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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 11-30-15, 03:22 PM
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Posted By superlen
Memphis, Regarding staging vs variable...

Memphis,

Regarding staging vs variable speed, watch out for oil return issues when using multiple compressors. I have visited three different Geothermal manufacturers over the last 10 years and...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 11-21-15, 12:33 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 117,435
Posted By superlen
I took some pics last weekend and I'll get them...

I took some pics last weekend and I'll get them uploaded, hopefully today. (Having some phone usb issues).

In the meantime here are some approx sizes. This is an older single wall coaxial that was...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 11-20-15, 06:45 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 117,435
Posted By superlen
Memphis, My coil is 6 turns at around 13"....

Memphis,

My coil is 6 turns at around 13". That works out to just over 20'. I'm a good guesser. :) It's rated for 5T, but obviously it matters how much gpm you an flow through it. A larger unit...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 11-20-15, 12:00 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 117,435
Posted By superlen
I like this concept. It seems like this...

I like this concept.

It seems like this would provide a very efficient HEX without the hassle of coiling. Plus, it makes your basement look awesome! :) Is this the system you posted some...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 11-20-15, 11:54 AM
Replies: 218
Views: 117,435
Posted By superlen
Memphis, I have a packless 5T coaxial. I can...

Memphis,

I have a packless 5T coaxial. I can measure for you this weekend if you like, but I'm guessing it's probably 20' if unrolled. My suggestion is go as big as you can....monster size if...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 11-19-15, 08:13 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 117,435
Posted By superlen
That makes sense. Good idea. I'm going to borrow...

That makes sense. Good idea. I'm going to borrow it. :)

Since you will continually lose prime during normal operation, I would try to locate your pump at the pond so it will prime easily & fast. ...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 11-19-15, 12:04 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 117,435
Posted By superlen
Memphis, Keep the pump near your pond and...

Memphis,

Keep the pump near your pond and push the water uphill as you had planned. However, make sure that the pipe your pumping into returns all the way back down the hill to the pond. Do not...
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