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buffalobillpatrick · 05-13-14, 10:39 AM

What I wanted was discussion on solar recharge of shallow loop field.
Then I asked about insulation over loop field.

I expect to have excess solar heated water most of the weeks per year.
360ft2 panels mounted close to vertical.

For $800 I could buy a 2nd 1000 gallon fiberglass tank.

House is 48' x 36' rectangle ICF, main level is a walkout basement.

About 40% of walls will be below grade. Simple 2 plane roof, ridge running East & West.
Front faces East, high ceiling greatroom/kitchen, 2 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms in rear 1/2 (West end) Rear 1/2 will have upstairs 3rd bedroom & bathroom.
R23 walls R51 vented steel roof.

05-13-14, 10:39 AM	#25
buffalobillpatrick Master EcoRenovator Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Florissant, Colorado Posts: 599 Thanks: 814 Thanked 59 Times in 55 Posts	What I wanted was discussion on solar recharge of shallow loop field. Then I asked about insulation over loop field. I expect to have excess solar heated water most of the weeks per year. 360ft2 panels mounted close to vertical. For $800 I could buy a 2nd 1000 gallon fiberglass tank. House is 48' x 36' rectangle ICF, main level is a walkout basement. About 40% of walls will be below grade. Simple 2 plane roof, ridge running East & West. Front faces East, high ceiling greatroom/kitchen, 2 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms in rear 1/2 (West end) Rear 1/2 will have upstairs 3rd bedroom & bathroom. R23 walls R51 vented steel roof. Last edited by buffalobillpatrick; 05-13-14 at 10:47 AM..