Build your own basic GeoThermal closed loop earth recirculating system for under $800.00. This system has 300' of pressurized 3/4 inch polyethylene geoloop underground, a circulating pump and a radiator
This is an amazing project. My idea is to try this, but to make all pipe transitions from vertical to horizontal at 8 ft depth ( below the frost line in southern alberta) Also, the pipes must be insulated as they go from 8 ft depth to surface. I was going to implement this for two reefers, and have the wells and piping underneath th reefer. There would be a layer of insulation beneath the reefer (foamcrete).
Love these video clips you made. Any chance of an update after 5 years? Did it function as you'd hoped? Any modifications you made or wish you had? Thanks.
@@larryshea8595 That's interesting Larry. Any plan to give a short tour of the latest setup? "Added a heat pump" births a lot of questions. Your curious, frugal followers would love to know more. Thanks for all you've documented.
DISCLAIMER, I do not advocate or recommend any of these products or procedures are suitable or should be used in any way for any purpose. You proceed at your own risk and you are responsible for your own actions and the results you get by using any products or procedures noted here in. ====================== Home Depot 3/4 in. Blue Twister Polypropylene www.homedepot.com/s/3%252F4%2520in.%2520Blue%2520Twister%2520Polypropylene?NCNI-5 ======================= Menards, 3/4 inch poly tubing Menards Search Bar, “3/4 poly pipe” (irrigation Tubing) press enter, make your selections. (Does not need to be potable water poly pipe.) Air Separator Manifold, www.menards.com/main/plumbing/hydronic-radiant-heat/radiant-heat-manifolds-components/watts-reg-1-1-4-fip-cast-iron-air-separator/0858536/p-1444446195278-c-8523.htm?tid=-1863207083524858620&ipos=2 automatic air vent valve, www.menards.com/main/plumbing/hydronic-radiant-heat/radiant-heat-manifolds-components/watts-reg-1-8-automatic-air-vent-valve/0590715/p-1444446175469-c-8523.htm water expansion tank, www.menards.com/main/plumbing/hydronic-radiant-heat/radiant-heat-manifolds-components/watts-reg-2-1-gallons-non-potable-water-expansion-tank/etx-15/p-105478063016-c-8523.htm 3 speed circulator pump, www.menards.com/main/plumbing/hydronic-radiant-heat/radiant-heat-manifolds-components/hydro-smart-trade-1-25-hp-3-speed-circulator-pump/hs00r-3spdcsti/p-1450446643169-c-8523.htm?tid=-6119193669850601549&ipos=11 Circulation Pump Kit, www.menards.com/main/plumbing/hydronic-radiant-heat/radiant-heat-manifolds-components/webstone-reg-sweat-lead-free-isolator-circulation-pump-kit/h-51414wkit/p-1512026997655-c-8523.htm?tid=-8480272877282241141&ipos=12 Antifreeze, Propylene Glycol. Do your own research about what you are using and be sure to understand what this product is and how to use it safely. Consult OSHA.GOV, propylene glycol MSDS s3.supplyhouse.com/product_files/35284-Product%20Overview.pdf www.zoro.com/hercules-propylene-glycol-pink-5-gal-35284/i/G8631156/?gclid=CjwKCAjw6fyXBhBgEiwAhhiZsu6hb_EkrCR7lwKgHW_-eNWAi6H6D1ixl50gsAQ9d92PPXqZLkAqZBoC8qcQAvD_BwE www.menards.com/main/heating-cooling/hydronic-radiant-heat/hydronic-heat-cleaners-treatments/hercules-reg-cryo-tek-trade-100-anti-freeze/35284/p-1444449933130-c-8528.htm
@@scottbenninghoff6625 DISCLAIMER, I do not advocate or recommend any of these products or procedures are suitable or should be used in any way for any purpose. You proceed at your own risk and you are responsible for your own actions and the results you get by using any products or procedures noted here in. ====================== Home Depot 3/4 in. Blue Twister Polypropylene www.homedepot.com/s/3%252F4%2520in.