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  • Safe Contractor Approved

    Article Date: 13.01.2010

    Cooltech Air Conditioning Limited has been accredited by the SAFE Contractor scheme which highlights high standards of health and safety among contractors.

    To achieve approved status, companies undergo a stringent vetting process covering health and safety procedures and their past safety record. All approved companies are listed on the SAFE Contractor database for potential clients to examine and to ensure that the contractor they choose for their project, is a SAFE one.

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  • R22 Phase Out

    Article Date: 13.01.2010

    From 1st January 2010 there will be a European Legislation ban on the use of new R22 refrigerant. Many people though are still unaware of these changes and how it might affect their business.

    What is R22?

    Used widely throughout air conditioning systems and refrigeration plants, R22 is a low temperature refrigerant.

    Why does it need to be replaced?

    Studies have shown that R22 has a detrimental effect on the ozone layer and has resulted in EU legislation which states:

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  • The World's Biggest VRF Air Conditioning System Installed

    Article Date: 16.06.2009

    This article was taken from the Modern Building Services magazine on 9th June 2009.

    Star City is the name of this residential development in Seoul, and it is billed as being a benchmark of construction projects for many years to come.

    Due to its sheer scale, the project is breathtaking – and it will be a huge reference point in Seoul, a city full of stark landmark buildings.
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  • Something New To The Air Conditioning Market

    Article Date: 12.06.2009

    Samsung is a name synonymous with expertise in electronics, with the UK air conditioning division somewhat in the shadow of the successful consumer band. All that could be about to change, with the recent launch of Samsung’s Digital Variable Multi (DVM) system, which is said to represent a significant advancement over conventional VRF systems.  A relative new comer to the UK market, the company is confident that its product offering will see it make significant inroads.

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  • Variable Air

    Article Date: 02.06.2009

    Variable Air Volume (VAV) was one of the most popular systems dating back to the 1970s. The UK market was producing around 80,000 VAV boxes a year at its peak but, recently its popularity has reduced in favour of air water systems, particularly chilled beams. However, there are still applications for VAV with variable cooling loads such as meeting rooms and specialist process air conditioning market, such as laboratories.

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  • Flexible Fan Coils

    Article Date: 26.05.2009

    Flexible Fan Coils

    Fan coil units are popular as ever. Manufactures have driven down costs, and offer better engineered products with improved energy efficiency.
    Fan coil units offer an effective way of delivering locally conditioned air to a space that can be adjusted to suit requirements and their flexibility give them an edge over other cooling solutions. read more

  • Carbon Trust - Interest Free Loans

    Article Date: 22.04.2009

    It can be hard for companies to raise or secure enough capital to replace their existing air conditioning systems due to the age or type of refrigerant it runs on. The Carbon Trust can help; they can offer unsecured interest free loans to replace your existing air conditioning equipment, with no arrangement fees. The loan can be repaid over a period of up to four years, and many borrowers have found that their energy savings more than cover their repayments. Cooltech Air Conditioning can complete and submit the loan application form for you, saving you time and money.

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