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R290 heat pumps: the 2027 checklist for installers
From 1 January 2027, new monobloc and split air-to-water heat pumps up to 12 kW can no longer use refrigerants with GWP ≥ 150 in the EU. This checklist sums up what changes and what to check on every R290 job:
- Key dates of Regulation (EU) 2024/573
- Tools and certification you need for R290
- The five rules before opening an R290 circuit
- Protection zone and pre-start checks
- What to do if there is a leak