%2520Blue%2520Twister%2520Polypropylene?NCNI-5 ======================= Menards, Search Bar, “poly pipe” press enter, Select, ¾ in poly pipe, (irrigation Tubing) press enter, make your selections. Air Separator Manifold, www.menards.com/main/plumbing/hydronic-radiant-heat/radiant-heat-manifolds-components/watts-reg-1-1-4-fip-cast-iron-air-separator/0858536/p-1444446195278-c-8523.htm?tid=-1863207083524858620&ipos=2 automatic air vent valve, www.menards.com/main/plumbing/hydronic-radiant-heat/radiant-heat-manifolds-components/watts-reg-1-8-automatic-air-vent-valve/0590715/p-1444446175469-c-8523.htm water expansion tank, www.menards.com/main/plumbing/hydronic-radiant-heat/radiant-heat-manifolds-components/watts-reg-2-1-gallons-non-potable-water-expansion-tank/etx-15/p-105478063016-c-8523.htm 3 speed circulator pump, www.menards.com/main/plumbing/hydronic-radiant-heat/radiant-heat-manifolds-components/hydro-smart-trade-1-25-hp-3-speed-circulator-pump/hs00r-3spdcsti/p-1450446643169-c-8523.htm?tid=-6119193669850601549&ipos=11 Circulation Pump Kit, www.menards.com/main/plumbing/hydronic-radiant-heat/radiant-heat-manifolds-components/webstone-reg-sweat-lead-free-isolator-circulation-pump-kit/h-51414wkit/p-1512026997655-c-8523.htm?tid=-8480272877282241141&ipos=12 Antifreeze, Propylene Glycol. Do your own research about what you are using and be sure to understand what this product is and how to use it safely. consult OSHA.GOV polypropylene glycol MSDS
This is an amazing project. My idea is to try this, but to make all pipe transitions from vertical to horizontal at 8 ft depth ( below the frost line in southern alberta) Also, the pipes must be insulated as they go from 8 ft depth to surface. I was going to implement this for two reefers, and have the wells and piping underneath th reefer. There would be a layer of insulation beneath the reefer (foamcrete).
Love these video clips you made. Any chance of an update after 5 years? Did it function as you'd hoped? Any modifications you made or wish you had? Thanks.
Sure, I added a heat pump. As designed, it was too cold for winter.
@@larryshea8595 That's interesting Larry. Any plan to give a short tour of the latest setup? "Added a heat pump" births a lot of questions. Your curious, frugal followers would love to know more. Thanks for all you've documented.
What happen if you find a stone? you have to start over in a different place?
Thanks for the info,
where do those U fittings come from?
They are hard to find!!
Thanks in Advance
Menard or on line.
DISCLAIMER, I do not advocate or recommend any of these products or procedures are suitable or should be used in any way for any purpose. You proceed at your own risk and you are responsible for your own actions and the results you get by using any products or procedures noted here in.
======================
Home Depot
3/4 in. Blue Twister Polypropylene
www.homedepot.com/s/3%252F4%2520in.%2520Blue%2520Twister%2520Polypropylene?NCNI-5
=======================
Menards,
3/4 inch poly tubing
Menards Search Bar, “3/4 poly pipe” (irrigation Tubing) press enter,
make your selections. (Does not need to be potable water poly pipe.)
Air Separator Manifold,
www.menards.com/main/plumbing/hydronic-radiant-heat/radiant-heat-manifolds-components/watts-reg-1-1-4-fip-cast-iron-air-separator/0858536/p-1444446195278-c-8523.htm?tid=-1863207083524858620&ipos=2
automatic air vent valve,
www.menards.com/main/plumbing/hydronic-radiant-heat/radiant-heat-manifolds-components/watts-reg-1-8-automatic-air-vent-valve/0590715/p-1444446175469-c-8523.htm
water expansion tank,
www.menards.com/main/plumbing/hydronic-radiant-heat/radiant-heat-manifolds-components/watts-reg-2-1-gallons-non-potable-water-expansion-tank/etx-15/p-105478063016-c-8523.htm
3 speed circulator pump,
www.menards.com/main/plumbing/hydronic-radiant-heat/radiant-heat-manifolds-components/hydro-smart-trade-1-25-hp-3-speed-circulator-pump/hs00r-3spdcsti/p-1450446643169-c-8523.htm?tid=-6119193669850601549&ipos=11
Circulation Pump Kit,
www.menards.com/main/plumbing/hydronic-radiant-heat/radiant-heat-manifolds-components/webstone-reg-sweat-lead-free-isolator-circulation-pump-kit/h-51414wkit/p-1512026997655-c-8523.htm?tid=-8480272877282241141&ipos=12
Antifreeze, Propylene Glycol.
