When a college in Hereford faced a critical heating issue after its permanent boilers were condemned, there was no time to lose. Heating was essential not only to maintain comfortable learning spaces but also to meet health and safety compliance for students and staff. With temperatures dropping and the academic term underway, a reliable temporary boiler hire solution was the only option to keep the campus warm and fully operational.
Ideal Heat Solutions was called in to design and install a complete boiler hire package that would restore heating quickly, safely, and without disruption to classes.
We followed a structured process to ensure fast delivery and installation.
Shortly after the initial enquiry, our engineering team attended the site to carry out a detailed survey. This included:
By completing this survey quickly, we were able to recommend the most effective package, configured for speed of installation.
The following equipment was dispatched promptly to the site:
Each piece of equipment was pre-configured for rapid installation, minimising downtime.
Our engineers coordinated delivery and positioning of the boilers, fuel tank, and ancillary equipment. Using stainless steel braided hoses, the boilers were connected to the plant system, with the plate heat exchanger ensuring safe system separation.
The temporary system was pressure tested, commissioned, and fully operational within hours, meaning the college’s heating was restored without interruption to scheduled activities.
The equipment chosen combined power, reliability, and compliance with education-sector requirements:
The project required a quick heating solution that would:
We supplied and installed a temporary boiler hire package that included two 500kW boilers, a 4,500L fuel tank, and a plate heat exchanger system. Our engineers ensured all connections were completed safely, tested, and commissioned with precision.
The outcome was a seamless, reliable hot water supply throughout the project.
Key results included:
-Zero disruption – Food production continued without interruption.
-Uninterrupted NHS meal supply – Critical contracts remained fulfilled.
-Fast deployment – Boiler and PHE installed and commissioned within hours.
-Client satisfaction – The customer praised the professionalism and speed of installation.
Ideal Heat Solutions has extensive experience delivering temporary boiler hire for education facilities across the UK.
Key advantages include:
Heating failures in educational settings can have serious consequences, affecting comfort, safety, and compliance. In this case, Ideal Heat Solutions ensured that a large college remained fully operational during a critical winter period by supplying and installing 2 x 500kW oil-fired boilers with ancillary equipment.
From the quick survey to seamless installation and commissioning, our team delivered a solution that was fast, safe, and effective. With no disruption to students and staff, the temporary boiler hire system provided the continuity the college needed during a time of urgent need.
Temporary boiler hire for education isn’t just about equipment—it’s about protecting learning environments and ensuring uninterrupted operation when permanent systems fail.
Contact us today for a free, no-obligation quote on temporary boiler hire for education and institutional facilities.
How quickly can you install a temporary boiler for education facilities?
We can survey within 24 hours and often deliver and install within days, depending on site requirements.
Do you provide heat-only temporary boilers?
Yes — we offer tailored heat-only boiler hire solutions with plate heat exchangers and pumps.
What sizes of boilers are available for education hire?
Our fleet ranges from 15kW electric units to 1.5MW packaged boilers.
Do you supply fuel tanks and pipework with boilers?
Yes — we provide bunded fuel tanks, pumps, PHEs, and stainless steel hosework for a complete solution.
Do you support compliance in education facilities?
Yes — all equipment meets UK safety standards, and our engineers are trained to work in sensitive, high-compliance environments.
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