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Old 01-18-18, 11:50 AM   #1
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Default Quick question on Geothermal..perhaps.

Got a long-winded thread in Solar explaining my situation. If you have 10 minutes..

But, for now, if anyone wants to point me in the right direction concerning:

I have 3 year old 5 ton and 3 ton HVAC systems, propane over heat pump. I am considering going Geothermal with both systems. Regardless of the decision of horizontal loops or well loops, is there ANY parts of my new systems I can use? Is it possible to remove the A coils OVER my propane systems and place the evaps of the Geothermal units on it? So, my secondary heat would be propane and not heat strips? Maybe better said, I need a Geothermal system LESS the air handler?

No laughing....I'm just learning about Geothermal.

Thanks for your time.
Don

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Old 01-18-18, 07:04 PM   #2
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So you can use ALL ove it except the condenser (outdoor coil) basically a geothermal system is excactly the same as a normal heat pump except for the condenser. Normal heat pump has a large refrigerant to air coil. The geothermal has a refrigerant to water coil istead. Something like this https://www.doucetteindustries.com/P.../Coaxial-Coils

I just did a quick search.

Also if you read this thread it will help a lot
http://ecorenovator.org/forum/geothe...manifesto.html
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Old 01-18-18, 07:45 PM   #3
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Thanks!! Yeah, found one too...Bard Trio 5 ton. Can use the compressor to the side. Just like you said.

I also started to read the thread you listed! Great material but it will take me a few days to get through it.

Thanks!
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