The Ins And Outs Of Renting A Temporary Boiler For Your Facility
When you need to make major renovations to your company's physical infrastructure, such as upgrading the heating equipment, you may need to install temporary equipment such as a portable boiler.
Dismantling heavy duty equipment like a boiler requires preparation and close consultation with licensed technicians. The following guide can help you get ready for installing a temporary boiler on your property when your main boiler is out of commission with the help of companies like Nationwide Boiler.
Ordering the Correct Size and Type
Temporary boilers come in a range of sizes and can provide hot water and heat to small facilities such as a mom-and-pop retail store as well as factories with hundreds of employees and power plants.
A boiler rental firm can help you determine the size and type of boiler you need. You can rent portable steam or hot water boilers powered by electricity, propane or natural gas.
Many portable boilers are self-contained units that sit inside trailers and are easy to transport. Construction companies use trailer-mounted portable boilers that can withstand inclement weather to provide heat and hot water to temporary structures. Some portable boilers fit inside shipping containers and have fully-enclosed temporary boiler rooms.
Regardless of what type of boiler you choose, the equipment should be powerful enough to provide your facility with adequate heat on cold days to keep your employees comfortable.
Renting the Right Supplemental Equipment
In addition to obtaining a temporary boiler, you will also need to rent supplemental equipment essential to keep the unit running, such as a generator. A reputable boiler rental company should be able to provide you with the following supplemental equipment.
- Water feed tanks
- Oil tanks
- Water treatment systems
- Power cables
- Hoses
- Deaerators
- Steam silencers
- Air Blowers
- Heat exchangers
- Expansion Tanks
- Circulator Pumps
In addition, you will also need to install an alarm system to alert you when there is a fire hazard such as flames in the boiler or if the unit is low on water.
Preparing Your Business for the Transition
As soon as you know you will need to shut down or replace your main boiler, you need to prepare for company downtime. This includes scheduling employee time off and adjusting your production schedule for reduced operations.
Even if you have a small facility that does not require a heavy duty temporary boiler, you will still need to shut down operations while boiler technicians set up and test the portable unit.
Adhering to Regulations for Temporary Boiler Operation
The federal government, states and some municipalities have specific regulations on the installation and operation of temporary boilers. If you do not adhere to these regulations, you risk getting fined by your local government or running afoul of Environmental Protection Agency rules.
Before you install a portable boiler on your property, you need to apply for a permit from your local government. Some cities, such as New York, have a streamlined application system for portable boilers that need to be installed in emergency situations on commercial property. This is helpful in case your main boiler was damaged due to a natural disaster.
On your permit application you may need to provide details such as the make and model of the boiler, what type of fuel it uses and the name of the licensed installer you hire.
The permit will let you know how long you can operate the unit. For example, in Texas, you cannot operate a portable boiler for more than 180 days on your property. If your main boiler is out of commission for longer than you expect, you may need to renew your temporary boiler permit.
Once the temporary boiler is installed, you may have to schedule a safety inspection conducted by a city or state official.
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