Can these two go together? Challenges? Requirements? I’ve not seen specs on such a system and wonder at its limitations.
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First blush I'd say not enough vertical rise to overcome the amount of horizontal run in the loop. At least not for a flow substantial enough to get the required/desired thermal transfer.
Someone working on a solar rfh project tried the same a few years ago. Panels on the roof, about 38' above the rfh loops. Loops were not terribly long, less than 180', but still insufficient flow. I was called in to troubleshoot, did a dye injection, even at the largest daily delta-T, the flow was anemic. Taco to the rescue.
I'm sure there are ways to incorporate, but it may be a difficult design to overcome the resistance to flow in the PEX.
But I have 6000 flower bulbs (which I ordered!) to plant this morning before the Pats/Colts game. By taking on that amount of fun I'm showing that I'm not that smart to be offering advice on this in the first place. Ouch!
Be well Cloud, best to the family...
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Thanks, Mongo, and same back atcha. I was asked, and was ready to dismiss it be/c of too-low flow, also, but thought I'd ask before speaking. Your intuition is the same as mine.>By taking on that amount of fun I'm showing that I'm not that smartCome spring, you'll look plenty smart. Post a picture to show us just how smart.