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Utilizes the heat that is contained in the earth or bodies of water and through the use of a open or closed system brings heated water into the structure whereby the heat is extracted by a water furnace (water-to-air)or in-floor circulation.
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Utilizes heat contained in the ground or bodies of water and, through the use of an open or closed system, brings heated water into the structure. The heat is then extracted by a water furnace (water-to-air) or in-floor circulation system.
 
    
 
    
 
'''Closed looped'''
 
'''Closed looped'''
  
Is a sealed system, whereby water is pumped through the pipes and is heated by the earth or lake water and the heated water is brought back into the structure.  
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Is a sealed system whereby water is pumped via pipes and heated by the earth or lake water; the heated water being brought back into the structure.  
  
 
'''Open looped'''
 
'''Open looped'''
  
Takes water from the ground or lake and circulates it back into the structure through pipes and tubing.
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Takes water from the ground or water and circulates it back into the structure through pipes and tubing.
  
 
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Revision as of 21:37, 14 February 2010

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