VAWellDriller
Active Member
I posted this in the HVAC forum as well, but here it is again, in case you plumbers don't look at that.
I am building a new house and am installing an open loop geo HVAC system, and have a supply and return well. The HVAC contractor normally does closed loop systems, and has that sub install all the plumbing right up to the units inside. I'm really not sure why, but he doesn't want to do any plumbing, and wants me to handle the water connections to the unit. I'm a well driller by trade, so a little plumbing doesn't scare me, just wondering if there is a preferred material to use, and why? I'm not very good with copper, and I have CPVC plumbing for the rest of the house. I was just going to continue with the CPVC for the HVAC unless there is something I'm missing. The water temp (entering and leaving) should never be out of the 45 - 75 degree F range I don't think.
I am building a new house and am installing an open loop geo HVAC system, and have a supply and return well. The HVAC contractor normally does closed loop systems, and has that sub install all the plumbing right up to the units inside. I'm really not sure why, but he doesn't want to do any plumbing, and wants me to handle the water connections to the unit. I'm a well driller by trade, so a little plumbing doesn't scare me, just wondering if there is a preferred material to use, and why? I'm not very good with copper, and I have CPVC plumbing for the rest of the house. I was just going to continue with the CPVC for the HVAC unless there is something I'm missing. The water temp (entering and leaving) should never be out of the 45 - 75 degree F range I don't think.