Case Study
Temporary Boiler Hire Supporting Boiler Replacement – Virgin Active, Repton Park
Overview
Client: Virgin Active in Repton Park, UK
Industry: Leisure and Fitness
Presence: HVAC Hire Solution for Seasonal Cooling
Project Overview: Virgin Active’s Repton Park site required a temporary boiler solution to maintain constant hot water while its existing system was replaced, with Newsome Ltd delivering an external setup that kept the facility fully operational. The project allowed safe removal and installation of new boilers without disruption, ensuring a smooth changeover and consistent performance throughout.
Newsome was appointed to deliver a temporary boiler hire solution at Virgin Active’s Repton Park facility, supporting a full boiler replacement project while maintaining uninterrupted hot water services across the site. The facility relies on consistent domestic hot water provision for showers, washrooms and general use. Any interruption would directly impact member experience and daily operations. The challenge was to ensure continuous service throughout the removal of the existing boilers and installation of the new system. Newsome provided a fully integrated temporary boiler solution, allowing the replacement works to be carried out safely and efficiently while maintaining full operational continuity.
The Challenge
The existing plant comprised two boilers serving the club’s heating and hot water requirements. The replacement programme required sections of the system to be taken offline, creating a potential risk to service continuity. The plant room presented additional challenges due to limited space, restricted height and existing pipework arrangements. These constraints required careful planning to ensure that both the installation team and the temporary system could operate effectively within the available space.
Maintaining uninterrupted domestic hot water supply was critical. The facility needed a dependable temporary system capable of meeting demand while allowing the installation team to proceed without delay.
Newsome’s Solution
Newsome designed and implemented a temporary boiler hire solution to support the site throughout the replacement programme. The system was installed externally, ensuring that the internal plant room remained accessible for installation works. The temporary setup included high-capacity boiler units, gas supply connections and flow and return pipework integrated into the existing system. This configuration allowed the temporary boilers to take full operational load, maintaining hot water services across the facility.
By installing the temporary system ahead of the main works, Newsome ensured that the transition from the existing boilers to the hire solution was completed smoothly, with no disruption to site operations.
Supporting the Installation Programme
The use of temporary boilers provided the flexibility required to complete the replacement works efficiently. With the temporary system carrying the load, the existing boilers could be fully decommissioned, allowing safe removal and installation of new equipment. This approach created additional working space within the plant room, simplifying logistics and reducing the complexity of the installation process. Engineers were able to carry out pipework modifications, flue installation and system upgrades without the constraints of maintaining live equipment.
The temporary system remained in operation throughout the programme, ensuring that the facility continued to operate as normal.
Integration and Performance
The temporary boilers were carefully integrated into the existing heating system, ensuring stable flow rates, consistent temperatures and reliable performance. The system was configured to meet the site’s demand for domestic hot water, maintaining the required conditions for showers and washroom facilities. Throughout the hire period, the system operated reliably, providing consistent output and supporting uninterrupted use of the facility. The external positioning of the equipment ensured that it did not interfere with day-to-day operations or access within the building.
Installation and Commissioning
Newsome managed the full boiler installation process, including delivery, positioning and connection of all temporary equipment. The system was commissioned to ensure that it achieved the required performance levels and operated in line with site demand.
Careful planning and coordination ensured that all works were completed efficiently, with minimal impact on members and staff. The temporary system was fully operational before any disconnection of the existing boilers took place.
Completion and Transition
Following the installation and commissioning of the new boiler system, the temporary boilers were safely disconnected and removed from site. The transition from temporary to permanent plant was completed without interruption to service, ensuring a seamless handover. The new system, based on modular condensing boilers operating in cascade, now provides improved efficiency, flexibility and control. The upgraded plant is capable of responding to varying demand levels, supporting long-term performance and energy efficiency.
Key Benefits
Continuous Hot Water Supply
The temporary boiler system ensured uninterrupted domestic hot water provision throughout the project, maintaining normal operation of the facility.
Efficient Installation Process
By removing reliance on the existing boilers, the installation team was able to work more efficiently within the plantroom.
Flexible System Design
The temporary solution was configured to meet the specific demands of the site, ensuring reliable performance throughout the hire period.
Minimal Disruption
External installation and careful planning ensured that members and staff experienced no interruption to services.
Seamless Transition
The changeover from temporary to permanent systems was completed smoothly, maintaining continuity at every stage.
This project demonstrates Newsome’s ability to deliver temporary boiler hire solutions that support complex plant upgrades without compromising operational performance. By providing a reliable and fully integrated temporary system, Newsome enabled the successful replacement of the existing boilers while maintaining uninterrupted service across the facility. The project highlights the importance of well-planned temporary solutions in supporting major infrastructure upgrades, ensuring that critical services remain available at all times. For more information on temporary boiler hire and heating solutions, contact Newsome today.