Refrigeration &
F Gas

Wessex Compressors Ltd have fully certified and registered engineers (cat 1) who are trained and competent in the safe handling and disposal of refigerant gasses. we can carry out routine leak detection and full repairs to any refrigerant dryer.

Areas Covered

Fluorinated Gases (F Gas) in Refrigerant Dryers

F gas is an abbreviation for fluorinated gas. F gases are a group of man-made gases which have a variety of industrial applications, such as use in refrigeration, air conditioning and fire safety systems. In the compressed air industry you can commonly find F gases inside refrigerant dryers. In the refrigerant process, through the use of an F gas, the refrigerant dryer removes moisture from the compressed air.

Regulations

Refrigerants must be handled in accordance with:

  • Environmental Protection (controls on ozone-depleting substances) Regulations
  • The Kyoto Protocol
  • The Montreal Protocol
  • The Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases Regulations
  • Health and Safety at Work Act
  • Environmental Protection Act
  • Waste Regulations

Leak Detection

How often does a system need leak checking?

  • R410A (2088 GWP) more than 2.39kg once a year
  • R407C (1774 GWP) more than 2.81kg once a year
  • R404A (3922 GWP) more than 1.27kg once a year
  • R134a (1430 GWP) more than 3.49kg once a year
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Our Refrigeration & F Gas Services

Wessex Compressors Ltd have fully certified and registered engineers (cat 1) who are trained and competent in the safe handling of refrigerant gasses, we can carry out full repairs to any refrigerant dryer, servicing and replacements, routine leak detection as well as decommissioning and removal of your refrigerant dryer. please CONTACT us for more information and advice. We cover Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire and Somerset.

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