Chillaire – CHAS & Altius Approved

Chillaire have now been accredited and been approved by CHAS (Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme) and have also been approved and been awarded assured vendor by Altius.

Compliance Timetable for Stationary Refrigerating, Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Equipment

Compliance Timetable for Stationary Refrigerating, Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Equipment

Now…

• Individual carrying out activities covered by the F Gas Regulation can no longer operate legally unless they have obtained the new F Gas qualification.
• Companies who employ personnel carrying out these activities must have obtained their full company F Gas certificate and interim certificates are no longer valid.
• No virgin HCFC can be supplied or used for servicing existing equipment.
• New definitions of recycled and recovered HCFC refrigerant and restrictions on how they are used come into force under the revised European Ozone Depleting Substances Regulation.

By End of 2011

• The EU must report on the impact of the implementation of the F Gas Regulations and recommend revisions if necessary.

By 1^st January 2015

• No recycled or recovered HCFC can be supplied or used to service existing equipment.

Chillaire News Update

ACRIB News Update

UK Response to European Commission F Gas Reports

ACRIB representatives met with DEFRA officials in November to share the industry initial response to the European Commission review on F Gas Regulation effectiveness and future policy options. ACRIB is drafting a formal response on behalf of the UK industry to this important consultation, the conclusions of which will shape revisions to the F Gas regulations due to be proposed next year. DEFRA welcomed the opportunity to discuss the ACRIB position more fully and expressed a desire to continue working with ACRIB on future UK policy developments and implementation issues.

F Gas Regulation Effectiveness

A review published by the commission last month was based on assumptions on effectiveness Europe-wide. ACRIB is concerned that these assumptions do not accurately reflect the impact of successful implementation in the UK which is estimated to have halved refrigerant leakage. The UK is one of the few members of states to have established training schemes, company registers and new end user obligations at an early stage. DEFRA officials confirmed that they recognise UK industry’s achievements in meeting these regulations, and in voluntary actions as retailer commitments and the IOR’s REAL Skills programme.

ACRIB emphasised however that there is still much more that could be achieved with a more rigorous enforcement regime. A number of enforcement related concerns will be highlighted in the ACRIB response to the consultation, including:

• The need for a single database of full F Gas certified companies and a register of all technicians who hold F gas Qualifications.
• The need for more substantial auditing of compliance by company certification bodies. Some bodies are reporting 50% failure rates in their limited auditing activity.
• New Restrictions on F Gas refrigerant sales. Current legislation places the onus solely on the purchaser to ensure that refrigerant is used by those with the necessary qualifications. If wholesalers were also responsible for selling only to representatives of certified companies’ compliance would be improved.
• Additional requirements for member states to accurately report compliance levels, enforcement activity and non-compliance prosecutions. Whilst around 22,000 operatives have achieved the F Gas Category 1 qualification in the UK, there is no information about the numbers of those who are not yet qualified or may be working illegally.

Consultation Response

The Commission’s consultation seeks comments on measures to achieve additional Greenhouse Gas emissions reductions, such as phase down and use restrictions on use of HFCs. ACRIB has confirmed to DEFRA the view put forward that its F Gas position paper published last year, that the most suitable refrigerant for the application should be used to achieve the most efficient and safe systems. In some cases this will be an alternative refrigerant and the industry is moving towards the more wide spread adoption of new refrigerant solutions as they become technically feasible. Rather than introducing new legislation to restrict use of HFCs, ACRIB will be suggesting that the Commission should be tightening the existing regulations to ensure that the opportunities to reduce direct emissions and indirect emissions are achieved across all member states.

Your Opportunity to influence policy

The draft ACRIB response on behalf of the UK industry is now available for comment at www.acrib.org.uk. ACRIB welcomes comments on this draft. Individuals and representatives organisations are also encouraged to respond to the Commission consultation with their own view or they may use extracts from the ACRIB response. The deadline for responding is 19^th December ad details of the consultation can be found on the ACRIB website

The Commission is planning to move quickly on the results of the consultation with proposals due to be issued early 2012.

