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I have a Bodner & Mann 17,000 BTU split aircon unit of the pre-gassed variety. This is the identical machine badged as Honeywell and sold through Screwfix. I live in France and purchased this unit some years back out here and the pre-gassed refrigerant was the older R407. The connecting...

You are probably right, just about everything now comes from China. I really don't know much about the quality. The units are BODNER & MANN 17,000 BTUs and are sold in Castorama out here in France for Euros 800 each. Castorama is part of the Kingfisher group (B&Q, Screwfix etc) They don't carry...

Thank you for your replies. I certainly have no intention of interfering with the pipework and will only be undertaking the installation of the "quick connection" units which falls within the length of the supplied pipework. Even here I will be proceeding with extreme caution given the inherent...

I have managed to source a few units which, hopefully, with a bit of care and a lot of attention I should be able to instal myself. However, I am limited to 4 metres being the length of the supplied pre-gassed pipework. The pipework is already connected to the internal unit. Some of my aircon...

Looking at various adverts for air con units I note some use R407 gas and others R410. Is one older than the other or more efficient than the other and is there, in fact, any newer standard of refrigerant. Are there any new regulations I should be considering? I am not looking to install...

I have a 3 phase supply to my farmhouse in France but really have no need for the higher voltage available. Until 15 minutes ago I had no idea as to how the 3 phase worked but now, after searching the net, have a lttle better understanding. I would like to install a new single phase fuse...

I have a long run of 22mm pipe (approx 25 metres) and expansion is creating a problem by pulling pipe clips from wall (wall is very old and constructed of mud brick). Is there such a thing as expansion joints available and, if so, at what lengths should they be fitted. any assistance greatly...