- CLOSED LOOP SYSTEMS circulate a water-based solution
through a "loop" of small-diameter, underground pipes.
In cold weather, this solution absorbs heat from the
earth and carries it to the geothermal unit. Working
in similar manner as your household refrigerator, the
geothermal system amplifies the heat and delivers it
throughout your house. In warm weather, the process
is reversed and excess heat is carried from your home
and into the earth. You keep refreshingly cool during
the hottest summer.
- HORIZONTAL LOOPS are often considered when adequate
land surface is available. Pipes are placed in
trenches, in lengths that range from 100 to 400 feet.
VERTICAL LOOPS are the ideal choice when available
land surface is limited. Drilling equipment is used
to bore small-diameter holes from 300 to 500 feet deep.
POND (lake) LOOPS are very economical to install when
a body of water is available, because excavation costs
are virtually eliminated. Coils of pipe are simply
placed on the bottom of the pond or lake.
OPEN LOOP SYSTEMS utilize ground water as a direct
energy source. In ideal conditions, an open loop
application can be the most economical type of
geothermal system.
- Geothermal energy represents the leading edge of home
heating and cooling technology. It moves heat energy
to and from the earth to heat and cool you home. And
compared to ordinary systems, geothermal technology
can save you up to 70% on your monthly energy bills.
Geothermal is the safest, cleanest, most reliable
space conditioing system you can buy.
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