Refrigerant Gas Supplier Serving Northern England & Northern England Looking for a reliable refrigerant gas supplier in Northern England? Refrigerant Gas Supplies Ltd is based in Wakefield, West Yorkshire — based in Wakefield — central to the North of England from Northern England — and delivers refrigerant cylinders across Northern England and the whole of […]
Refrigerant Gas Supplier Serving the UK & the United Kingdom Looking for a reliable refrigerant gas supplier in the UK? Refrigerant Gas Supplies Ltd is based in Wakefield, West Yorkshire — based in Wakefield with UK-wide next-day delivery from the UK — and delivers refrigerant cylinders across the United Kingdom and the whole of the […]
Why Superheat and Subcooling Matter for R32 Systems Setting correct superheat and subcooling is the key indicator of a correctly charged R32 heat pump or air conditioning system. Because R32 must always be charged by weight, verifying these values after charging confirms the system is operating within manufacturer specification and at maximum efficiency. What Is […]
Are All Refrigeration Systems Covered by UK F-Gas Regulations? While UK F-Gas Regulations cover the vast majority of refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump systems, there are specific categories of equipment and substances that are either exempt or fall outside the main certification requirements. Understanding these exemptions helps engineers and operators identify where standard F-Gas […]
Refrigerants Used in UK Commercial Chillers Commercial water chillers serve office buildings, hotels, hospitals and industrial processes across the UK. The refrigerant choice for chiller applications differs from split AC and direct expansion systems, with different priorities around efficiency, charge size, flammability and future compliance. R134a — The Legacy Chiller Refrigerant R134a has long been […]
Why You Should Plan Your R404A Replacement Now With UK F-Gas quotas tightening and R404A prices rising significantly, now is the time for refrigeration engineers and facility managers to plan the transition to lower-GWP alternatives. R448A and R449A offer around 65% lower GWP than R404A and are compatible with most existing R404A commercial refrigeration equipment. […]
Refrigerant Gas Supplier Serving Yorkshire & Yorkshire Looking for a reliable refrigerant gas supplier in Yorkshire? Refrigerant Gas Supplies Ltd is based in Wakefield, West Yorkshire — based in Wakefield — central to the Yorkshire region from Yorkshire — and delivers refrigerant cylinders across Yorkshire and the whole of the UK. We stock all major […]
What Is COP and Why Does It Matter? COP (Coefficient of Performance) is the measure of a heat pump efficiency — the ratio of heat output to electrical energy input. A COP of 3 means the heat pump delivers 3 kW of heat for every 1 kW of electricity consumed. For UK homeowners and businesses, […]
Refrigerant in UK VRF Systems VRF (Variable Refrigerant Flow) systems are widely used in UK commercial and mixed-use buildings. They allow simultaneous heating and cooling across multiple zones from a single outdoor unit, making them ideal for offices, hotels and retail environments. Understanding the refrigerant requirements of VRF systems is essential for commissioning and service […]
Are R32 Systems Required to Have Leak Checks? Yes. R32 is a fluorinated greenhouse gas regulated under UK F-Gas Regulations. Any system containing R32 at or above 5 tonnes CO2 equivalent (approximately 7.4 kg of R32 at GWP 675) is subject to mandatory periodic leak checks. However, the vast majority of domestic R32 heat pumps […]
