Pros and Cons of a ground loop vs. open loop well injection?
If you had a choice of a closed ground loop or a open system with a well and return injection system, what would the pro and cons be?
I see a closed loop as a cleaner system not as subject to contamination, while the open loop would be bringing up the minerals in the water thus shortinging the life of the heat exchangers.
A ground loop system would require a larger area (which I am limited) to be dug up to support the loop field.
I am sure there is a minimum amount of gph needed to support a open loop system?
I was looking at the DIY well drilling and the author used this open loop system by digging a well and then three more injection wells. His diagram is attached.
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