Geofinity Manufacturing


Water Source Geothermal System


Geofinity has emerged as an industry-leading manufacturer of highly innovation GeoExchange systems. Combining unique and proprietary controls driven product design with the manufacturing expertise of true GeoExchange industry pioneers, Geofinity finds itself at the forefront of the rapidly growing geothermal market. Geofinity promises when purchasing the Elemental Geofinity system you will always receive the ultimate in comfort and affordability.

Geofinity Elemental family of heating and cooling products is a high efficiency, eco-friendly comfort system. The Elemental is a well grounded technology that will provide safe, reliable year round comfort at a cost savings.

Geofinity Water Source Heating

Enhanced Comfort

Elemental systems produce consistent uniform heating, free of "hot-spots" often seen with furnaces and other conventional heating appliances, while offering increased dehumidification in cooling mode. Utility company polls indicate a higher level of customer satisfaction for GeoExchange than for conventional systems.

Extremely Cost Effective

The Elemental operating efficiencies and proprietary state of the art controls can provide up to 70% savings on heating and cooling costs when compared to conventional equipment. As it takes only 1 unit of electricity to create up to 5 units of heat energy, the use of an Elemental equates to tremendous overall efficiency and cost savings.

System Performance and Controls

The industry leading proprietary controls come standard on each and every Elemental unit. The controller offers precise zone temperature control, overall system monitoring and optimization, and automatic alert messaging that provides notification if the system is not operating at peak performance.

With an Elemental GeoExchange system you can take advantage of the "most energy-efficient, enviornmentally clean, and cost effective space conditioning technology on the market today." - Department of Energy

Safe & Clean

Elemental units produce no carbon monoxide and no greenhouse gas emissions. Simply installing an Elemental system is equivalent to planting an entire acre of trees or taking two cars off the road. ***

A single Elemental unit is capable of supplying all of the heating, cooling and domestic hot water required. No matter the climate or location, whether in the Arctic or near the Equator, an Elemental unit will provide worry-free performance.

Flexibility

A single Elemental unit is capable of supplying all of the heating, cooling and domestic hot water required. No matter the climate or location, whether in the Arctic or near the Equator, an Elemental unit will provide worry-free performance.

Reliability & Maintenance

The Elemental contains few moving parts and can operate reliably for years with little maintenance (Approximately one third when compared to conventional HVAC equipment – DOE). All components within the Elemental product line have been chosen for their long-term reliability and durability.

The Elemental Series possesses certain distinct qualities as compared to its industry competitors:

    • Unique expertise and understanding of the application of R-410A refrigerant

      • The EI Elemental Series, unlike its competitors who all started with R-22, has its foundation in R-410A

      • R-410A is a non-ozone depleting, ecologically friendly, extremely efficient refrigerant that has emerged as the industry standard for Geothermal Heat Pump technology

    • Totally Integrated Controls Package

    • The Elemental Series incorporates BACNET compatible control, designed to regulate and monitor the system for maximized efficiencies and zoned comfort as well as allow for easy, seamless integration with other building devices and controls.

        • An LCD screen and simple key pad are incorporated into the controller, promoting functionality through ease of use. Additionally, the system is upgradeable and allows for interoperability with other integrated home management systems

        • Run time optimization: controller will analyze (in real time) thermostat (room sensor information) as well as the ground capacity (based on temp) data and make decisions which promote optimal unit run time to meet the space conditioning demands.

        • The Elemental Series combines R410a refrigerant, “cutting edge” Controls and the highest quality components and materials to provide efficient, clean, reliable performance.


GeoExchange Loop - Field configurations

The ground/earth loop provides the infrastructure for accessing and continually exchanging thermal energy between the earth and the building. GeoExchange loop systems can be classified as either closed or open.

 

Vertical/Diagonal Loop Water Source Geothermal System
Vertical / Diagonal Loop

Horizontal Loop Water Source Geothermal System
Horizontal Loop

Pond/ Lake Loop Water Source Geothermal System
Pond/Lake Loop

Closed Loop systems consist of a continuous, sealed, underground or submerged loop field of high-density polyethylene pipe through which a heat-transfer fluid is circulated between the ground and the heat pump. Closed Loop systems are installed in various configurations (horizontal, vertical or in a pond) dependent upon site characteristics.

Open Loop/Groundwater systems are designed to use groundwater for the purpose of extracting or rejecting heat.

Vertical/Diagonal Loop

Vertical and diagonal systems are used when land area is limited. For a vertical system, holes are drilled 10-20 feet apart and 100-400 feet deep in a grid matrix. In a diagonal installation, holes are drilled 100 feet deep in a circle. In either installation, a pair of pipes are connected at the bottom with a U-bend that are inserted into each bore hole. The pipes are then manifolded together and brought into the home.

Horizontal Loop

This type of installation is generally the most cost-effective for residential installations where sufficient land is available. It requires trenches to be dug by a backhoe or trencher to approximately 6 feet. GeoExchange pipe is then layered in the trenches, and the trenches are backfilled with soil.

Pond/Lake Loop

If the site has an adequate body of water close to the residence, approx. 1/2 acre by 8 feet deep, this may be the lowest cost option. Supply and return pipes are run underground from the home to the pond/lake and connected to a series of closed coils. These coils are submerged to the bottom of the pond/lake.

Open-Loop System

This type of system is used when an abundant supply of quality well water is available. Ground water is withdrawn from the aquifer/well and pumped into the heat pump. The discharge water is directed to a secondary well. The supply aquifer/well must have adequate capacity to provide flow for the heat pump and domestic water.