Geothermal dig, pipe fusion, and backfill

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  • Опубліковано 10 лис 2023
  • Geothermal dig, pipe fusion, and backfill - I show the whole process of the loop field installation. Excavation was done with my Kubota KX080, we placed the slinky loops and fused welded all the connections.
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  • @fantasticfox411
    @fantasticfox411 5 днів тому +1

    Not wiping those pipes down with acetone is hella risky. There is a oil layer on those pipes from the manufacturing process that prevent proper fusing of the hdpe. Learned that the hard way.

  • @carlbeard4107
    @carlbeard4107 7 місяців тому +1

    Great job guys very knowledgeable

  • @josephrottina1901
    @josephrottina1901 8 місяців тому +5

    Great video brother. Nice work.👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @nancyannirvin4507
    @nancyannirvin4507 8 місяців тому +3

    That is really cool. I wondered how they got made.

  • @camelface1
    @camelface1 5 місяців тому +1

    Very cool. Some bigger equipment could’ve knocked that out a lot faster, but I know how that goes.

  • @leoalbertolima
    @leoalbertolima 8 місяців тому

    How do you distribution the cool air into the house. There is a pipe in every room? And how hot air is exchange indoors? Sorry by my English, I from Brasil and my house is about today in 40⁰ degrees incide. Please help me.

  • @pacman1792
    @pacman1792 2 місяці тому

    It always matters & is necessary to use the proper equipment for compaction as well as doing the proper depth lift for the method used along with targeting optimum moisture for material... 😂

  • @SteelWolf13
    @SteelWolf13 Місяць тому

    Is there a wireless/bluetooth option for the gauges to be displayed on a tablet mounted to the wall above it? Thats probably a whole new valve though.

  • @dcwshoreline5416
    @dcwshoreline5416 Місяць тому +1

    nice work Sean, on something like that you don't have to compact in lifts when backfilling a large space? I would suppose the machines would compact somewhat. Settlement of material is it alot or not too much overall?

    • @srmcontracting
      @srmcontracting  Місяць тому +2

      Thanks, If they were going to build something on top then yes. But for this project tracking it in with the kx080 was good enough. I was back there after the winter and it may have settled a couple inches if that.

  • @mkarakurt325
    @mkarakurt325 25 днів тому

    How much cooling or heating power will this system provide ?

  • @danielcolby7293
    @danielcolby7293 8 місяців тому +5

    That’s a lot of material…3 days?

    • @srmcontracting
      @srmcontracting  8 місяців тому +6

      Took 6 days, 2 days to excavate, 2 days to install the field, and 2 days to back fill and grade

  • @machaf
    @machaf 2 дні тому

    how many btu is that geothermal heat pump?

  • @jimbauer6822
    @jimbauer6822 6 місяців тому

    20 years to break even hummmmm

    • @srmcontracting
      @srmcontracting  6 місяців тому +3

      That HVAC tech who designed and installed the interior equipment said it should take 7 years to re cope the investment

  • @wisconsinbush2940
    @wisconsinbush2940 Місяць тому

    How much did all this cost?

  • @jetwayartisman
    @jetwayartisman 2 місяці тому

    Why you didn’t post the next steps in the build

  • @patricksandage1550
    @patricksandage1550 2 місяці тому +6

    Gravel & sand are absolutely horrible conductors of heat. You are literally laying it on top of rock after saying you dont want any rock. SMH

    • @Orgocore
      @Orgocore 2 місяці тому

      You should double check that but about sand. Sand is an incredible conductor of heat after enough heat has been introduced due to its insulating properties. I believe it’s the Indian Coffee that’s famous for brewing the coffee in a brass cup moving it around in a heated pan filled with sand. Boiling the water instantly and making the coffee. I can’t speak on gravel, but sand is definitely a great conductor given the proper applications.

    • @TheAnticsofTom
      @TheAnticsofTom 9 днів тому

      Won’t the surrounding water act as a thermal battery?

    • @Orgocore
      @Orgocore 9 днів тому

      @@TheAnticsofTom what do you mean by surrounding water exactly? Water is a great insulator under certain circumstances for sure.

  • @normichtrailrider.7343
    @normichtrailrider.7343 8 місяців тому +2

    the upfront cost of geothermal, will never justify the fact you have geothermal heating and cooling , whoever sold these people on this lied about the return in value , its 20 years , and by that time your waterfurnace will have been replaced and or compressor changed out , its a shitty way to heat a residential home . i would have put in a mitsubishi ducted hyperheat system , saved them probably 15k , and they would have had the same capacity during winter and summer .

    • @joeyanthony7831
      @joeyanthony7831 5 місяців тому

      We're learning about these systems in my trade school rn lol. What's your preference for residential? Natural gas, electric, or oil fueled?

    • @normichtrailrider.7343
      @normichtrailrider.7343 5 місяців тому +1

      @@joeyanthony7831 depends on climate .