News & Updates
Press releases and statements from Refcom
Industry warned on equipment imports
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Last month, the Cooling Post issued a press release reminder from the EU that the HFC phasedown has begun as of January 1st this year. All imported equipment pre-charged with HFC refrigerants now must be accounted for in the quota levels for placing on the market. The EU originating report...
Read MoreREFCOM is shortlisted for two ACR News awards!
Monday, February 13, 2017
We're really pleased to tell you that the REFCOM helpdesk has been shortlisted for a 2017 ACR News Award! Thanks to the help and guidance they give all our members (and potential members), our helpdesk team is in the running for the 'Customer Service Award' in the team category. REFCOM...
Read MoreHSE investigations bring focus to risk assessments and method statements
Monday, January 23, 2017
A number of incidents and Health & Safety Executive investigations have recently brought into sharp focus the potential for serious injury and fatal accidents within the refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump sector. Sometimes our field technicians can become a bit blasé about the...
Read MoreChristmas opening times
Thursday, December 22, 2016
The Refcom helpdesk will close for Christmas at 1pm on Friday 23rd December, and re-open at 9am on Tuesday 3rd January. If you have any questions over this period, you should find the answers you need in the F gas and Elite FAQs sections of our website. From the whole Refcom team, we wish you a...
Read MorePRESSURE TESTING IN CHANGING AMBIENT CONDITIONS - TECHNICAL BULLETIN
Thursday, December 8, 2016
Refcom is pleased to publish our latest technical bulletin, focusing on pressure testing in changing ambient conditions. The objective of this technical bulletin is to inform members of the safe method of pressure leak testing of RACHP pipework using oxygen free nitrogen (OFN) at high pressure,...
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