Temp heat is a solution sought by those who need to work under harsh environmental conditions. When the weather is against them, construction companies rely on temporary heating equipment to make the site comfortable. The same applies for those who need heat to meet specific requirements. A form of portable heating, the equipment produces excellent results if you choose the right type of heater.
Questions to Consider
One heater or one heater type does not supply a resolution for all situations. When considering renting or purchasing a heater, it is important to deliberate upon certain factors that will affect your choice. Ask yourself several questions including the following:
- What is the purpose of the heater? Are you planning to warm a room, several rooms or an entire site? Are you going to keep pipes warm or thaw the ground around a site?
- What is the net heating effect you require for the facility, site or project?
- How long will it be operating? Is it to run every day and night? Do you need it on weekends?
- Is the heater to work on its own or in conjunction with other types of heaters – permanent or temporary?
- Does the site have certain restrictions?
- Are there legal, governmental or by law constraints on the type of temp heat you can employ?
- Do you need to avoid open flame heaters in favor of an electric heater because of combustible dust or other material?
- What is the best fuel source for your site? Is it gas, oil, propane or electricity? Where are the sources for the fuel? How accessible are they?
- Will the heater require any boosters e.g. fans?
- Does the heating system need other components or accessories?
- Do you need a standard version or a customized heater?
- How portable does the system need to be?
Be sure you have the answers to these questions before you consider renting or purchasing a temporary heater or heating system although, in all likelihood, the choices will boil down to three basic types:
- Direct Fired
- Indirect Fired
- Electric Hydronic
Whatever your decision, be sure you do not accept a standard solution unless it is suitable.
Temp Heat: Warming up Frigid Environments
If you are working under less than ideal weather conditions and the cold is physically punishing and mentally numbing, you need to hire or buy a temporary heater. Before you decide on what model or make, be sure to consider all the factors that will affect its performance on site. Only after you have considered all aspects should you make the final decision on what temp heat is the optimal solution.