Hitachi Air Conditioning wins ‘Heating Manufacturer of Year’ award with Yutaki-M

Hitachi wins ‘Heating Manufacturer of Year’ award with Yutaki-M

Hitachi Europe has won ‘Heating Manufacturer of the Year’, at the InstallerLive Awards 2011, for its innovative Yutaki-M air source heat pump.

The judges said that Hitachi provided an “excellent submission, a great product and the way forward”. The award category was open to all companies engaged in the manufacture of heating technology for the UK market and judging criteria included the effectiveness of the product offering and the level of after-sales support provided.

The InstallerLive team added that competition was extremely high, with entries from nearly every key organisation in plumbing and heating.

Martin Richards, UK and Ireland Manager for Hitachi, said: “We are delighted to receive this award. Yutaki is very energy efficient and, with the Renewable Heat Premium Payment (RHPP) scheme – along with a VAT rate of 0% for new build and 5% in retro fit applications, Yutaki represents a great opportunity to update an existing heating system, or incorporate as part of a new installation

Other News

Hitachi air conditioning have brought out the next series in their Utopia heat pump split systems range and have impressed us with their quality and technology. Their systems are high energy efficient, heat pump, inverter driven systems, very economical. Their chiller range is one of the best in the market with step control capacity and screw compressors.

Hitachi VRF systems have a broad range in terms of capacity and equipment selection and have improved technology. The systems are easy to design, select and install, once you have attended one of their eminars or training courses.

5 Year warranty is available on all Hitachi air conditioning systems, subject to commissioning being carried by qualified competent engineers, in the case of VRF systems its has to be Hitachi or one of their authorised distributors.

Chillaire Limited continue to supply and install Hitachi air conditioning, heat pump, VRF, heat recovery and other Hitachi products.  We have been an agent for Hitachi now for the past 15 years and will continue well into the future.

GEA Denco Chillers – Air Conditioning – Heat Pumps – Air Cooled – Water Cooled

Chillaire Limited & GEA Denco for Chillers & Close Control Systems.

Traditionally Chillaire have been favouring the like of Airedale & Trane for Close Systems and Chillers, the main reason being Price, Quality was never really an issue. Recently Chillaire have put forward proposal for an indoor ducted air cooled Chiller unit by a past sales representative who has now moved to GEA Denco. GEA Happel air-cooled chillers for indoor installation

Chillaire have found GEA Denco to be very competitive for these products and have been putting forward these chillers to some their customers. One of the main features was the low noise levels dB(A)

Chillaire Installation Project with a GEA Denco Chiller with Duct Connection

The site of installation can move indoors, but the characteristics remain the same, since air-cooled GEA Happel chillers are also highly effective for indoor operation.

Fully hermetic scroll compressors provide the key components of these models. Depending on the system series selected, high-quality plate heat exchangers as evaporators, and finned tube heat exchangers as condensers, with the series with duct connection, round the systems off to provide an overall cost-effective solution.

The optimal model can be provided for each and any requirements: with the series GEA GSDC, GDC, and GLDC with duct connection, and with radial fans (in the performance range of 4.9-312 kW), and as split model with external condenser in the series GEA GRC and GLRC (in the performance range of 12-162 kW).

Optimized equipment configuration reduces operational costs

Energy-efficient HVAC climate control of computer centres, with GEA Ultra-Denco close control systems

The new GEA Ultra-Denco Close Control HVAC systems by GEA Air Treatment ensure exact temperatures and humidity in climate control. They were especially designed for employment in computer centres. This equipment range includes three sizes with a maximum cooling duty of 50 to 150 kW. New configuration and optimization of components – heat exchangers, filters, valves, and especially fans – have enabled GEA experts to minimize air- and water-side pressure drops and consequently to reduce power consumption by more than 50 %. Further savings potential is offered by the combination of systems with chillers that offer free-cooling functions:  for example, GEA GLFC.

