suitable for all levels of knowledge.…
5th August 2016

Compressor training at Bitzer MK facility

[caption id="attachment_24389" align="alignright" width="380"] Marcus Levy: "a comprehensive overview and technical understanding"[/caption] UK: Compressor manufacturer Bitzer UK has hosted a three-day training programme for Airedale…
3rd August 2016

Getting the best out of glycol

Glycol is fundamental to the smooth operation of chillers and chilled water systems. Brent Hall, technical manager at ICS Cool Energy, offers nine top tips to…
9th June 2016

CPD courses on vital industry topics

UK: Toshiba Air Conditioning has launched an expanded programme of CPD courses on key technical and legislative issues. Designed for consultants, designers, installers and end-users,…
5th April 2016

Five reasons for coil failure

Matt Jacobs, president of US coil manufacturer Capital Coil & Air has come up with his top five reasons for coil failure.  5. Coil plugging If filters are…
18th February 2016

Bitzer video explains service tool

GERMANY: Compressor firm Bitzer has produced an instructional video on operating its Electronics Service Tool (BEST). The BEST tool is free Windows-based software for all of…
21st October 2015

Courses for all, from starter to expert

UK: A series of 100 days of air conditioning and refrigeration training are included in Airedale’s 2016 training programme. The British manufacturer, which has been…
21st April 2015

Servicing domestic hydrocarbon fridges

GERMANY: Compressor manufacturer Secop has worked with mechanical tube connection company Vulkan Lokring to produce a step-by-step video on how to service R600a and R290…
18th June 2014

Business Edge Training

Business Edge is a multi-award winning air conditioning and refrigeration training centre, that provides numerous courses from its purpose-built training centre in Waterlooville, together with…
1st June 2014

Cool Designs Ltd

Air conditioning distributor Cool Designs Ltd has launched an online video training programme to update the skills of air conditioning installers and service engineers. There…
1st June 2014

Toshiba training videos from CDL

CDL's online Toshiba training videos, available here, offer an introduction to Toshiba’s leak detection system and a complete guide to setting up Toshiba’s RBC-AMT32, AMS41 and…
19th November 2013

Practical Refrigeration Training Centre

Founded by experienced refrigeration engineers back in 1990, PRTC has maintained its reputation for providing quality training for newcomers to the industry, young people and…
29th October 2013

ChillAir (UK) Training Academy

An award winning international training centre, established and built on over 30 years of experience, provides what it describes as flexible ‘innovative training and assessment…