TEMPORARY BOILER HIRE SOLUTION FOR EDUCATION IN HEREFORD

ENSURING CONSISTENT HEATING DURING WINTER MONTHS

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.

OUR TEMPORARY BOILER RESPONSE: STEP BY STEP

We followed a structured process to ensure fast delivery and installation.

  1. – Site Survey & Assessment

Shortly after the initial enquiry, our engineering team attended the site to carry out a detailed survey. This included:

  • Reviewing plant room access and connection points.
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  • Assessing space restrictions for boiler and fuel tank placement.
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  • Confirming the heat-only requirement to provide temporary heating across the facility.
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  • Mapping safe routes for pipework runs while avoiding disruption to daily operations.

By completing this survey quickly, we were able to recommend the most effective package, configured for speed of installation.

  1. – Equipment Delivery

The following equipment was dispatched promptly to the site:

  • 2 x 500kW Oil-Fired Boilers – high-capacity units to meet the heating demand of the college.
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  • 4,500L Bunded Fuel Tank – ensuring uninterrupted fuel supply with environmental protection.
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  • Heat-Only Plate Heat Exchanger (PHE) & Pump – to safely integrate the temporary system with the existing infrastructure.
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  • Stainless Steel Braided Hosework – providing secure, leak-free connections with flexibility for challenging layouts.

Each piece of equipment was pre-configured for rapid installation, minimising downtime.

  1. – Installation & Setup

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.

  1. – System Design & Operation

  • The two 500kW boilers provided reliable, consistent heat throughout the winter period. The system was designed to operate efficiently with stable performance monitored remotely, supported by our engineers on call 24/7.

SPECIALIST EQUIPMENT DEPLOYED

The equipment chosen combined power, reliability, and compliance with education-sector requirements:

  •  – 2 x 500kW Oil-Fired Boilers – delivering dependable heat output at scale.
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  • 4,500L Bunded Fuel Tank – secure, compliant, and capable of storing sufficient fuel for extended operation.
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  • HTG Plate Heat Exchanger & Pump – ensuring safe and efficient heat transfer.
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  • Stainless Steel Braided Pipework – robust, flexible, and suitable for high-demand environments.

CHALLENGES AND RESULTS

THE CHALLENGE

The project required a quick heating solution that would:

  • Deliver enough heat to cover the entire site.
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  • – Install during the night to avoid disruption and also work around a road closure
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  • – Operate safely in compliance with strict health and safety standards.

OUR SOLUTION

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 RESULT

  • 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.

WHY IDEAL HEAT SOLUTIONS?

Ideal Heat Solutions has extensive experience delivering temporary boiler hire for education facilities across the UK.

Key advantages include:

  • – Expertise in education – understanding the importance of safe, reliable heating for students and staff.
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  • – Modern boiler fleet – packaged and slimline condensing units available from 15kW to 1.5MW.
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  • – Ancillary support – full range of pumps, PHEs, fuel tanks, and hoses.
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  • – 24/7 support – nationwide coverage with fast mobilisation.
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  • Compliance assurance – all installations meet UK safety, hygiene, and environmental regulations.

CONCLUSION

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.

FAQS

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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