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Free-to-attend refrigerant seminars

8584369_mUK: Climalife IDS Refrigeration is hosting a series of free-to-attend refrigerant seminars this month.

The half-day events at venues around England will include presentations by respected industry speakers from Climalife, DuPont (Chemours), Murco and Exxon Mobil.

Topics include details of the F-Gas regulations and how they will affect you and will also cover low GWP refrigerants, leak detection, lubricants and the future of R404A.

The seminars will run from 9am until 1pm, followed by refreshments and a light lunch, and held at the following venues: Watford Football Club (March 17), Leatherhead Golf Club (March 18), The Gables Hotel, Falfield, near Bristol (March 19), Wetherby Racecourse (March 24), The Fir Grove Hotel, Warrington (March 25), The Grimstock Hotel, Birmingham (March 26).

Places are limited, so early booking is recommended. Delegates must register to  attend through the Climalife UK website, or by following the link www.idsrefrigeration.co.uk/seminars.php.

Any problems or for further information, contact Mel Summers on 0117 980 2520.

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