The Close Control HVAC units in the GEA Ultra-Denco Range are available, as standard, with 6-row high-capacity cooling banks and with modulating 3-point servovalves in 2- or 3-way versions – and with EC free-running (plug) fans. As a result of their efficiency of more than 90 %, EC fans – especially in partial-load mode as, for example, with standby redundant features – enable reduction of power consumption by up to 45 % in comparison to systems with AC fans in full-load mode. Location of the fans in a raised floor radically reduces flow reversal losses and thereby reduces power consumption of the overall unit by more than 50 %.

Enlarged filter surfaces – with the resulting reduction in pressure drop – lead to longer maintenance intervals. The large heavy-duty heat exchanger with 6-tube rows is designed for greater output:  or for operation with more energy-efficient media temperature while enabling the same output. By optimization of the components through which water flows – such as heat exchangers, valves, and piping – GEA Denco has succeeded in extremely reducing water-side pressure drop.

Since the fans in this configuration pull in air only through the unit itself, the enclosure is not under pressure and is characterized by great air tightness. This prevents leaks. Service staff have simple access from the front to maintain the system.

The APC system provides constant pressure in the raised floor, up to the performance limit of the installed equipment.

Monitoring the pressure – and maintaining perfect climate control
When used in high-capacity server environments, a control-system combination with an automatic pressure-controlled system (APC) provides exact monitoring and optimization of the pressure prevailing in the raised floor. This configuration always supplies the correct amount of air that is momentarily required. Pressure-dependent control allows further reduction of power consumption by the fans. These solutions also minimize the risk of so-called hot spots:  i.e., areas in which high temperatures can develop in small areas. This GEA system operates particularly effectively in combination with cold- and hot-aisle containment.

Free cooling opens up further potentials for saving
With cooling requirements over the entire year, one highly recommended solution is the combination of GEA Ultra-Denco Close Control HVAC units and chillers with free-cooling functions. As soon as these free-cooling systems can provide the water (or water-glycol mixture) 1 K below the required return-flow temperature, mixed operation is possible. At low air temperatures, it is often possible to switch off the compressor entirely:  for example, during winter operation. This reduces compressor operation time and lowers power costs.

In Addition:

GEA Denco supply various other forms of air conditioning systems, such as DX cooling with Gas Fired Heating, Heat Pump Technology, Heat Recovery Systems, Heat Pump, Water Cooled Chillers, Air Cooled Chillers Indoor & Outdoor Types.

Airedale International Air Conditioning Launch ECHO IT Cooling System

Airedale International Air Conditioning Launch ECHO IT Cooling System

Chillaire Limited were invited by Airedale International to attend a seminar on the new Airedale International Air Conditioning new ECHO IT Cooling System, which has been launched recently. IT Comms & Computer Room Cooling Solutions for the Future

The high efficiency ECHO IT Cooling System is the perfect, future-proof solution to meet the cooling parameters of latest IT hardware, not only in terms of temperature but also airflow and pressure. This ensures the right air temperature, in the correct quantity and at the correct pressure is presented to the server inlet, enabling it to breathe efficiently. By varying the air volume, the ECHO system operates not only with air volumes 50% less than traditional cooling systems but much more efficiently and with elevated water temperatures that allow up to 95%* free-cooling.

Complete, flexible, free-cooling solution

At the hub of the ECHO system is an ACE (Active Cabinet Exhaust) unit which sits on top of the server cabinet, drawing precisely the right amount of hot discharge air from the servers and rejecting it away into the ceiling void, without any impingement into the IT environment. The air is ducted directly to an Airedale ECHO CRAC unit which in turn is linked to one or more Airedale ECHO free cooling chillers via interactive controls logic and intelligent software. This smart, controls logic, matched with all the latest technology direct drive EC fans and chilled water coil technology, is key to the ECHO’s ability to communicate from rack to chiller and gives the ECHO system its intelligence, high efficiency and resilience.

