A heating contractor working on a live building in Suffolk required a temporary heating solution while a new water-sourced heat pump system was being installed. During the works, full conditioning of the building was still required to maintain comfort and operational continuity.
Ideal Heat Solutions was appointed to supply a temporary electric boiler hire solution that would provide reliable heating via a temporary low-loss header, ensuring AHU coils, fan coils and underfloor heating circuits remained fully operational throughout the installation programme.
We delivered a straightforward, contractor-friendly solution designed for fast deployment and seamless integration.
Working alongside the contractor, the system was specified to:
This ensured continuity of heating while permanent plant works were completed.
We supplied and delivered the following equipment to site:
All equipment was supplied ready for integration into the temporary system arrangement.
The electric boilers were installed and commissioned by the heating contractor as part of the wider works programme.
Key aspects included:
The plug-and-play design allowed for quick setup with minimal disruption.
Throughout the hire period, the electric boiler array provided consistent, controllable heat, maintaining internal conditions while the permanent heat pump system was installed and commissioned.
All equipment was selected for flexibility, efficiency and ease of integration:
The temporary system needed to:
We supplied nine 36kW electric boilers, providing sufficient capacity and redundancy to fully condition the building via AHUs, fan coils and underfloor heating while permanent works were undertaken.
The solution delivered reliable performance throughout the project:
Ideal Heat Solutions supports heating contractors nationwide with temporary electric boiler hire solutions designed for flexibility and reliability.
When installing new heat pump systems, maintaining temporary heating is essential to protect comfort, operations and programme timelines.
By supplying a scalable array of 36kW electric boilers, Ideal Heat Solutions enabled this Suffolk project to continue without interruption — ensuring full building conditioning while permanent plant works were completed.
Call our team today or complete our quick online form for a free, no-obligation quote on temporary electric boiler hire.
How are electric boilers used during heat pump installations?
They provide temporary heating via AHUs, fan coils and UFH while permanent systems are installed.
Can electric boilers support multiple heating circuits?
Yes — they can condition AHUs, fan coils and underfloor heating simultaneously.
Are electric boilers suitable for occupied buildings?
Yes — they operate quietly with zero on-site emissions.
What sizes of electric boilers are available?
Our fleet includes modular electric boilers from 15kW upwards.
Do you supply boilers for contractor-led installations?
Yes — our plug-and-play systems are ideal for contractor integration.
Where do you operate?
We supply temporary electric boiler hire across Suffolk, the South East and nationwide.
Need temporary, planned or emergency electric boiler hire for underfloor heating or screed drying?
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