One of the most common reasons for an air conditioning unit to leak water is a clogged drain line. Over time, dust, dirt, and debris can accumulate in the drain line, causing water to back up and overflow. To fix this issue, you can use a wet/dry vacuum to suck out any debris clogging the drain line. Alternatively, you can use a wire brush or a pipe cleaner to remove the blockage manually.

Another reason for aircon leaking water is a frozen evaporator coil. When the evaporator coil freezes, it can cause excess water to drip and leak from the unit. To fix this issue, you should turn off the air conditioner and allow the ice to melt completely. Once the ice has melted, you can turn on the unit again and check if the problem persists.

Low refrigerant levels can also cause aircon leaking water. If the refrigerant levels are low, the evaporator coil can freeze and cause the unit to leak water. To fix this issue, you should call a professional air conditioning technician to inspect and recharge the refrigerant levels.

In conclusion, aircon leaking water can be a sign of several problems that require immediate attention. If you notice your air conditioning unit is leaking water, it's essential to troubleshoot and fix the issue promptly to prevent further damage and costly repairs. If you're unable to fix the issue on your own, it's recommended to call a professional air conditioning technician to inspect and repair your unit.

According to the International Energy Association’s (IEA) latest tracking report, space cooling demand experienced the highest annual growth among all buildings end uses last year, consuming about 2,000TWh or nearly 16% of buildings’ electrical energy.

To be in line with its Net Zero Emissions (NZE) by 2050 scenario, the IEA says the average efficiency rating of new air conditioning units would need to increase at least 50% by 2030 in all markets.

The NZE is a pathway for the global energy sector to achieve net zero CO2 emissions by 2050, while also achieving universal energy access by 2030 and major improvements in air quality.

With energy consumption for space cooling more than tripling since 1990, the IEA insists that progress on efficiency and power sector decarbonisation are not enough to curb the growth of emissions associated with rising space cooling demand

Even though space cooling equipment performance is known to be improving continuously and electricity production is becoming less carbon-intensive, the IEA says indirect CO2 emissions from space cooling are increasing rapidly – more than doubling to nearly 1Gt between 1990 and 2021.

In the Net Zero Emissions by 2050 scenario, indirect CO2 emissions associated with space cooling demand by 2030 fall to about one-third of those in 2021, with a decrease in emissions intensity per unit six times faster than over the past decade.

Energy demand for space cooling has risen by an average of 4% per year since 2000, twice as quickly as for lighting or water heating. The number of units in operation has more than doubled since 2000, reaching over 2.2 billion units in 2021. 

Globally, space cooling energy demand rose over 6.5% in 2021, with growth close to 8-9% in Asia Pacific and Europe. Causes of growth vary across countries, but increased appliance ownership and rising temperatures are the main drivers.

While the global average efficiency of air conditioners has improved steadily in recent years, the IEA insists that without moving towards the best available products, and improving the performance of the buildings, electricity demand for space cooling in buildings could increase by as much as 40% by 2030.

Penetration of air conditioning equipment is not equally distributed across the globe and frequently the people most in need of cooling are the ones with less access to the technology. Only around 5% of households in sub-Saharan Africa are equipped with an air conditioning unit, roughly 10% in India and Indonesia, and around 30% in Mexico and Brazil. This compares with more than 85% in Japan, Korea and the USA.

Meanwhile, rising temperatures, together with a growing population, urbanisation and improved living standards, are driving a sharp increase in the adoption of air conditioning, which is expected to jump from 35% of the global population today to nearly 45% in 2030.

The new Euroclass BL-s1,d0 fire performance certification demonstrates that, in the event of a fire, Tubolit Split and DuoSplit generate no, or very little, smoke in the first 10 minutes and no flaming particles, giving inhabitants time to safely evacuate. It is one of the highest ratings available and means that the products meet all UK building regulations and so are suitable for use in a wide range of environments, the company says.

Pre-insulated with Armacell’s Tubolit closed-cell polyethylene, Tubolit Split and DuoSplit are designed for both domestic and commercial use. They can be used to connect the indoor and outdoor components of split and multi-split air-conditioning systems and air-source heat pumps. 

Tubolit Split is a single pre-insulated copper pipe. DuoSplit is a pair of flow-and-return pipes for use when the two follow the same route.

The insulation has a textured, adhesive finish, which allows contractors to quickly and easily join and separate pipes without the application of glue. 

The polyolefin-copolymer coating makes Tubolit Split and DuoSplit resistant to mechanical corrosion, whilst also offering protection against UV radiation. Its closed-cell composition limits the formation of condensation, thus preventing drainage systems from becoming overwhelmed.

They are available in lengths of 20m, 25m and 50m.