Have ~150’ each way to where the horizontal loop are. What do folks use for transitioning to/from the 3/4” loops from/to the 2” supply and return lines? If I cannot get a local contractor to do the heat fusion, I’ll purchase the tool. Definitely know I have to use this method for connecting all the pipe, especially since all connections will be buried.
An HDPE header manufactured with one 2" connection and a number of 3/4" connections, one for each loop. Search for "B&D Manufacturing parallel underground header"
I use these- Geo Solar Headers http://geosolarproducts.com/about/ Each zoned fitting is 1 1/4” inlet with 3/4” outlets. The Y splitter is 2” inlet with 1 1/4” outlets.
Any advice or wish-i'd-known's for the Geo-Solar headers? I think I am going to go with them but was curious if you had to deal with any layout issues since they are angled the way they are. I will have 6 six loops (12 pipe ends) using four Geo-Solar headers.
I went with the B&D version for transition from 2 inch to six 3/4 loops. I must say the GEO SOLAR looks a little bit more user friendly. In any event the area where the loops transition to the headers will be messy. Frankly after seeing what was involved, I wouldn’t consider these fusion joints as a DIY project. Any small leak in the ground loop would be fatal and digging up the transition area to try and troubleshoot post installation nearly impossible. Do yourself a favor and hire a professional.
