After 31st December 2014 it will no longer be legal to top up or replenish a system using R22 gas. Daikin UK will continue to supply spare parts for systems originally sold as R22. The legislation relates to the gas not the equipment.  

R22 ban and its impact on Daikin spare parts

It is no longer legal to top up or replenish a system using R22 gas.  Daikin UK will continue to supply spare parts for systems originally sold as R22. This legislation relates to the gas not the equipment. 

Daikin offer a selection of R22 replacement technologies for Split / SkyAir and VRV ranges that allow the re-use of pipework to minimise the costs of replacement and disruption to the customers’ business.

Statement from the Environment Agency:

The Fluorinated Gases and Ozone Depleting Substance Regulations state, maintenance requiring the joining of 2 or more pieces of equipment or circuits should only be undertaken by a qualified engineers and if containing HFC gas, from an F-gas Certified Company.  After 31st December 2014, the use of HCFC gas will no longer be legal if required to top up / replenish your equipment, this includes recovered gas.”