Posts by Rob Tuffin

An efficient commercial air conditioning system is essential for maintaining a comfortable and productive environment in workplaces, retail spaces, and public buildings. Poorly designed or outdated systems can lead to high energy costs, uneven cooling, and frequent breakdowns, disrupting business operations and increasing maintenance expenses.  Choosing the right system requires careful planning to ensure it…

What Is R22 Refrigerant?   R22 is a refrigerant gas and is a hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC).  It has been used commonly in air conditioning and refrigeration applications.  However, R22 gas has been banned for use in new equipment for nearly 20 years now and since 2015 it has become illegal to use R22 gas in the…

Why Do Leaks Occur On Refrigerant Circuits?   Occasionally we will recommend carrying out a leak test on your air conditioning or refrigeration system, to check for leaks in the refrigerant pipework.  Refrigerant leaks can occur for various reasons, including: Deterioration of pipework over years, which finally results in a leak. Leaks at joints –…

Whether you have got heating systems, ventilation systems, air conditioning systems or a combination of all three types within your premises, you need to ensure that you have a robust plan to maximise their lifetime and their effectiveness for you and your people. We recommend for all of our clients take a long-term view of…

Friday 9th May 2023 saw the whole Salix Mechanical Ltd team descend on the iconic venue at Mercedez Benz World, to enjoy a full company day out!  This was to recognise the growth of the company over the last 12-24 months including a team that has more than doubled in size within that timeframe. After…

Building owners and users regularly confuse Air Conditioning and Ventilation systems, discussing them as though they perform the same role.  While they both contribute to an optimum indoor environment, their roles are quite different – sometimes you need both, sometimes just one or the other!  We have listed out some questions that we get asked,…

  What Is A Ventilation Validation Survey?   In most instances of modern ventilation systems, we would assume that the ventilation equipment has been correctly designed and sized, to serve the area in which it is installed.  However, sometimes there is a requirement to carry out an independent ventilation validation survey, to ensure that the ventilation…