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V17 — specialized system
Ground-source geothermal systems
Plan the heat pump, ground heat exchanger, drilling, site, groundwater and indoor distribution as one system.
Checked: 2026-08-22
Vertical/horizontal loops, wells or ponds have different site, drilling, environmental and permit constraints.
Drilling, underground loop, refrigerant or open-loop systems require specialized design/installation and local compliance.
Useful tools / data
- Load calculation
- Site/utility plan
- Loop temperature/flow history
What the professional checks
- Size field and heat pump to applicable CSA requirements
- Check geology/drilling and groundwater
- Commission flows, temperatures and controls
Sources and limits
Rules vary by jurisdiction and scope. Regulated, structural and gas work remains with the required professional.
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Specialized diagnostics to verify
This section connects systems that become costly or regulated when a primary project triggers them.