GEOTHERMAL HEATING-THE ULTIMATE RELIABLE RESOURCE
In the past few years heating and cooling costs have
increased substantially. More and more
people are now looking to alternative methods for heating and cooling their
home. If you are looking to conserve energy and save money on your heating and cooling
bills, then say hello to geothermal energy.
There are four types of installations to choose from
depending upon your local ordinances and space requirements. There are closed
loop pipe configurations such as Horizontal Vertical, and Pond installations
and an open loop Hybrid installation.
Horizontal Loop Installation
Horizontal loop installations are becoming more common as
they are considered the most cost-effective when space is available and trenches are
easy to dig. If space is an issue in
your area then vertical loop installations should be considered.
Vertical Loop Installation
Vertical Loop Installation
This is done by having your
contractor dig vertical holes in the ground from a range of about 150 to 450
feet deep into the Earth. Each of these holes
would then contain a single loop of pipe. The holes are then backfilled to
create better conductivity. A series of
piping configurations then return back to the geothermal heat pump. Vertical loops are generally more expensive
to install, but require less piping than horizontal loops.
Pond Loop Installation
Another option would be to connect the geothermal heat pump
system to an existing well or water source.
If you happen to live by a larger water source, contractors can also coil
up tubing, tie it to some concrete blocks and then sink it underwater.
Open Loop Hybrid
A Hybrid geothermal heat pump is especially efficient when relying on cooling needs more so than heating. Hybrid systems use a combination of cooling columns and outdoor air technology. Ground water is drawn up through standing columns in one direction through the heating pump units and then dissipates to the outside.
A Hybrid geothermal heat pump is especially efficient when relying on cooling needs more so than heating. Hybrid systems use a combination of cooling columns and outdoor air technology. Ground water is drawn up through standing columns in one direction through the heating pump units and then dissipates to the outside.
We welcome you to browse Conditioned Air
to find out more information on how you can reduce your traditional heating and
cooling bills by up to 70 percent. We’ve
been servicing the Southwest Florida area since 1962.
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