Buying refrigerant gas in the UK involves more than simply placing an order. F-Gas regulations impose certification requirements on both buyers and sellers, and not all suppliers operate within the rules. This guide explains exactly what you need — and what to watch out for — when purchasing refrigerant gas for HVAC and refrigeration work […]
R22 was banned from service use in the UK in 2015. For the millions of commercial AC, heat pump and chiller systems designed around R22, R407C became the standard retrofit solution. This guide covers the complete R22 to R407C conversion process, what can go wrong, and how to do it right the first time. Why […]
R32 is the refrigerant in virtually every new air conditioning system installed in the UK today. Whether you’re commissioning a new Daikin, Mitsubishi Electric, Fujitsu or Samsung split system, you’re working with R32. This guide covers everything HVAC engineers need to know — from thermophysical properties to A2L safety, charge weights, and why R32 replaced […]
If you maintain commercial refrigeration equipment in the UK — supermarkets, cold stores, food processing facilities, or transport refrigeration — R404A is almost certainly part of your daily work. This guide explains the current status of R404A under UK F-Gas regulations in 2025, what the phase-down means in practice, and how to plan the transition […]
One of the most common questions in vehicle AC servicing is: does this car use R134a or R1234yf? Getting it wrong — even accidentally — can damage the AC system, void the warranty, and breach UK F-Gas regulations. This guide explains exactly how to identify the correct refrigerant for any UK vehicle. The Short Answer: […]
If you work in HVAC, refrigeration or vehicle air conditioning in the UK, F-Gas certification is a legal requirement for purchasing and handling most common refrigerants. This guide explains exactly what F-Gas certification is, who needs it, how to get it, and what it allows you to do — updated for 2025. What Is F-Gas […]
If you work in HVAC or facilities management in the UK, you’ve probably heard that “R410A is being phased out”. But what does that actually mean for your business? Is it banned? Is it unavailable? Can you still buy it? This article sets out the facts about R410A’s status under UK F-Gas regulations in 2025. […]
If you’re an HVAC engineer or facility manager in the UK, you’ve almost certainly been asked the question: should I be using R32 or R410A? The short answer is: R32 for all new installations, R410A only for servicing existing systems. But the full picture matters — this guide covers everything you need to know about […]
Whether you’re an F-Gas certified HVAC engineer, a refrigeration technician, or a business looking to source refrigerant gases in bulk, this guide covers everything you need to know about buying refrigerant gas in the UK in 2025 — which gases are legal, where to buy them, pricing, and the F-Gas regulations you must follow. Refrigerant […]
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