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Technical
The IOR's RACHP Eng Tech Section provides access to 100's of good practice guides and bulletins designed to provide practical "toolbox talk" style information for technicians, service engineers, installers and maintenance experts. Members are sent new printed bulletins every quarter and IOR or Section members can download them free from the IOR website. (Non members £6 per issue). If you are a Technician or employ Technicians please forward this information. Membership of the section is just £42 per year with immediate access to all downloads, past bulletins and annual CPD certificate.
Looking for more publications and technical information from the IOR? View our online library at https://ior.org.uk/technical/buy-documents
This quarter's publications are:
- Guidance on Carriage of Compressed Gas Cyliners GPG106
- Brazer Approval, Testing and Certification CPG105 (FREE)
- Air Conditioning Technology course pt 5 - the compressor GPG104
Join the section now at https://ior.org.uk/membership/technician-membership
Recent posts
New Technician Good Practice Guides Available
6 Nov 2025
Topics of the new bulletins include direct expansion water-to-refrigerant evaporators, electrical safe isolation and determining the wattage of electric heaters.
Publication
GB F Gas consultation launched by DEFRA
5 Nov 2025
The outcomes will be used to shape future legislation for our sector. Take part in this consultation to make the views of the RACHP industry heard. Industry groups will be coordinating a response through ACRIB (Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Industry Board).
News
Talk on the Future of Compressors Now Available
5 Nov 2025
The talk by Prof. Ahmed Kovacevic, FREng on emerging technologies in compressors and their systems is now available from the IOR website.
Recording
IOR’s Committees Share Achievements and Plans
3 Nov 2025
On 29 October, the IOR members met to share their reports on activity, plans and strategies for the future. Seven IOR committees met, including Membership, Education, Environment, Technical, Engineering Technician Group, Women in RACHP, and the Dinner Committee.
Live event
IOR 2025 Election Results Announced
29 Oct 2025
At the IOR Annual General Meeting held on 29 October 2025, election results were announced. Stephen Gill FInstR was voted President-Elect, and Stephen Benton FInstR together with David Bostock FInstR were elected as Trustees to the IOR Board.
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