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Daikin announces more R32 courses

UK: Daikin UK has released dates and details for its next round of R32 training courses.

The course, entitled R32 System Installations – Are you ready?, is designed to provide all you need to know about installing R32 systems. This includes an update on the F-gas regulations, an understanding of the properties of R32, relevant safety precautions, its safe handling, transportation and storage, specific tool requirements and attention points during Installation, commissioning, repair and pump down.

The two-hour course is free to attend and includes breakfast or lunch, depending on the session.

Dates and venues are: St Albans (June 21), Leeds (June 22), Woking (June 23), Manchester (June 23), Woking (June 28), Cardiff (June 28), Glasgow (July 6).

For further details and to book, click here.

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