Used where adequate land space is available, horizontal loops involve one or more trenches that are dug using a backhoe or excavator. High Density Geothermal Pipe is inserted, and the trenches are backfilled. Each trenchcan range in length up to 300'.
Vertical loops are used when space is limited. Holes are bored using a drilling rig, and a pair of High Density Geothermal Pipes with special u-bend fittings is inserted into the holes. A typical home requires three to five bores with about 10' between each hole. Bore holes can range from 75' to 300'.
Gaining popularity in "Cottage Country" and areas of Caledon and Halton Regions, pond or lake loops are a great choice if an adequately sized body of water is close to your home. This is an affordable alternative as excavation costs can be reduced significantly. A series of High Density Geothermal closed loops can be extended and sunk to the bottom of the water body. A 1⁄2-acre, 8-foot-deep pond is usually sufficient for the average home.
An open loop is used where there is an abundant supply of quality well water. The well must have enough capacity to provide adequate flow for both domestic use and the GeoSmart Energy unit. Discharge water should be sent directly to a second recharge well.
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