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Old 11-20-17, 04:23 PM   #14
WyrTwister
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Originally Posted by Sccoupe View Post
Freezing weather is fast approaching and i'm still drilling holes. Two ton is complete and being utilized. Some changes need made before it starts freezing and i'm not sure if i'll be able to get the feeder pipes buried before winter. Options i see so far is...

-Pull the pipes out of the holes, empty, and heat with electric until Spring.

Or some combination of...

-Add antifreeze to the loop.
-Add pipe insulation to the parts that are above ground.
-Leave the circulation pump on 24/7. (Could loose power in a storm)
-Add a home build pump controller to circulate on a schedule.
-Add electric pipe heaters to the parts above ground.

Any further thoughts or ideas on solutions? They may still get buried in time but I have the feeling that i'll be too late as usual.
I would think all of the latter ideas .

Typically , when does it start to go below 32F , where you live ?

What kind of pipe will be exposed above ground ( PEX ? ) ?

Best of luck to you , :-)
Wyr
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