What happens if the geothermal heat exchanger horizontal closed loops spring a leak?
Loops should not leak! When installed the contractor should pressure test the loops to 5 times what they will endure during regular operation to ensure the ‘fused’ connections are sealed tight. Fusing is like welding…..once fused the connection is just as strong as standard pipe wall. Installation crews should closely watch as the loops are backfilled over to ensure a rock doesn’t damage the newly laid pipe. The pipes used must be made from High-Density Polyethylene 100% Virgin-Resin Pipe which comes with a 55-year warranty and expected useful life span of 300 years. Anything less is a compromise.
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