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dremd,
Start now, the digging part is what takes so much time.
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Probably going to just rent/ borrow a Bulldozer and dig the trenches quick fast and in a hurry.
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Call some local installers and ask what the preferred local configuration is. Is it slinkys in ditches or is it boreholes? How much earth exchanger do you need to take care of your house?
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Slinkys is preferred in my location + situation.
I've got 7 Acres to spread out on; may put a few in the bottom of the pond as well; but over the last 5 years it has been pretty dry (we now get about 1/2 of the rain the we historically have).
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You can buy or modify or build the heat pump part during the cold months.
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I probably will go with just a standard A/C. I only use heat about 30 nights and maybe 10 days a year I'd like a Heat pump; but I do not feel that the extra cost/ complexity is worth while.
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Start now & take lots of pictures to share with us.
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I did a test with an old (free) window unit and a pair of 55 gallon drums; appeared to work well; but my compressor seized before I could get any real testing done.
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Good luck!
Best Regards,
-AC_Hacker
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Thanks for the inspiration!