Ground loop pipes above ground for winter?

Sccoupe · 10-03-17, 09:25 AM

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.

10-03-17, 09:25 AM	#1
Sccoupe Helper EcoRenovator Join Date: May 2017 Location: PA Posts: 43 Thanks: 4 Thanked 16 Times in 8 Posts	Ground loop pipes above ground for winter? 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.