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Old 06-29-16, 10:26 PM   #1908
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Originally Posted by Spiv View Post
Thank you for the detailed explanation.


The block is on a limestone hill, there used to be a limestone quarry there.
My brother lives nearby and he sunk a bore to irrigate his garden, but it was not cheap and only 6" in diameter....
I had a house under which I had a cellar, the temperature was around 18c all year round in that cellar, Not sure where the heat comes from, but I guessed that the whole crust stays at that temperature all year.
Alternatively, I could place the slinkies under the driveway, there the sun will heat the ground.
There is an organization called the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association. They have collected technical information regarding the installation of heat pumps for the last 60 years or so. Their information will apply to your situation.

They sell excellent manuals, which can be purchased HERE.

You will see that they have a manual specifically about slinky installations on that page.

This will be exactly the information you will need.

However, the technical questions I was asking you previously, will be central to the successful completion of your project.

Any further questions?

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