- Ground source (Geo-thermal) heat pumps heat and cool the house.
- The heat pumps run on electricity from solar panels and wind turbine. (No furnace)
- Several 150 foot deep pipes deliver 48 degree water for the heat pumps to extract heat and expand it to 115 degrees for heating. The heat pumps work in reverse for cooling.
Category: Home Design and Materials
Geo Thermal VENTILATING SYSTEM
- Replacement – fresh air travels through underground pipes.
- Testing: Outside air was 11 degrees F. After traveling through underground pipes fresh air became 41 degrees F.
- The system continuously runs on just 15 watts but will serve the kitchen and bathroom ventilating needs by boosting to a higher speed using 75 watts.
- Radon Mitigation is a part of the ventilation system.
RADIANT HEAT saves energy
- The IN-FLOOR hot water heating system provides radiant heat directly to the body and furniture.
- The Rumford FIREPLACE is designed to provide radiant heat through its shallow hearth.
The wood logs are set up vertically against the fire brick to better heat the brick and display a bigger fire. http://www.rumford.com/
