REFRIGERANT GASES – NEW LEGISLATION


WHAT ARE OUR RESPONSIBILITIES?


Keeping records is a legal requirement The operator of the refrigerant equipment, along with the company that services the equipment, must keep the following records about any equipment that has to be checked for leaks: • quantity and type of refrigerant installed • quantity and type added during maintenance • details (name, address and certificate number) of any companies that install, service or decommission equipment • dates and results or mandatory leak checks • measures taken to recover and dispose of gases when disposing of equipment


It must be recorded if the refrigerant gas used in the equipment has to be recycled or reclaimed. All records must be kept for 5 years.


WHAT ARE OUR OPTIONS?


Unfortunately, there is no ‘one size fits all’. It depends on the system being installed/retrofitted. A qualified refrigeration engineer will be able to help in selecting the right alternative.


Replace existing systems with new equipment designed to run with refrigerants of lower GWP. A good solution for existing near to end-of-life.


Retrofit existing plant to replace R404A with lower GWP alternatives such as R407A, R407F, R448A and R449A with energy efficiency increase of between 4-15% depending on the refrigeration system.


Reclaim R404A refrigerant gas which can be used until 1st Jan 2030


The team at Angel Refrigeration are also on hand to help customers to select the right cabinet for their display, storage and processing requirements. We understand the need for energy and space saving equipment, along with the importance of low noise and heat emission. At Angel Refrigeration,


we are finding that more and more small to medium retailers, food producers and restaurants are turning to us to find refrigeration solutions that combine their storage, display and food processing needs. Building on the success


and the demand for the Meat Store, Everlasting have now expanded their range of Meat Aging storage and display cabinets.


Coreco CHM 5 100 EG


Everlasting Stagionatore double glass door Meat Ager We initially developed


the Everlasting Meat Store to create the ideal climate for aging, displaying and storing beef. We understand the importance of the right temperature, humidity and airflow, along with responsive recovery rates. This development was driven by our customer’s needs to create additional space and provide a separate area away from other meat, game and poultry products.


These days we are


finding that throughout the food chain consumers have moved on from being satisfied with just what is on offer but now want to know more about where their food has come from and how it has been processed and produced. Consumers are responding well to those food producers who can demonstrate provenance and care in more detail.


For more information, help and advice Call us on 01327 810370


Contact: sales@angelrefrigeration.co.uk Visit www.angelrefrigeration.co.uk


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