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Tis month we look at energy saving where keeping equipment in as good condition and as up to date as possible are key methods to maintaining an energy efficient system. Refrigerants are core to sustainability of course, and in these pages, Climalife explains why it’s time to commit to your refrigerant strategy. Tere are many reasons to specify and fit heat pumps in a range of applications. Tim Mitchell of Klima-Term outlines the lessons learned from his own company’s experiences.


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Here’s to a happy new year! elcome to the first issue of 2025.


Refurbishing and upgrading mechanical ventilation systems can enhance performance, reduce their impact on the planet, save energy, and enhance the indoor environment for occupants as Alpesh Trivedi of Carrier Service explains. In the meantime, Matthew Blackmore of Armstrong Fluid Technology looks at how pump upgrades can help maximise opportunities.


Steve Dawson from Guardian Water Treatment outlines how the adoption of real- time monitoring for preventing corrosion in closed circuit HVAC systems represents a transformative step in sustainable building practices.


At one end of the building scale Rick Clarke of NIBE, looks at the future of domestic HVAC, which in the new build sector uses technology that covers heating, ventilation and cooling all in one – while at the other end, George Hannah of Vertiv explains why chilled water solutions are the backbone of liquid cooling in future data centres. I hope you find this issue informative and interesting,


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