Abstract: A system (1) for recharging portable breathing apparatus, said system comprising a supply of high pressure air (2), a plurality of portable recharging stations (7), each recharging station being connected to the supply of air via an air delivery line (9), a valve portion (18) mounted within a handle (19) on each portable recharging station, said portion being connectable to a corresponding valve portion (17) on a portable breathing apparatus (25) in a push fit manner.