MAGAZINE ARTICLES
HCFC production phase-out
With the phase out of HCFC's such as R22, R408A and R409A rapidly approaching IDS has had a number of articles published in trade magazines warning of the impending phase out. Many are surprised to be told that stockpiled virgin product cannot be used after 31st December 2009 and that shortages may occur before that date.
An important calculation to think about is that if a contractor starts converting in September 2006, and achieved a rate of 1 system a month they would have only converted 28 systems by the start of 2009. Contractors who look after R22 systems need to be taking steps now to ensure that their customers do not suffer from interrupted supply, end users who have any amount of R22 systems need to put programs into place to ensure the same.
See below for these and other magazine articles of interest.
Are You Banking on Reclaim? - ACR Today November
With the ban on use of virgin HCFC's coming into effect at the end of next month the use and availability of reclaimed refrigerant is now vital for those still running R22 equipment.
To read the whole article by our own Peter Dinnage please click here.
ACR Today - October 2009
Although ISCEON® MO29 (R422D) is well proven as a replacement for R22 in direct expansion systems (dx), many industry commentators have reported that direct replacement refrigerants would not work in systems with flooded evaporators.
However IDS Refrigeration, in conjunction with manufacturers DuPont, have set about proving that this is not the case. To read the whole story please click here.
ACR Today - March 2009
For a number of years Government, trade bodies and ACR businesses have been sounding increasingly dire warnings about R22 phase-out. With only 9 months remaining before use of virgin R22 and HCFCs becomes illegal, our Peter Dinnage sees some encouraging signs on the horizon.
To read the whole article please click here.
RAC Magazine Supplement - January 2009
In the January edition of the RAC magazine a suppliment contained some interesting articles covering HCFC phase-out:
Contractor Temperature Control's experience changing out R22 on a VRV system at a large Kensington Hotel was an easy transition for all involved, particulary the guests. To read the article please click here.
The Managing Director of IDS Refrigeration, Mel Bridges, warns of the consequences for those companies in denial over phase out. To read the article please click here.
The Business Development Manager for IDS Refrigeration, Peter Dinnage, makes the case for direct replacement refrigerants. To read the article please click here.
RAC Magazine - August 2008
With the use of virgin R22 banned from December 31st next year industry sources warn that R22 price rises will rise each quarter between now and phaseout and that the rises will be significant.
To read the whole story please click here.
Consulting Engineer - July 2008
There is no doubt the number of companies converting HCFC equipment is steadily increasing. With just 75 weeks before use of virgin HCFCs for maintenance and servicing of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment becomes illegal, why are so many systems still to be replaced or converted to run on proven direct replacement refrigerants? What will be the real cost to those who don't take action now? Is it already too late to take the appropriate action?
To read the whole article please click here.
ACR Today - July 2008
A Refrigerant retrofit project in central London was recently completed by Business Edge, converting a large data room cooling system from R22 to ISCEON MO29 with very favourable results.
To read the whole article please click here.
H&V News – April 2008 - Time Up!
The clock may be ticking the countdown for the ban on virgin HCFC refrigerants, but many end users are struggling to change out, our Peter Dinnage takes an in depth look at the problems facing our industry over the next couple of years with regard to HCFC phase out. Please ensure that as many end users as possible read this!
To read the full article please click here.
ASR Auto Service and Repair - July 2007
With the F'gas regulations now in force, our own Peter Dinnage looks at what this will mean for the motor trade.
To read the whole article please click here.
ACR Today - April 2007
IDS Refrigeration has launched the new lightweight composite construction Frioplus®, which conforms to European directive 1999/36/CE. The new cylinder, manufactured with a tough, durable polypropylene outer casing and reduced steel content inner element has recently undergone a successful pre-launch trial with two IDS refrigerant distributors.
To read the whole article please click here.
Consulting Engineer - Summer 2007
Our own Peter Dinnage takes a look at whether the message is beginning to get through to people and is appropriate action being taken.
To read the whole article please click here.
Service Engineer Magazine - December 2006
The IOR released a document relating to Assessments for safe handling of refrigerants called 'Just the facts'
To read the whole article please click here.
Practical Facilities Management - October 2006
Facilities Managers need to urgently address the implications of the European legislation to phase out the use of ozone depleting refrigerants.
To read the whole article please click here.
ACR News - September 2006
'R22 Time is running out'
With so many systems still on R22 and with phase out rapidly approaching plant operators need to take some tough decisions as a matter of some urgency.
To read the whole article please click here.
ACR Today - August 2006
'Cool move for Northern Foods'
Cooling specialist Start Refrigeration has completed a plant relocation and refurbishment project for one of the UK's leading food producers, Northern Foods.
To read the whole article please click here.
RAC Magazine - June 2006
'R22 - The ticking time bomb'
Retailers are in for a shock over HCFC's - to refer to the phase out of R22 as a ticking time bomb sounds a bit dramatic, but the facts are now beginning to come sharply into focus.
To read the whole article please click here.
Service Engineer - June 2006
'Our Man in Manchester'
This month 'Service Engineer' tests the knowledge of RCL's Manchester team, including questions on the phase out of R22.
To read the whole article please click here.
Modern Building Services - May 2006
'Refrigerant replacement extends chiller life'
Trevor Dann discusses the issues surrounding replacing R22 in chillers to enable them to continue to be used as this refrigerant becomes increasingly unavailable.
To read the whole article please click here.
RAC Magazine - April 2006
'Big push on blends as HCFC clock ticks'
The replacement refrigerant blends have been used to good effect in a myriad of applications including North Sea oil rigs.
To read the whole article please click here.
ACR Today - April 2006
'IDS secures Isceon 9 gas business'
DUPONT the largest global producer of refrigerant has now officially appointed IDS Refrigeration Limited as a UK authorised distributor for the Isceon 9 series of direct replacement refrigerants.
To read the whole article please click here.
ACR Today - March 2006
'The lull before the storm'
Legislation is in place and working, alternative refrigerants are available and the days of R22 should now be numbered but UK acr industry is still delaying the inevitable.
To read the whole article please click here.