Key IT cooling benefits:

• Outstanding energy efficiency providing reduced operating costs and carbon impact
• Variable rack load densities to a maximum of 20kW per rack
• No chilled water/refrigerant connections at the rack or in the IT space
• The Airedale ECHO CRAC unit does not overcool as airflow demand is communicated via the ACE and the rack demand
• Control is led from rack level, rescheduling the Airedale ECHO CRAC and free-cooling chiller to optimise performance
• The use of thermal inertia in the room in the event of ACE failure means no rapid overheat
• Higher density cabinets can be designated as the technical space is populated, rather than at day one
• The entire technical space is at the server inlet temperature, thus avoiding hot spots and providing a buffer of cool air in the event of failure
• With no hot/cold aisle configuration, the technical space available for IT equipment is increased

OnRak & InRak Options

OnRak

The OnRak is a compact rear door heat exchanger designed to manage

discharge temperatures from the server into the aisle space. In dealing with

the heat load closer to the source, the OnRak is highly efficient in power

usage and floor space.

Part of the LogiCool range of IT cooling solutions, the OnRak offers an

expandable cooling system that can be supplied with an industry standard

data rack (42 – 47U) or a mating frame to fit a customer-specific rack. The

OnRak’s slim configuration adds only 200mm to the depth of the rack,reducing the cooling space claim yet providing up to 33kW of cooling.

InRak: Highly efficient and resilient

The LogiCool InRak is an efficient in-row IT cooling solution for data

centre applications. The InRak delivers complete confidence, with

redundancy features such as dual cool, hot swappable fans and dual

power supply. It is extremely efficient offering the latest fan technology

coupled with sophisticated controls logic designed to optimise

operation. The InRak delivers even greater efficiency when combined

with Airedale’s latest technology condensing units and free-cooling

chillers.

Providing industry-leading cooling for its footprint, the InRak offers the

ultimate in scalable solutions for the modern data centre. The InRak is

designed to fit in between industry standard server racks and offers‘plug and play’ connectivity.

New Ways to Save Energy and Cost Savings on Air Conditioning and Heating systems – Ecosystem Sensors

Chillaire Limited are now supplying and installing Ecsosense systems to either New or Existing Air Conditioning systems. There are Two Types of models Ecosense sensors which are the Ecosense 2000 and Ecosense 4000. The Ecosense 4000 is Universal and is compatible with most brands of Air conditioning such as Mitsubishi, Daikin, Fujitsu, Hitachi, Airdale, Panasonic, Toshiba, Sanyo, Denco, Airewell, Samsung, Ferroli, LG and Blue Box. The Ecosense 2000 will require a Compatibility survey over the phone or with a site visit to determine whether this model is compatible with your air conditioning System.

The Ecosense 4000 has the advantage of being able to be wired directly into the Air Conditioning unit and the added feature of also being a fire alarm, which the Ecosense does not have and is battery operated.

These Sensors can also be used with heaters, such brands as Powrmatic, Benson, Ambirad, Rezner, RG and Combat, aswell as heaters, these can be set up with humidifiers such as, JS humidifiers, Vapac and Eaton Williams.

For Further Information see the specifications below for both models or feel free to phone or email us for any enquiries.

ECOSENSE 2000

• Possibility of reducing energy costs by up to 80%
• Compatible with most A/C units
• Battery operated
• Easy installation
• Built in comfort night sensor

Ecosense uses Passive Infra Red (PIR) technology to scan the room for occupancy. PIR will only detect body heat and will not therefore be affected by items such as ceiling fans, curtains etc. When no movement is detected it will send a signal to the air conditioning (A/C) unit to switch it off. Ecosense also has a comfort night sensor, enabling the A/C to be used, if required, throughout hours of darkness. Ecosense 2000 is compatible with most A/C units.

