The very word regulation conjures up thoughts of red tape and bureaucracy, but when you consider that a system loosing 15 per cent of its refrigerant charge through leakage could see a 50 per cent drop in cooling capacity and a corresponding 100 per cent increase in energy consumption, let alone the value of goods lost through damage.
F-Gas may seem like increased bureaucratic control, but it has the potential to streamline processes, cut wastage, reduce your impact on the environment as well as bring significant bottom line benefits.
Consultants and installers should also be aware that EN378 is still applicable. As refrigeration systems become larger the possibility of contravening these safety guidelines is a cause for concern. The installation of fixed leak detection systems will reduce the risk factors and ensure EN378 is not breached.
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