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Does geothermal make sense for seasonal home?

Last Post 18 Jul 2008 07:47 AM by a0128958. 22 Replies.

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Bill Neukranz User is Offline

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17 Jul 2008 11:12 AM
Posted By geodean on 07/13/2008 12:16 PM ... If there are no leaks and if the air has been purged and if an air eliminator is in place and if isolation valves have been installed, then your pumps will last longer. If you do need to change a pump, it will not be a big problem. I agree. For my water-only closed loop, I have air eliminators in place (Spirotop) at the highest points of the loop, and isolation valves around my Grundfos pumps. I additionally have a 'make-up' system that resets once each day the loop's static pressure to about 60 psi (city's water pressure). Best regards, Bill

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18 Jul 2008 01:39 AM
Posted By a0128958 on 07/17/2008 11:12 AM I additionally have a 'make-up' system that resets once each day the loop's static pressure to about 60 psi (city's water pressure). Bill Do you have a leak in your system? Most likely yes, or the pressure would stay constant. What are you doing to keep the antifreeze at the proper solution? Or are you in a warm climate with no need for antifreeze?

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18 Jul 2008 07:47 AM
Dewayne, I'll respond via a new thread, so as to not hijack this thread. Best regards, Bill

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