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Webinar will discuss compression fittings

UK: The Institute of Refrigeration is to host a webinar next month on compression fittings and best practices in their use.

The webinar, organised by the Institute’s Service Engineers’ Section will give an overview of how and where compression-type fittings should be used for pipework jointing. It will discuss the different options on the market, provide best practice hints and tips, and explain what training is available. 

An engineer employed by Adcock Refrigeration and Air Conditioning will also talk about his field experience with these jointing systems. 

The webinar is being broadcast on September 6, 2019 at 13.00 BST. Those unable to listen in on the day will be sent a recording.

Register for the webinar here.

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