Guidance from DEFRA on calculating charge size
Equipment operators have a legal obligation to keep a record of the amount of refrigerant that their systems contain.
A refrigerant charge calculator spreadsheet has been prepared to help estimate the amount of refrigerant in refrigeration or air-conditioning equipment. Making a reasonable estimate of the refrigerant charge in a circuit is necessary in order to understand which of the Regulation's obligations will apply to the operator responsible for that piece of equipment.
Further Guidance
F Gas Support - UK Government have set up a free helpline to deal with individual queries about the F Gas Regulations and to provide a central resource for information, particularly for end users but also for anyone else affected by the F Gas or ODS Regulations. The following contact points are now in operation:
Telephone Helpline: 0161 874 3663 Email: Fgas-support@enviros.com Website: www.defra.gov.uk/fgas