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Free roadshows on the phase-out of HCFC refrigerants
The most common HCFC, R22, is still in widespread use in both air conditioning and refrigeration applications. It is damaging to the ozone layer when released to the atmosphere. Use of HCFCs has already been banned in the manufacture of new equipment. In the next stage, the use of virgin HCFCs for topping up existing equipment will become illegal from the end of 2009. Climate Center is joining forces with A-Gas to present a series of informati... [more]
Turbomiser II can save users up to 50 per cent in energy running costs
The Turbomiser II chiller, a new type of ultra-efficient chiller, launched simultaneously in the UK and across Europe, delivers unprecedented energy savings for end users and takes carbon reduction into new territory for the industry. The Turbomiser II chiller can reduce end users’ power bills by between 30 and 50 per cent - while at the same time dramatically cutting carbon emissions. On some applications, the saving can cut pay-back time to les... [more]
SLX Spectrum offers quiet operation and low emissions for city distribution operations
Thermo King has launched the SLX Spectrum, a full multi-temperature Trailer Refrigeration range based on the SLX concept. The SLX Spectrum has been designed to deliver the same benefits as the SLX platform, but with even greater results. These include improved fuel economy with up to 30% less fuel used than the SL Spectrum and increased green credentials with 30% less CO2 emitted. With whisper-quiet operation the SLX Spectrum is up to 65% qui... [more]
Thermo King's SLX-300 Trailer Refrigeration with higher cooling capacity and faster pull-down and recovery
Thermo King's SLX-300 Trailer Refrigeration range builds on the SLX-200 unit and is the latest addition to the SLX range. Offering all the features of the SLX range, the SLX-300 boasts higher cooling capacity and faster pull-down and recovery due to the use of an electronic throttling valve. The SLX-300 also delivers improved fuel consumption ensuring that operators can improve efficiency and reduce operating costs. With fresh loads, fuel eco... [more]
From 2010 it will be illegal to use R22 refrigerant gas for air conditioning and refrigeration units
From the start of 2010, it will be illegal for air conditioning installers and service engineers to use virgin R22 refrigerant gas for air conditioning and refrigeration units, which will therefore become increasingly difficult to maintain and in a lot of cases will need immediate replacement if they break down. New legislation taking effect from the start of next year could be bad news for anyone with air conditioning that is older than five ... [more]
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