{"id":76057,"date":"2023-08-02T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-02T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ics-cool-energy.local\/2023\/08\/02\/boiler-contingency-planning\/"},"modified":"2024-08-06T07:42:34","modified_gmt":"2024-08-06T07:42:34","slug":"boiler-contingency-planning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.icscoolenergy.com\/hu\/en\/news\/boiler\/boiler-contingency-planning\/","title":{"rendered":"Boiler Contingency Planning – Heating & Hot Water Without Disruption"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You\u2019ve been keeping your commercial boiler well maintained, however the unforeseen has happened \u2013 it\u2019s failed. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s freezing cold and your staff and customers are relying on your provision of heating and hot water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your first point of call is probably your trusted commercial boiler servicing company who have rushed to site to investigate the breakdown, but they are unable to get your boiler back up and running due to the nature of the failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the problem is not resolved soon, it could significantly cost your business and your reputation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having a boiler contingency plan in place will save you time and much stress, whilst protecting your business from unplanned downtime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By surveying your site, equipment and requirements in advance, a bespoke contingency plan can be created, so that in the unfortunate event of a commercial boiler failure, your temperature control partner can respond quickly to deliver, install, commission and test contingent equipment \u2013 getting heating and hot water switched back on quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Boiler hire contingency plan considerations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Capacity <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Do you need the full capacity of the installed heating plant in the event of a failure or can you cope with less.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The demand on a building in the winter will be very different from mid-summer, so why waste money hiring more than you need?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It may also be the case that only critical heating is required, ensuring that the most important or most vulnerable areas are provided with heating in an emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Location <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It is vital that any temporary boiler<\/a> plant is positioned correctly to take into consideration a number of factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most important is to ensure that the products of combustion (POC) are safely dispersed and cannot cause harm to the occupants of nearby buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The boiler must be located a safe distance away from any building with openings such as doors, window and vents that could allow the ingress of fumes into the building. This distance increases with the heating output of the boiler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It may be necessary to extend the flue of the boiler to ensure the safe dispersal of the POC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vehicle access <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The location must also be safely accessible for delivery and collection vehicles with the minimum of disruption. The delivery vehicle(s) may be very large so you may even need to review the route to your premises to avoid narrow streets and low bridges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fuel <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Most rental boilers are capable of running using diesel or natural gas. Natural gas is currently both cheaper and cleaner, however diesel is often quicker to install in an emergency. It may be possible to install a diesel unit for rapidity and then change the fuel over to gas later for economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If using diesel, then consideration must be given to access for the tanker delivering fuel as well as ensuring any local fire regulations are adhered to when siting the fuel tank. Also, short-term solutions often end up being on site longer than anticipated, so fuel efficiency can become very important, therefore it\u2019s important to choose a boiler hire company that has energy efficient equipment it\u2019s fleet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mechanical connections <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

What is the best place to break into the buildings hot water system(s)? Can existing expansion, pressurisation, top up, heat exchangers and other ancillary equipment be utilised or are these required as part of the hire package?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is there a natural access point into the system or are modifications required to allow interface?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Electrical connection <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Is there a suitable power supply for the required hire equipment?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bear in mind that there is already a power supply for the incumbent heating plant but this may need to be used for repairs and test running simultaneously, while the rental equipment is in use. Also, the hire plant may need a different electrical supply than the installed equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Safety <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As well as the POC, issue and Fuel Tank siting, there are a number of additional safety considerations to be reviewed when preparing a contingency plan. For example, is there a safe route from the plant laydown area to the system interface that avoids creating unnecessary trip hazards?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, leaving a plant room door open to allow hoses to enter could allow access to unauthorised people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enabling works <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It may be necessary to carry out enabling works to ensure a fast, safe and secure connection of hire boiler to your building. Carrying out enabling works may save you a great deal of time and stress in the event of an equipment failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Simple measures like fitting an electrical isolator and bringing hard pipework to the plant area or creating a safe route for hoses by fitting purpose built hatches can increase safety and reduce fitting time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Administration <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Choose a supplier to work with that has relevant experience and open an account with them in advance, so if you need them there will be no \u201cred tape\u201d to cut. Document your plan thoroughly and ensure that everyone understands their responsibilities in the event of a catastrophic boiler failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The plan should provide clear instructions regarding equipment locations, routes for running hoses and cables and access requirements for delivery vehicles including safe access for HGVs. Remember that \u201ca picture is worth a thousand words\u201d so drawings and photographs may be the best way to communicate important information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regular review <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Things change in the real world, extensions are built, old walls are knocked down, new walls are built, what was once a good location for the hire equipment can become unsuitable, so carry out regular reviews with your rental partner to ensure your plan is up to date and effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Packaged Boiler Plant Hire \u2013 The Ideal Back-Up Solution <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

ICS Cool Energy has commercial boilers from 19kW up to 2MW \u2018ready for hire\u2019 as well as dedicated equipment set aside to fulfill your contingency plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From surveying your site, your equipment and getting a comprehensive feel for your requirements, we can put forward exactly how we can get your heating and hot water back on through our impressive hire fleet of boilers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We work with you to understand:<\/p>\n\n\n