Friday, December 23, 2016

In the Loop?

Brian Nagle    True Mechanical Corp December 23, 2016 9:20 AM, 


Are You in the Loop? Geothermal Open Loop vs. Closed Loop Systems Going green and eliminating fossil fuel systems.

One of the earliest considerations for your Geo thermal System is Open vs Closed Loop. There are significant distinctions in the installation and operating costs of each.

Closed Loop System

A closed loop system is like it sounds: Consists of underground piping loops that are filled with a liquid slurry similar to a dense anti-freeze that transfers the temperature of the ground 53-55F to the geothermal heat pump system. Closed ground loop systems are typically installed vertically or horizontally depending on the yard size. A vertical ground loop is the most common installation on Long Island as it requires minimal space. Our drilling contractor drills the boreholes which run about 5 inch in diameter to fit the necessary piping to a depth of 200-500 feet. Some rural homes with much larger yards have the acreage to install horizontal loop system.


Open Loop System
The primary difference between open and closed looped systems is the use of ground water.  An open loop system although less expensive, is less common, and requires  an ample source of ground water. An open loop system is connected directly to a ground water source such as a well or pond and directly pumps the water into a building to the heat pump unit where it is used for heating and cooling. Although The installation cost of an open loop geothermal system is less expensive to drill, areas of Long island typically have a high mineral content which contributes to a higher frequency of maintenance of the pumps.  

Our management team at True Mechanical has well over 100 years’ experience in all phases of heating and cooling. 

We offer affordable service,calls and service contracts. We offer no charge quotes on system replacements. True Mechanical is 40 years in business and with over 100,000 installations on Long Island. Visit our website at www.truemech.com. 631-563-1298.
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About the Author. Brian Nagle started in the HVAC industry in 1996 on Long Island and has been with True Mechanical since 2011. Additionally, he has over 20 years experience in finance and aviation management. 

Brian can be contacted at the office number above or by email at brian@truemech.com.

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