IRstuff thanx for the reality check :) What are your thoughts on doing this as a geothermal bore hole instead.
1. I do not know what the permits would be like in this area, strong EPA regulations.
2. If the property already has a well, or if a well needs to be dug then the expense would still...
Thanx IRstuf for the response:
Just reconfiguring how the water would flow and adding additional material and labor to the plumbing side of the equation. Thinking of using the water flow to extract energy from the environment. Another aspect to this would be to lower the photovoltaics...
Thanks CastMetal, the sterling was just an idea as a way to use the temp delta, I'm thinking it should be enough to drive a fan or blower minimum or possibly even a pump. It is a side process, the main energy savers should be coming from the water heater, solar furnace, and earth pipe air...
First off I am brand new to these forums, (first post) but am looking for a forum where i can get an idea out there and learn on how to make it better. Ultimately before going out and spending who knows how much money on a prototype, run up against some engineers who can either shoot it down or...
