Vertical Loop Systems from LoopMaster

LoopMaster designs and installs geothermal earth loops suitable for heating and cooling small or large commercial buildings. Geothermal earth loops can be installed in different configurations. The company specializes in pond loops and vertical loops. Earth loop systems can be fixed in a pond or lake (pond loops) or in bore holes (vertical loops). In closed loop systems, pipes are buried in a pond or lake or beneath the earth. The vertical closed loop is used with geothermal heat pumps for institutional and commercial projects.

The vertical loop system installed by LoopMaster contains a pipe that can be placed inside vertical bore holes. Less space is required for installing a vertical loop system. While designing the vertical loop field, various factors have to be considered including the availability of space, drilling condition, and total heating and cooling conditions. A single bore hole can handle one ton of total heating and cooling power.

Bore holes are installed 15 feet away from each other to decrease the effect of neighboring loops. Once the holes are drilled, pipes with diameters ranging from 3/4 to 1-1/4 inches are placed inside bore holes. After inserting pipes, bore holes are filled with grout or with other sealing materials. The pipes are then connected to the horizontal piping, and then to the header system.

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