[Greenbuilding] [BULK] Re: Ground-source heat pumps

[Bruce Donelson]

L Lile said:
Yes, if a geothermal system goes kaflooey, you are in for a really
expensive repair bill.  I've heard of some premature failures myself.
That risk is another reason I shy away from them.  Insulate, insulate,
add South glass and laugh at the cold.



My thought is that if you insulate it well enough, you can almost heat it
with a candle. Even $5000 worth of extra equipment cost could buy a huge
amount of extra insulation...


BRuce Donelson