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About Geothermal Pumps
About Geothermal Pumps
A geothermal pump is a type of heating/cooling system that uses natural energy from the Earth. Once you are about 10 feet below the Earth's surface there is a consistent temperature of about 54°F, and this can be used as energy. Accompanied by an underground heat exchanger the pump is then able to heat and cool buildings. The pumps can even provide hot water if properly equipped.
Energy Saving Benefits
Energy Saving Benefits
Geothermal heat pumps use 25%-50% less electricity than conventional heating methods. [6]
Can reduce air consumption by up to 44% compared to air-source heat pumps. [6]
Up to 72% compared with electric resistance heating with standard A/C equipment. [6]
This includes corresponding emissions as well. [6]
The piping for the pumps last anywhere from 25-50 years and the pumps themselves last about 20 years. [6]
Don't need to waste energy constantly changing the equipment.
Geothermal energy plant
Different Types of Pumps
Different Types of Pumps
Three kinds of closed-loop pumps
Horizontal [5]
Vertical [5]
Pond/Lake [5]
Along with those three, there is the open loop pump. [5]
Any of the pumps listed above can be used in either a residential or commercial setting. The climate, soil conditions, available land, and local installation costs determine which pump is used. [5]
Installation Process
Installation Process
This is probably the most difficult to retrofit of our provided solutions. You need specialized technical knowledge and equipment to install the pumps. On top of that, it is harder to assess the land for ideal locations for underground piping when the building is currently standing. However, this process is still very doable with the proper surveying. [6]
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