Do your own research about what you are using and be sure to understand what this product is and how to use it safely.
Consult OSHA.GOV, propylene glycol MSDS
s3.supplyhouse.com/product_files/35284-Product%20Overview.pdf
www.zoro.com/hercules-propylene-glycol-pink-5-gal-35284/i/G8631156/?gclid=CjwKCAjw6fyXBhBgEiwAhhiZsu6hb_EkrCR7lwKgHW_-eNWAi6H6D1ixl50gsAQ9d92PPXqZLkAqZBoC8qcQAvD_BwE
www.menards.com/main/heating-cooling/hydronic-radiant-heat/hydronic-heat-cleaners-treatments/hercules-reg-cryo-tek-trade-100-anti-freeze/35284/p-1444449933130-c-8528.htm
Thx for sharing.
Where can the fittings be purchased? I can’t find the up/down fitting.
Menards
@@larryshea8595 Hi Larry - I'm searching all over Menards website and can't seem to locate them. Any help would be appreciated. Name, sku etc.
@@scottbenninghoff6625
DISCLAIMER, I do not advocate or recommend any of these products or procedures are suitable or should be used in any way for any purpose. You proceed at your own risk and you are responsible for your own actions and the results you get by using any products or procedures noted here in.
======================
Home Depot
3/4 in. Blue Twister Polypropylene
www.homedepot.com/s/3%252F4%2520in.%2520Blue%2520Twister%2520Polypropylene?NCNI-5
=======================
Menards,
Search Bar, “poly pipe” press enter, Select, ¾ in poly pipe, (irrigation Tubing) press enter, make your selections.
Air Separator Manifold,
www.menards.com/main/plumbing/hydronic-radiant-heat/radiant-heat-manifolds-components/watts-reg-1-1-4-fip-cast-iron-air-separator/0858536/p-1444446195278-c-8523.htm?tid=-1863207083524858620&ipos=2
automatic air vent valve,
www.menards.com/main/plumbing/hydronic-radiant-heat/radiant-heat-manifolds-components/watts-reg-1-8-automatic-air-vent-valve/0590715/p-1444446175469-c-8523.htm
water expansion tank,
www.menards.com/main/plumbing/hydronic-radiant-heat/radiant-heat-manifolds-components/watts-reg-2-1-gallons-non-potable-water-expansion-tank/etx-15/p-105478063016-c-8523.htm
3 speed circulator pump,
www.menards.com/main/plumbing/hydronic-radiant-heat/radiant-heat-manifolds-components/hydro-smart-trade-1-25-hp-3-speed-circulator-pump/hs00r-3spdcsti/p-1450446643169-c-8523.htm?tid=-6119193669850601549&ipos=11
Circulation Pump Kit,
www.menards.com/main/plumbing/hydronic-radiant-heat/radiant-heat-manifolds-components/webstone-reg-sweat-lead-free-isolator-circulation-pump-kit/h-51414wkit/p-1512026997655-c-8523.htm?tid=-8480272877282241141&ipos=12
Antifreeze, Propylene Glycol.
Do your own research about what you are using and be sure to understand what this product is and how to use it safely.
consult OSHA.GOV
polypropylene glycol MSDS
www.menards.com/main/heating-cooling/hydronic-radiant-heat/hydronic-heat-cleaners-treatments/hercules-reg-cryo-tek-trade-100-anti-freeze/35284/p-1444449933130-c-8528.htm
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