Feb 12 2010
GeoSmart Energy distributes geothermal products to customers, who look for an alternate energy solution to heat and cool their homes. The geothermal product line provides different models with different configuration, and size that suits every home and business. The PE100 Geothermal pipe is made of high density polyethylene resin. The green color of the geothermal pipe helps technicians to identify it immediately.
The PE100 pipe features Environmental Stress Crack Resistance (ESCR), and is resistant to environmental stress cracking. The pipe can be installed in all types of soil as it has resistance to chemicals and corrosion. The PE100 pipe does not get affected by methanol and glycols. The pipe is suitable for all geothermal loop applications as it requires a few fittings at joints or change points.
The geothermal pipe is available in three sizes, and is packed in coils or in straight length. The ¾ inch pipe is commonly used in geothermal installations and is available in 600 feet coils. The 1 ¼ inches pipe is available in 500 foot coils and is used in all common geothermal installations. The 2 inches pipe is used in commercial geothermal installations and commonly used in geothermal loop systems that demand header variations. The PE100 geothermal pipes can withstand extreme temperatures upto 60 degrees Centigrade. The PE100 geothermal pipe has an average thermal conductivity of 0.225 BTUH/ft.
Source: http://www.geosmartenergy.com