Function controls & settings

TIMER
After the occupant has left the room, Ecosense will continue to scan the room for a pre –set time – 15,30 or 45 mins before sending the signal to turn off the A/C.

LEARN/TEST
Once Ecosense has copied the infra red ( IR) signal from the A/C remote controller, by pressing the ‘test’ button, you can test the unit to ensure the IR signal has been copied correctly.

NIGHT SETTING
There is an optional ‘comfort’ night setting. If selected, it will allow the A/C to operate throughout the hours of darkness.

CLEAR MEMORY
If at any time you wish to clear settings, there is a clear memory function to allow the unit to revert to factory default.

ECOSENSE 4000

• Possibility of reducing energy costs by up to 80%
• Universally compatible with all A/C units
• Mains powered (or can be wired directly into Air Conditioning Unit)
• Easy installation
• Built in comfort night sensor
• Built in smoke detector

Ecosense 4000 is universally compatible with any A/C that can be operated by remote controller. Unlike the 2000 version, Ecosense 4000 is mains powered. This model is fitted to the ceiling, directly above the A/C unit. In addition to all the functions of the 2000, the 4000 version has a built-in smoke detector. Ecosense uses Passive Infra Red (PIR) technology to scan the room for occupancy. PIR will only detect body heat and will not therefore be affected by items such as ceiling fans, curtains etc. When no movement has been detected it will send a signal to the A/C unit to switch it off. There is a red LED light that flashes to indicate detection of movement.

Function controls & settings

TIMER
After the occupant has left the room, Ecosense will continue to scan the room for a pre –set time – 15,30 or 45 mins before sending the signal to turn off the A/C.

LEARN/TEST
Once Ecosense has copied the infra red (IR) signal from the A/C remote controller, by pressing the ‘test’ button, you can test the unit to ensure the IR signal has been copied correctly.

NIGHT SETTING
Should you not require Ecosense to control your A/C during the hours of darkness there are 2 night setting options.

Comfort Plus – allows the A/C to continue operating for one hour after darkness has been detected, after which time Ecosense 4000 will switch off the A/C.

Night Setting – Ecosense 4000 will go to sleep and not interfere with the operation of the A/C during the hours of darkness.

CLEAR MEMORY
If at any time you wish to clear settings, there is a clear memory function to allow the unit to revert to factory default.

SMOKE DETECTOR
Ecosense 4000 has a built-in smoke detector. Should this function not be required, there is a setting option that allows you to switch it off.

Energy Performance of Buildings Directive

Energy Performance of Buildings Directive

Summary

The EPBD (2002/91/EC) came into force on 4 January 2003 and is the main legislative instrument at EU level to achieve energy performance in buildings. Under this Directive, Member States must apply minimum requirements as regards the energy performance of new and existing buildings, ensure the certification of their energy performance and require the regular inspection of boilers and air conditioning systems in buildings.

On the 19 May 2010 the European Parliament and Council published a recast of the Directive (2010/31/EU) containing amendments. The purpose of the recast was to strengthen energy performance requirements and to clarify and streamline.

Member States shall bring into force, by 20 June 2011 at the latest, the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive.

Key Impacts

This Directive lays down requirements as regards:

• The general framework for a methodology of calculation of the integrated energy performance of buildings.

• The application of minimum requirements on the energy performance of new buildings.

• A comparative methodology framework for calculating cost-optimal levels of minimum energy performance requirements for buildings and building elements (by 30 June 2011).  The results of this calculation will be compared with minimum energy performance requirements.

• The application of minimum requirements on the energy performance of new buildings.

• The application of minimum requirements on the energy performance of any existing buildings that are subject to major renovation (Currently, there is a threshold of 1,000m²).

• The application of minimum energy performance requirements of technical buildings systems, e.g boilers, air-conditioning units etc.

Increasing the number of nearly zero-energy buildings, where:

1. By 31 December 2020, all new buildings are nearly zero- energy buildings; and
2. After 31 December 2018, new buildings occupied and owned by public authorities are nearly zero-energy buildings.

