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When your permanent boiler goes offline for planned maintenance, downtime isn’t an option. Heat, hot water, and process energy are critical to keeping your site operational, whether you’re running a hospital, manufacturing plant, or construction project. That’s where temporary boiler hire from Rapid Energy comes in.
With a fleet of high-performance packaged and mobile boilers, Rapid Energy delivers dependable, flexible, and fast-deploying heating solutions designed to keep your operations running smoothly no matter what.
What Is Temporary Boiler Hire?
A temporary boiler is a fully self-contained, mobile heating system that can provide hot water and heating while your permanent plant is offline. Housed in a secure enclosure, these units can be quickly connected to your site’s existing system with minimal disruption.
At Rapid Energy, our fleet includes:
- Packaged boilers ranging from 300kW to 2MW, ideal for industrial and commercial sites.
- Slimline boilers from 100kW to 300kW, perfect for sites with restricted access or limited space.
- Electric boilers from 3kW to 36kW, offering compact, plug-and-play solutions for smaller applications or internal use.
Each unit is designed for rapid deployment, high efficiency, and safe operation, backed by our expert engineering and 24/7 support.
When Do You Need Temporary Boiler Hire?
Many organisations rely on temporary boilers during:
- Scheduled maintenance or plant shutdowns
Keep your site fully operational while your permanent boiler is serviced or upgraded. - Emergency breakdowns
Our emergency boiler rental service ensures a fast response to unplanned failures, minimising downtime. - System upgrades or refurbishments
Maintain heating and hot water continuity during replacement works or system redesigns. - Construction and commissioning projects
Support screed drying, curing, testing, or temporary building heat during early-stage construction. - Seasonal demand
Add capacity during cold weather or peak operational loads.
The Benefits of Using a Temporary Boiler
Choosing temporary boiler hire during maintenance offers significant advantages:
- Zero downtime: Keep your operations, staff, and processes unaffected.
- Cost-effective: Avoid capital expenditure on new systems for short-term needs.
- Fast installation: Rapid deployment by our skilled engineers.
- Energy-efficient options: Reduce emissions and fuel use with modern, high-efficiency boilers.
- 24/7 monitoring and support: Real-time performance tracking on package boilers.
With Rapid Energy, you’re not simply hiring equipment – you’re partnering with experts who ensure your operations stay running, no matter what.
How to Choose the Right Temporary Boiler for Your Site
Selecting the right temporary boiler depends on a few key factors:
- Heat load requirements: Determine the heating or hot water output you need (kW or MW).
- Fuel type: Choose between oil, gas, HVO or electric based on site access and safety requirements.
- Space and access: Consider unit footprint, delivery route, and connection points.
- Duration of hire: Short-term or long-term hire options are available.
- Remote monitoring: Ensure efficiency, compliance, and performance visibility throughout the hire period.
Our technical team can assist with free site assessments to recommend the most suitable boiler configuration.
Temporary Boiler Installation: What to Expect
Our full turnkey service covers every stage of your temporary boiler deployment:
- Site survey & consultation: We assess your site’s requirements, connection points, and logistics.
- Delivery & connection: Our engineers deliver and install the boiler, connecting seamlessly to your existing system.
- Testing & commissioning: Every unit is pressure-tested, certified, and performance-checked before handover.
- Monitoring & maintenance: 24/7 system monitoring and rapid-response support to ensure uninterrupted performance.
Stay Operational with Confidence
Planned maintenance shouldn’t stop your business from running at full capacity. With temporary boiler hire from Rapid Energy, you can maintain heat, hot water, and productivity – no matter the challenge.
From boiler hire for maintenance to emergency boiler rental, our turnkey service ensures minimal disruption, maximum reliability, and total peace of mind.
Get in touch with our technical team today to arrange a free site assessment or same-day hire quote. Call us on 0800 464 7025 or email us at hire@rapidenergy.co.uk.
