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Author Messages Oldest First Newest First pjc57 Registered Users Posts:19 05/08/2008 12:06 AM   #1. Is there a difference between installing 4- 200 foot deep vertical loops and 8- 100 foot deep vertical loops, leaving installation cost out of the equation? #2. I live in CT. the temperature 30' down should be aprox. 52 degrees with very little variation year round. At a depth of 4' down that temp can swing + or - 10 to 15 degrees with the seasons. If I am correct in those statements should all the runs connecting the loops be insulated? Thanks, Paul geodean Registered Users Posts:328 05/08/2008 9:06 AM   #1, the difference is so small as not to be considered in the decision making process. #2, there might be some benefit to insulating the header pipes, but I have never seen it done and I have seen hundreds of systems. Good luck Dewayne Dean PalaceGeothermal.com Why settle for 90% when you can have 400% We heat and cool with dirt!
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