Energy Performance Certificates to be issued for:

1. Buildings constructed, sold or rented to a new tenant; and
2. Buildings where a total useful floor area larger than 500m² is occupied by a public authority and frequently visited by the public (currently 1000m²).  On 9 July 2015, this threshold of 500m² shall be lowered to 250m².
3. Where a total useful floor area over 500m² of a building for which an energy performance certificate has been issued is occupied by public authorities and frequently visited by the public, the energy performance certificate is displayed in a prominent place clearly visible to the public. On 9 July 2015, this threshold of 500m²shall be lowered to 250m².
4. Where a total useful floor area over 500 m 2 of a building for which an energy performance certificate has been issued is frequently visited by the public, the energy performance certificate is to be displayed in a prominent place clearly visible to the public.
5. Regular inspection of heating systems, with boilers of an effective heat rated output for space heating purposes of more than 20kW, and of air-conditioning systems in buildings, and the issue of inspection reports.
6. Energy performance certification of buildings and the inspection of heating systems and air-conditioning systems are carried out in an independent manner by qualified and/or accredited experts, whether operating as sole traders or employed by public or private enterprise bodies.
7. Independent control systems are established for energy performance certificates and reports on the inspection of heating and air-conditioning systems.

Air Conditioning for Conservatories

Chillaire have been supplying and installing air conditioning systems for domestic and commercial conservatories, we have been using Daikin, Hitachi and Mitsubishi systems, wall and floor mounted to suit the customer.

Heatpump systems can provide heating to a factor of 4 to 1, and in same cases when up to 6 to 1, which means they have a very good COP, so for every 1Kw of electrical power consumed it can provide 4Kw to 6Kw of heat, unlike conventional electrical heaters that can only do 1 to 1, 1Kw of electrical power consumed to provide 1Kw of heat.

These modern systems, Fujitsu, Daikin, Hitachi, Mitsubishi, are all double AA rated, have high EER and are high energy efficient inverter driven systems. It is the best way to cool and heat your conservatory.

Cooling in summer, heating in winter all from the same system, with maximum usage all year round.

COP: Coefficient of Performance               EER: Energy Efficiency Ratio

R22 Phase Out Update News From Chillaire

R22 Phase Out Update News from Chillaire

New legislation is enforcing the removal and replacement of the low temperature refrigerant- R22 refrigeration system. R22 refrigerants are widely used throughout process chillers and industrial refrigerant plants, although these changes in legislation will affect any company that sustains the need for or has a high requirement for R22 refrigeration.

Why are the R22 legislation changes being made?

The reasoning behind the changes in the R22 refrigeration legislation is simple- studies have shown they have a detrimental effect on the ozone layer resulting in excessive UV levels. Due to this, the R22 refrigerants may contribute to further environmental damage. The extent to which R22 refrigerants contribute to global warming is still the subject of intensive debate, although many affected companies have taken the opportunity to comply with the new regulations earlier than planned. This is being demonstrated at two levels:

Firstly, the majority of R22 refrigeration units are at least one third of their way through their foreseeable life. As existing R22 refrigeration systems begin to require modernisation, the majority of companies are choosing to phase these out rather than go to expense of needlessly repairing or maintaining them.

Secondly, unlike the R22 refrigerants, each new factory build/extension will now use refrigerants such as ammonia and R404A which have zero ozone depleting potential. These refrigerants are also proven to be more energy efficient than the R22 refrigerant and are therefore a wiser and more popular choice for the companies in question. What are my company’s alternatives to R22?

Most companies that are affected by the R22 legislation will have a policy to specify only the following environmentally friendly refrigerants are incorporated in new equipment: ammonia, R404A and R407c. The chosen alternative is decided at business unit level and is usually dependent upon the business’ requirements towards energy efficiency.

When do the changes have to be completed by?

