New RACHP EngTech Bulletins are now available for immediate access on the members’ area of the IOR website.

New bulletins are:
 
  • The Impact of Dirty Condenser Coils (GPG 139): in this bulletin, we identify the impact of dirty coils on air-cooled condensers and how a lack of maintenance can negatively affect the overall the performance of a refrigeration system. This bulletin will provide a check list when it comes to cleaning
  • Distributors and Flooded Evaporators (GPG 140): this bulletin is the latest in the air-conditioning series and follows on from the guidance on expansion valves hunting (GPG 137). 
The latest issue of Service Matters is also available in the members' area.
 
Not a subscriber yet? You could also access the IOR's extensive library of technical content, visit https://ior.org.uk/online-application-form-rachp-subscribers to find out more.
 

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