Geothermal Loop Types

Geothermal Solutions is able to determine the best type of earth loop to use in any situation. The type of loop used is based on available land space and installation costs for specific areas.

Vertical Loop

Vertical loops are used when space is limited. Holes are bored using a drilling rig, and a pair of pipes,with special u-bend fittings on the ends, is inserted into the holes. A typical home requires three to five bores with about a 10-foot separation between the holes.

Horizontal Loop

Horizontal loops are used where adequate land is available, horizontal loops involve one or more trenches that are dug using a backhoe or chain trencher. Polyethylene pipes are inserted, and the trenches are backfilled. A typical home requires 1/4to 3/4 of an acre for the trenches.

Pond Loop

If an adequately sized body of water is close to your home, a pond loop can be installed. A series of closed loops can be coiled and sunk to the bottom of a nearby pond. A 1/2-acre, 8-foot-deep pond is usually sufficient for the average home.