Although many companies have undergone or are in the process of exchanging their R22 refrigerants, huge conversions still need to be undertaken to ensure that the 2015 deadline for complete R22 replacement is accomplished.

Additional complications come about when considering the pressure of changing a R22 refrigeration system has upon a company that relies upon the refrigerator for is daily running. Key to a smooth transition lies with ensuring the successful project management of the removal of the R22 refrigerant and professional installation of a replacement system.

Central project issues include effective and efficient utilisation of existing equipment wherever possible, construction of new building, minimising disruption to ongoing operations and the smooth integration of new plant during a suitable period. Most importantly, the careful and safe removal of the R22 and its integral chemicals is foremost to an effective exchange. The replacement of R22 also carries substantial risk as the new refrigerants contain Hydrocarbons. Consisting mostly of Iso-butane, Propane and Ammonia, these refrigerants have additional hazards associated with them which will require specialist engineering skills to deal with.

R22 Refrigerant Phase out

From 1 January 2010 Virgin R22 Refrigerants will be banned.

Fluorinated refrigerants used in air conditioning and refrigeration plant contribute to ozone depletion and the greenhouse effect. European and UK legislation has been created to control and, in some cases, completely ban their use.

R22 is the most common refrigerant gas and is currently used in over 60% of air conditioning units in the UK.

From December 2009 the use of virgin R22 refrigerant will be banned and all stocks destroyed.

Virgin HCFCs will no longer be available, or ‘new’ mineral refrigerant such as the commonly used R22 will no longer be on the market for sale, leaving only ‘reclaimed’ refrigerant available for re-sale from registered dealers.

Concerns regarding Reclaimed R22 Refrigerant
Reclaimed R22 refrigerant also carries the risk of contamination from wherever it has been reclaimed from. Oil or moisture contamination could have a detrimental effect on any plant or equipment it is introduced to. Whilst ‘reclaimed’ gas is ‘cleaned’, prior to resale, its quality cannot be guarantee, nor can the removal of all contaminant.

In essence, from 2010 we will quickly see the demise in availability of refrigerant such as R22, inevitably causing prices to accelerate. This will have the knock-on effect of increasing the cost of maintaining existing equipment using HCFCs, up until 2015, when they will be banned entirely and any equipment using them rendered redundant.

1 January 2015 – all R22 Refrigerants will be banned

Come 2015, once the ban on R22s is in place, it is important to be aware that the end user will be the liable party in terms of its responsibility for its plant and equipment. The end user has a legal duty to ensure the safe removal and disposal of HCFCs such as R22, from any of its plant or equipment.

What are the risks of non-compliance regarding R22 Refrigerant?

• Loss of insurance cover
• Health and safety litigation
• Environmental litigation
• Business interruption
• Loss of operationally critical units

How Chillaire Can Help With R22 Phase Out

At Chillaire, we specialise in helping our clients to become compliant with the new legislation. Many companies are actually unaware of the new laws regarding R22 Refrigerant, including many within the air conditioning and refrigeration industry.

We can provide free advice & if required an assessment can be carried out of your equipment by attending site to find out whether or not the law is applicable to you. We will then give you advice on any actions that you may need to take with reference to the F Gas laws and a any R22 related issues.

How can Chillaire save You money?

In many business applications much of the electrical equipment such as lighting, computing and display use small amounts of power. In these situations air conditioning may account for 50% or more of the power usage.

Poorly maintained air conditioning units can often work at 30-40% efficiency and can be costing hundreds of pounds more than they should to run each year.

R22 – Government Tax Allowances to upgrade your equipment

As part of an R22 phase out solution where new equipment may play a part, the government is offering tax incentives to promote the use of new energy saving capital purchases.

Enhanced Capital allowance (ECA) enables a business to claim 100% capital allowance on their spending on new equipment.

Installation of modern, efficient air conditioning units along with the ECA can give dramatic cost reductions and short payback times. In many cases it can be shown that new air conditioning equipment will cover its cost in as little as 3 years.