How Geo Works
Overview
Outdoor temperatures and climates vary regionally. And temperatures can change drastically, even within the same climate, from season to season. However, the temperature below the earth’s surface remains fairly constant no matter the climate or season. This is due to the suns solar energy which is absorbed by the earth’s crust. The earth is able to retain much of this energy as heat below the ground.
The HEAT2O system creates hot water by utilizing the solar heat stored in the earth’s crust. The process revolves around a system of buried piping (or earth loops) installed in either a vertical or horizontal configuration within the ground.
A solution of water and antifreeze is circulated between these earth loops and the HEAT2O system. The HEAT2O receives the heat absorbed in the earth loops and compresses this heat to increase temperature. The heat is then transferred to the water inside a storage tank, radiant floor system or a hydronic heating coil.
Heat source options include ponds, open wells and waterways; however, closed loop systems (earth loops) buried underground are by far the most common. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, geo exchange technology is the most energy efficient, environmentally clean and cost effective system available today for heating water.
Earth Loops
Click on the above link to learn about the different type of loops.
Overview
Outdoor temperatures and climates vary regionally. And temperatures can change drastically, even within the same climate, from season to season. However, the temperature below the earth’s surface remains fairly constant no matter the climate or season. This is due to the suns solar energy which is absorbed by the earth’s crust. The earth is able to retain much of this energy as heat below the ground.
The HEAT2O system creates hot water by utilizing the solar heat stored in the earth’s crust. The process revolves around a system of buried piping (or earth loops) installed in either a vertical or horizontal configuration within the ground.
A solution of water and antifreeze is circulated between these earth loops and the HEAT2O system. The HEAT2O receives the heat absorbed in the earth loops and compresses this heat to increase temperature. The heat is then transferred to the water inside a storage tank, radiant floor system or a hydronic heating coil.
Heat source options include ponds, open wells and waterways; however, closed loop systems (earth loops) buried underground are by far the most common. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, geo exchange technology is the most energy efficient, environmentally clean and cost effective system available today for heating water.
Earth Loops
Click on the above link to learn about the different type of loops.
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Installation Guide
Warranty
Applications
Domestic Hot Water
Radiant Floor Warming
Benefits
Efficiency
Environmental
Reliability
Aesthetics
Installation
New Construction
Retrofit
How Geo Works
Overview
Earth Loops
Owners
Product Registration
Feedback
