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GeoThermal

This gallery shows the process of installing a geothermal heating/cooling/hot water system in a 1957 home in August 2010. As you can see, it is a huge undertaking. We hope to reap the benefits of going green for decades to come as we reduce our carbon footprint. Click on "slideshow" in the upper right corner to see the project in progress.

October 2013 update:

We have been using this system for three years now and we are extremely happy that we had it installed. In September 2012 we went a step further and went online with a 6.37 Kw solar electric array to have the sun help power the geothermal system. The combination of the two systems is a great success. Our combined total electric bill for May, June, July, August, September and October was $150. This is a great way to reduce dirty energy usage and save a ton of money on utility bills. I wonder why more folks don't do it especially in light of the 30% Federal tax credit and the Missouri electric utility rebate?

All photos are copyrighted and linking to this gallery is prohibited without my written permission. If you would like permission contact me at: jstroup01@charter.net
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drilling third 200 foot deep well
drilling third 200 foot deep well
pumping geothermal grout down wells
pumping geothermal grout down wells
bentonite grout pump on side of drilling rig
bentonite grout pump on side of drilling rig
bottom end of double piping
bottom end of double piping
pressure testing piping before dropping it 200 feet down the well
pressure testing piping before dropping it 200 feet down the well
thermal grout
thermal grout
three wells piped and grouted
three wells piped and grouted
well hole filled  with plastic piping and bentonite grout
well hole filled with plastic piping and bentonite grout
digging trench to connect well lines together
digging trench to connect well lines together
digging trench to connect well piping to heat pump in basement
digging trench to connect well piping to heat pump in basement
view from the basement
view from the basement
trenching
trenching
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