Not wiping those pipes down with acetone is hella risky. There is a oil layer on those pipes from the manufacturing process that prevent proper fusing of the hdpe. Learned that the hard way.
Stone dust is the worst thing to put the loops in. It needs to be in good soil for better heat transfer. Slinkys are easy to make consistent with a jig.
nice work Sean, on something like that you don't have to compact in lifts when backfilling a large space? I would suppose the machines would compact somewhat. Settlement of material is it alot or not too much overall?
Thanks, If they were going to build something on top then yes. But for this project tracking it in with the kx080 was good enough. I was back there after the winter and it may have settled a couple inches if that.
How do you distribution the cool air into the house. There is a pipe in every room? And how hot air is exchange indoors? Sorry by my English, I from Brasil and my house is about today in 40⁰ degrees incide. Please help me.
It always matters & is necessary to use the proper equipment for compaction as well as doing the proper depth lift for the method used along with targeting optimum moisture for material... 😂
You should double check that but about sand. Sand is an incredible conductor of heat after enough heat has been introduced due to its insulating properties. I believe it’s the Indian Coffee that’s famous for brewing the coffee in a brass cup moving it around in a heated pan filled with sand. Boiling the water instantly and making the coffee. I can’t speak on gravel, but sand is definitely a great conductor given the proper applications.
@@srmcontracting thank you. One more question, if you don't mind. My build is going to be very small. I want to install a 2-ton unit, with 2 600ft horizontal loops. If each of my 2 loops is 3ft wide, how long do I need to dig each of my ditches?
Never EVER do geothermal this way.....t's why geo has gotten such a bad reputation. If you have a water well, you're all set, just plumb it in. I have 2 systems on well water and they work fantastic.
the upfront cost of geothermal, will never justify the fact you have geothermal heating and cooling , whoever sold these people on this lied about the return in value , its 20 years , and by that time your waterfurnace will have been replaced and or compressor changed out , its a shitty way to heat a residential home . i would have put in a mitsubishi ducted hyperheat system , saved them probably 15k , and they would have had the same capacity during winter and summer .
Great video brother. Nice work.👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thanks man
That is really cool. I wondered how they got made.
Great video! Thank you for explaining your work
Great job guys very knowledgeable
Great job!
Appreciate it!
Not wiping those pipes down with acetone is hella risky. There is a oil layer on those pipes from the manufacturing process that prevent proper fusing of the hdpe. Learned that the hard way.
Aren’t those pipes made from petroleum products?
That’s a lot of material…3 days?
Took 6 days, 2 days to excavate, 2 days to install the field, and 2 days to back fill and grade
@@srmcontractinghow much for this exact system?
Stone dust is the worst thing to put the loops in. It needs to be in good soil for better heat transfer. Slinkys are easy to make consistent with a jig.
I think the powder is to support and separate the loops. Otherwise pinch points can occur. Just what ive read.
how many btu is that geothermal heat pump?
Could you use barb fittings instead of fusing ?
I don't think that's recommended
How much cooling or heating power will this system provide ?
nice work Sean, on something like that you don't have to compact in lifts when backfilling a large space? I would suppose the machines would compact somewhat. Settlement of material is it alot or not too much overall?
Thanks, If they were going to build something on top then yes. But for this project tracking it in with the kx080 was good enough. I was back there after the winter and it may have settled a couple inches if that.
How do you distribution the cool air into the house. There is a pipe in every room? And how hot air is exchange indoors? Sorry by my English, I from Brasil and my house is about today in 40⁰ degrees incide. Please help me.
Might as well make a storm shelter as well
Is there a wireless/bluetooth option for the gauges to be displayed on a tablet mounted to the wall above it? Thats probably a whole new valve though.
why do you even need some sort crushed rock for base and cover? More government controls.
How much did all this cost?
Why you didn’t post the next steps in the build
Very cool. Some bigger equipment could’ve knocked that out a lot faster, but I know how that goes.
It always matters & is necessary to use the proper equipment for compaction as well as doing the proper depth lift for the method used along with targeting optimum moisture for material... 😂
Gravel & sand are absolutely horrible conductors of heat. You are literally laying it on top of rock after saying you dont want any rock. SMH
You should double check that but about sand. Sand is an incredible conductor of heat after enough heat has been introduced due to its insulating properties. I believe it’s the Indian Coffee that’s famous for brewing the coffee in a brass cup moving it around in a heated pan filled with sand. Boiling the water instantly and making the coffee. I can’t speak on gravel, but sand is definitely a great conductor given the proper applications.
Won’t the surrounding water act as a thermal battery?
@@TheAnticsofTom what do you mean by surrounding water exactly? Water is a great insulator under certain circumstances for sure.
@@Orgocore at that depth, and depending on location, there will always be moisture/water filling the gaps of the gravel/sand
@@Orgocoreits a Turkish coffee.
Did you use 1" pipe, or 3/4"?
1"
@@srmcontracting thank you. One more question, if you don't mind. My build is going to be very small. I want to install a 2-ton unit, with 2 600ft horizontal loops. If each of my 2 loops is 3ft wide, how long do I need to dig each of my ditches?
@@JeffreyYoungFayetteville A 50' trench will be able to fit all that tubing
20 years to break even hummmmm
That HVAC tech who designed and installed the interior equipment said it should take 7 years to re cope the investment
Never EVER do geothermal this way.....t's why geo has gotten such a bad reputation. If you have a water well, you're all set, just plumb it in.
I have 2 systems on well water and they work fantastic.
What do you mean, can you describe it?
the upfront cost of geothermal, will never justify the fact you have geothermal heating and cooling , whoever sold these people on this lied about the return in value , its 20 years , and by that time your waterfurnace will have been replaced and or compressor changed out , its a shitty way to heat a residential home . i would have put in a mitsubishi ducted hyperheat system , saved them probably 15k , and they would have had the same capacity during winter and summer .
We're learning about these systems in my trade school rn lol. What's your preference for residential? Natural gas, electric, or oil fueled?
@@joeyanthony7831 depends on climate .
If you live in the country and burn propane u wouldn't say that