[Greenbuilding] Ground tempering (was PH article)

[Steve Satow]

In line with Corwyn's question, would it not make more sense to keep the ground loop away from the slab? That way you're not robbing Peter to pay Paul..

Regards,
Steve.


On 2013-08-21, at 9:59 AM, Topher wrote:

> On 8/21/2013 12:30 PM, John O'Brien wrote:
>> 
>> Off topic slightly John. But do you know if anyone has done any modeling of the effects of running a ground tempering loop (Incoming HRV pre-temper) under an insulated slab on grade. I had been thinking about that recently, but wasn't sure if that would mess with the frost lines.
> 
> Why would you want to put frigid temperatures under your nice "massive, moderately conductive, and connected to a stable deep earth temperature," slab?
> 
> Thank You Kindly,
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> Corwyn / Topher Belknap
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