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Last Post 04 Dec 2007 08:21 AM by Road Block. 2 Replies.

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02 Dec 2007 09:52 AM
I am new to this format I am looking for information on the possiblity of installing a closed pond loop geothermal system. Pros and cons property has 5 1/2 acre pond, deep spots 12 to 16 ft deep, currently 2 acres with deep stops of approx 8 ft. give or take. it been dry up here. pond supplied by wetlands runoff 4, 5 months a year and a few springs. Looking to heat and cool approx 3200 sf. of living space. Building approx 50 ft from pond I live in Connecticut, any input is welcome. CR

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02 Dec 2007 10:14 AM
This appears to be an ideal setup for a pond loop. You have plenty of water, it is close to the house. I can't think of any downsides to this, unless the pond drys up. The upsides are you don't have to any drilling or excavating.

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04 Dec 2007 08:21 AM
Sounds like the perfect setup to me. Somebody here pointed me to to a product called "slim jim lake plate" LINK. You avoid having to sink several hundred feet to tubing in your pond. I was given a list price of a 4*8 for plate sufficient for 6 tons of $5,700. I'm trying to get a closed loop pond but the lack of springs is forcing me into looking at other alternatives.