Building Ventilation
Is building ventilation a legal requirement? In short, yes, it is! However, the issue is actually not that straight forward and there a...
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K Edwards
- Apr 11
- 2 min
Understanding the Difference Between VRV and VRF Air Conditioning Systems
When it comes to efficient cooling and heating solutions for buildings, VRV and VRF systems often come into the conversation. While they...
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K Edwards
- Mar 27
- 1 min
Duct Cleaning
What is the duct cleaning process? The TR19 guidelines state the recommended intervals between cleans. However, the cleaning intervals...
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K Edwards
- Feb 25
- 5 min
Indoor Air Quality
And why this matters! We are often asked about Indoor Air Quality, why it's important and what can be done about improving IAQ in our...
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K Edwards
- Jan 5
- 2 min
Rogue online trader hit with big fine!
he below article appeared on the 4th January 2024 in the ACR Journal and is reproduced here, in full, with their permission. The...
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K Edwards
- Oct 9, 2023
- 2 min
What is S.B.S?
And how does it affect me? Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) is a term used to describe a condition where occupants of a building experience a...
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K Edwards
- Aug 30, 2023
- 2 min
What are the F Gas Regulations?
The F Gas Regulations are a set of rules in the UK that are designed to reduce the use and release of fluorinated greenhouse...
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K Edwards
- Aug 14, 2023
- 2 min
My A/C is 'leaking' water!
Is this a problem? In short - no. It's not a problem. An air conditioning unit produces condensation as a natural part of its cooling...
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K Edwards
- Jul 29, 2023
- 2 min
How noisy are Air Conditioning units?
The noise level of modern air conditioning units in the UK can vary depending on a number of factors, such as the type of unit concerned,...
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K Edwards
- Jul 7, 2023
- 1 min
Why do people talk about Fresh Air?
And why is it important for Air Conditioning? Fresh Air is important in buildings because it helps to maintain good Indoor Air Quality...
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K Edwards
- May 28, 2023
- 2 min
R410a Refrigerant Phaseout
And what does it mean? R410A refrigerant is being phased out in the UK as part of the European Union's F-Gas regulation, which aims to...
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K Edwards
- May 15, 2023
- 1 min
What are TM44 surveys?
And are they compulsory? Air conditioning Energy Assessments are now a legal requirement under The Energy Performance of Buildings...
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K Edwards
- May 5, 2023
- 1 min
Planning Permission
Do I need Planning Permission to install A/C in my house? This is one of the most common questions we get asked here at Hertfordshire Air...
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K Edwards
- Apr 25, 2023
- 1 min
What is REFCOM?
REFCOM is a UK-based organization that is responsible for regulating the refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pump sector. It is the...
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K Edwards
- Mar 14, 2023
- 1 min
MVHR's - what are they?
MVHR stands for "Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery." It is a type of ventilation system that is used to provide fresh air to a...
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K Edwards
- Mar 7, 2023
- 1 min
Heat Pumps for Heating?
In the UK, gas boilers are being phased out as part of the government's plans to decarbonize the heating sector and reduce greenhouse gas...
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K Edwards
- Mar 6, 2023
- 2 min
What Is Air Conditioning?
Air Conditioning is a popular feature in homes and businesses in the UK, particularly in the warmer months of the year. It provides a...
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K Edwards
- Mar 4, 2023
- 2 min
F-Gas News: F-gas violators face £200,000 fines:
After receiving support from the industry, the Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases (Amendment) Regulations 2018 were laid before the UK...
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K Edwards
- Mar 3, 2023
- 2 min
Global Warming Performance
According to 2014 EU F-Gas Regulation (517/2014), EU countries must reduce the Global Warming Performance year by year. This regulation...
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K Edwards
- Mar 2, 2023
- 3 min
Heat recovery ventilation
If you’ve followed the news at all over the past few months you will have noticed all the items focusing on air quality and in particular...
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