What Benefits Do Geothermal Pipe Fittings Bring?

Geothermal pipe fittings are already installed in over a million homes as it’s the most effective way to heat and cool a property. Geothermal refers to heat derived from the earth. This is due to the fact that our planet supplies a constant source of heat and energy both at the surface and below.

Geothermal energy systems utilise the earth’s inherent capacity to store solar energy. Mild temperatures can be found at depths ranging from six feet to a few hundred feet below the earth’s surface. A geothermal system uses these mild temperatures to heat and cool properties.

The ground source heat pump is the major component of a geothermal heating and cooling system. Heat pumps move heat from one location to another. The heat pump becomes much more efficient when moderate temperature fluids are utilised.

Several systems are used to keep the heat pump at an adequate temperature. A source of temperate fluid can be supplied by water pipes from a nearby well. Water is taken from the well, pumped through the heat pump, and then returned to the same aquifer using an open loop system. Because this water is already at a moderate temperature, the heat pump can use it to produce temperatures that can heat our houses efficiently.

A fluid mix is routed through regions outdoors around the home with a more popular method known as a closed loop system, allowing it to absorb moderate temperatures. This fluid mixture can be circulated in three ways. 1) Pipes are buried four to eight feet below the earth at a place with plenty of readily dug outside area. 2) One or two wells may be drilled to insert the pipe when space is restricted or digging is poor. 3) Pipes are run across a neighbouring pond to absorb the moderate temperatures of the surrounding water.

During the warmer months, the heat pump’s settings are reversed to transmit heat back into the earth. This aids in the cooling of the home. Efficiency is substantially higher since the heat pump transfers heat rather than producing it through combustion.
For more information about the benefits of geothermal pipe fittings, please feel free to contact us today at Rouden Pipetek.