The service has been used by Balcomm for a commissioning project on the new closed-roof structure at the All England Lawn Tennis Club at Wimbledon. The large number of temperature and humidity data loggers would cost around £20 000 to buy — but only around £1000 a week to hire.
Paul Hucker of Balcomm discusses some of the issues about hiring such equipment.
‘When selecting a supplier for rental, careful consideration must be given to the level of service expected. Does the rental company operate a quality accredited calibration system for the items it offers for hire? That is a simple question to ask but often overlooked. Correct calibration is of paramount importance, especially in critical environments, so no facilities could be why the rental cost is cheap.
‘Likewise does the company offer technical backup to the products within its rental range or does it simply refer the user back to the manufacturer if a problem arises? Is the rental company tied to a single supplier, or does it source it from the best equipment manufacturers?’
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