Geothermal dig, pipe fusion, and backfill

[@fantasticfox411]

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.

[@nancyannirvin4507]

That is really cool. I wondered how they got made.

[@josephrottina1901]

Great video brother. Nice work.👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@srmcontracting]

Thanks man

[@camelface1]

Very cool. Some bigger equipment could’ve knocked that out a lot faster, but I know how that goes.

[@carlbeard4107]

Great job guys very knowledgeable

[@klausbergmann2432]

Great job!

[@buckeyefarmer6259]

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.

[@brucestarry6479]

I think the powder is to support and separate the loops. Otherwise pinch points can occur. Just what ive read.

[@machaf]

how many btu is that geothermal heat pump?

[@mkarakurt325]

How much cooling or heating power will this system provide ?

[@danielcolby7293]

That’s a lot of material…3 days?

[@srmcontracting]

Took 6 days, 2 days to excavate, 2 days to install the field, and 2 days to back fill and grade

[@fruitfulman3115]

​@@srmcontractinghow much for this exact system?

[@dcwshoreline5416]

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?

[@srmcontracting]

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.

[@426superbee4]

Might as well make a storm shelter as well

[@leoalbertolima]

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.

[@SteelWolf13]

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.

[@pacman1792]

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... 😂

[@JuanSanchez-ik7wx]

why do you even need some sort crushed rock for base and cover? More government controls.

[@wisconsinbush2940]

How much did all this cost?

[@jetwayartisman]

Why you didn’t post the next steps in the build

[@patricksandage1550]

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

[@Orgocore]

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.

[@TheAnticsofTom]

Won’t the surrounding water act as a thermal battery?

[@Orgocore]

@@TheAnticsofTom what do you mean by surrounding water exactly? Water is a great insulator under certain circumstances for sure.

[@Coyote6183]

@@Orgocore at that depth, and depending on location, there will always be moisture/water filling the gaps of the gravel/sand

[@Lts-k9f]

​@@Orgocoreits a Turkish coffee.

[@JeffreyYoungFayetteville]

Did you use 1" pipe, or 3/4"?

[@srmcontracting]

1"

[@JeffreyYoungFayetteville]

@@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?

[@srmcontracting]

@@JeffreyYoungFayetteville A 50' trench will be able to fit all that tubing

[@jimbauer6822]

20 years to break even hummmmm

[@srmcontracting]

That HVAC tech who designed and installed the interior equipment said it should take 7 years to re cope the investment

[@imtheonevanhalen1557]

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.

[@KevinCorapi]

What do you mean, can you describe it?

[@Synthsnstuff84]

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 .

[@joeyanthony7831]

We're learning about these systems in my trade school rn lol. What's your preference for residential? Natural gas, electric, or oil fueled?

[@Synthsnstuff84]

@@joeyanthony7831 depends on climate .

[@philips4282]

If you live in the country and burn propane u wouldn't say that