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adding a ground loop

Last Post 02 Jan 2009 10:01 AM by geodean. 3 Replies.

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snowaway3

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02 Jan 2009 04:32 AM
I have a 3 ton geothermal unit in my house and need to have a 4 ton unit. my ground loop system is for a 3 ton unit and is 3 horz. loops. can i add a slinky loop off the header or can i add on to the end of the last loop. thanks

engineer

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02 Jan 2009 08:06 AM
Probably off the header

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Eric D

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02 Jan 2009 08:26 AM
Snwaway3, How long has the 3 ton unit been in operation? What changes have happened that requires a larger unit? The reason for asking, is the current loop not keeping up where adding to the loop might allow the 3 ton would allow it work better? Regards,

Eric D<br>Southern Michigan

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02 Jan 2009 10:01 AM
not off the end of the last loop.

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