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    How close can a drain pipe be to a geo thermal line?

    Thanks all for the responses. What material do you use to insulate when the lines are within 10' of other structures? Do you use/recommend the...
    Post by: Waukman, Dec 14, 2009 in forum: General Discussions
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    How close can a drain pipe be to a geo thermal line?

    Forgot one important point, the field is 5 vertical wells and the pipes would be crossing the horizontal geo lines that connect the wells to the...
    Post by: Waukman, Dec 13, 2009 in forum: General Discussions
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    How close can a drain pipe be to a geo thermal line?

    I have a closed loop system in Southern Wisconsin. The loops are 6 to 8 feet below the surface. I want to run some buried drain pipes in the area...
    Post by: Waukman, Dec 13, 2009 in forum: General Discussions
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    Zoning & Outdoor sensor

    Re: Zoning & Outdoor sensor I have a 2 zone configuration with my installation. I have a WaterFurnace and they have their own zoning unit. My...
    Post by: Waukman, Apr 30, 2009 in forum: General Discussions
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    Cost comparison data

    Here is another set of data points for electric usage. The attached file shows the electric usage since 2001. I live in Wisconsin and prior to GEO...
    Post by: Waukman, Apr 24, 2009 in forum: General Discussions
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    Geothermal Costs

    As one data point, I had a quote for installing a gas furnace and it was $9000.00. The geo was $31,000. Both had to install new ductwork, etc. The...
    Post by: Waukman, Mar 18, 2009 in forum: General Discussions
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    Tossing my tinfoil hat in to the ring,

    If they have even heard of them that is...... :D
    Post by: Waukman, Mar 18, 2009 in forum: General Discussions
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    Geothermal Costs

    But you have to put a importance value on each of the items: install costs, running costs, comfort, efficiency, going green, personal preference,...
    Post by: Waukman, Mar 17, 2009 in forum: General Discussions
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    Geo systems in the Big Apple!

    So where does all the debris from the drilling go? In a dumpster or dumptruck or ???
    Post by: Waukman, Mar 15, 2009 in forum: General Discussions
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    How to pay for geothermal installation

    Things change, but, when I did my project 2 years ago in Wisconsin, the only money option was a home equity/home improvement loan and cash....
    Post by: Waukman, Feb 25, 2009 in forum: General Discussions
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    Tell us your success stories!

    Location: South Eastern Wisconsin - Metro Milwaukee House: Built in 1890, listed on Federal/State Historic Building register, 2 story, 1200 sq...
    Post by: Waukman, Feb 25, 2009 in forum: General Discussions
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    Forum Hurting Geo Image ?

    I agree 99.8%. It took me 3 years from the time I first started talking to a Geo contractor to the point where I signed the contract. However, I...
    Post by: Waukman, Feb 23, 2009 in forum: General Discussions
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    My Geo does not do as promised!!

    Or houses that have a huge heat loss, like mine. :(
    Post by: Waukman, Feb 19, 2009 in forum: General Discussions
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    Manual J - Number of bores and \"Expected\" EWT

    I agree that the statements by Mr. Preston were uncalled for, but it is not clear to me that this individual is a WF employee. It would be nice if...
    Post by: Waukman, Feb 19, 2009 in forum: General Discussions
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    Buy desuperheater now - hook up later ?????

    I don't think you are saving that much by waiting to install. The only 'costs' are the pipe, storage tanks, and labor to install. In the big...
    Post by: Waukman, Feb 11, 2009 in forum: General Discussions