<![CDATA[Discussion Forum]]> http://forums.heatspring.com 60 Thu, 17 May 2012 16:12:42 GMT <![CDATA[Schedule]]> http://forums.heatspring.com/post?id=5848638
According to the official schedule, this is week 3.  Next week is scheduled as a week off to allow extra time for those who need to catch up. 

I HIGHLY recommend having everything finished through week 3 by the end of next week (5/26/12).  The following week, we will begin with the live webinars and will be covering material that is more technical. 

Contact me if you have questions/concerns. 

Good luck!

Forum: IGSHPA Certified Geo-Exchange Designer (CGD) ]]> http://forums.heatspring.com/post?id=5848638 Wed, 16 May 2012 15:41:23 GMT <![CDATA[Course Format]]> http://forums.heatspring.com/post?id=5827039
Here is a rough outline for the course: 

Weeks 1-3 will be pre-recorded PowerPoint presentations, reading materials and smaller assignments.  During these 3 weeks, we will be covering basic concepts to make sure that everyone is up to speed and on the same page.

During weeks 4-6, we will be covering more complicated material and the presentations will be given via live webinar.  I will ask HeatSpring to post the schedule for those very soon so you can block out the time to attend.  The webinars will be recorded in case you can't be there for all of it and for review. 

The format for week 7-8 is still up in the air.  Depending on how the first few weeks go, it will probably be pre-recorded material again but we will see. 

The very last week, we will schedule a live webinar for Q&A, exam prep and review. 

Forum: IGSHPA Certified Geo-Exchange Designer (CGD) ]]> http://forums.heatspring.com/post?id=5827039 Wed, 02 May 2012 16:26:24 GMT <![CDATA[lesson 1 video]]> http://forums.heatspring.com/post?id=5826004 stops at 6:47 and will not continue

Forum: Manual J Boot Camp Training with Elite Certification ]]> http://forums.heatspring.com/post?id=5826004 Tue, 01 May 2012 22:55:18 GMT <![CDATA[Intro: Bill McCormick]]> http://forums.heatspring.com/post?id=5825158 Hello, my name is Bill McCormick. I have been involved in renewable energy since I had solar pv installed on my home last summer. I plan on moving into this line of work on a full time basis as my knowledge increases. At present I work p.t. as a locksmith and was also involved in the mortgage business for several years.

 

Today, I am trying to build my knowledge while also teaming up with Munro Distributing as an unpaid (very part-time) sales trainee, where I am privy to how the business runs and in time will reap the rewards from the sales of pv systems.

 

This will be my last career decision and I expect it to be fruitful and extremely rewarding. I hope I can contribute to the class as we all do our best to engage in the material. Good luck to all.  Bill McCormick

 

 

Forum: Understanding Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs) ]]> http://forums.heatspring.com/post?id=5825158 Tue, 01 May 2012 13:38:57 GMT <![CDATA[New student]]> http://forums.heatspring.com/post?id=5812685  I am a new student.I don't have any experience with this particular field.I am attaining my B.P.I certification and staying open to what the new green technology's are.I know that taking this entry level course will give me more of an understanding. I did have the wonderful experience of taking a tour at Mass Audubon and seeing the technology at work.

Forum: Entry Level Geothermal Proffesional Certificate Training ]]> http://forums.heatspring.com/post?id=5812685 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:02:14 GMT <![CDATA[Btu/ton]]> http://forums.heatspring.com/post?id=5811177 How many btu's can be generated from a 1 ton unit? Also with standing coloum where does the bleed end up?

Forum: Entry Level Geothermal Proffesional Certificate Training ]]> http://forums.heatspring.com/post?id=5811177 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:13:01 GMT <![CDATA[Piping material]]> http://forums.heatspring.com/post?id=5810822 What is the type if piping and piping size for the ground loop? Also where does it enter the building? Does it come out of the ground befor entering, or do you run it with your services?

Forum: Entry Level Geothermal Proffesional Certificate Training ]]> http://forums.heatspring.com/post?id=5810822 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:31:02 GMT <![CDATA[Qualification]]> http://forums.heatspring.com/post?id=5809742 Hi, I'm wondering if I will be qualified to install this technology after completing this course? I live in Alberta, Canada.

Forum: Entry Level Geothermal Proffesional Certificate Training ]]> http://forums.heatspring.com/post?id=5809742 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 23:03:41 GMT <![CDATA[Webinar]]> http://forums.heatspring.com/post?id=5807078 I haven't found out how to attend the webinar today. How do I do that?

Forum: Entry Level Geothermal Proffesional Certificate Training ]]> http://forums.heatspring.com/post?id=5807078 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:11:01 GMT <![CDATA[AO Smith's new drainback tank]]> http://forums.heatspring.com/post?id=5804421
I have been unable to view any schematics, spec sheets, or close-up images of A.O. Smiths' new Cirrus system drainback tank.  This tank is to be installed OUTSIDE, just under the bottom header of the collector panels, and therefore would require the use of an antifreeze.   Can you send me any links regarding this info? 

Would not this close proximity use of a drainback tank lend itself to the use of a PV powered DC pump?  I guess static head would be about 7' for a 45 degree sloped 4' x 10' panel, plus the typical pipe & fitting friction head, so maybe the March 809 BR HS12 pump (max 15' head) could do this?

This starts to combine the best features of both pressurized glycol w/ drainback systems.

Forum: Solar Hot Water Design & Installation Training ]]> http://forums.heatspring.com/post?id=5804421 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 01:35:21 GMT <![CDATA[Welcome SCW Design Attendees to the Apr Course]]> http://forums.heatspring.com/post?id=5801781

Again, welcome and I will look forward to your comments as you proceed in the course.

Al Koenig

Forum: Standing Column Wells for Geothermal Professionals ]]> http://forums.heatspring.com/post?id=5801781 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:17:08 GMT <![CDATA[Possible distance limitations for ground mounted panels]]> http://forums.heatspring.com/post?id=5801516

  I'm working to design a ground mount installation for an active indirect system.  The best location of the panels would be ~30 feet from the house.    They would be insulated of course and buried at a depth of 18 inches.  

I have no experience (yet) with burying hot water pipes.  I haven't seen it in your materials or book, but is there any heat loss consideration that needs to be made for the buried pipes?  

Also, what's the farthest distance from a home that you have seen a ground mounted system installed?  

thanks, Greg Pisanich

Forum: Solar Hot Water Design & Installation Training ]]> http://forums.heatspring.com/post?id=5801516 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 08:11:53 GMT <![CDATA[use of swing check valves in vertical position]]> http://forums.heatspring.com/post?id=5800556
If I chose to install a swing check valve in the vertical position, wouldn't I want to install a boiler drain just above (downstream) for being able to drain down the piping that flows to the collectors?

Forum: Solar Hot Water Design & Installation Training ]]> http://forums.heatspring.com/post?id=5800556 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:47:31 GMT <![CDATA[Introduction Solar Thermal 4/24-26]]> http://forums.heatspring.com/post?id=5800393

I am registered for the in Solar Thermal training in Woburn, MA. Iam an entry level environmental engineer with a job in energy resources, primarily PV and solar thermal. I will be using this class to thoroughly develop my knowledge and communication skills required for solar project. I look forward to the class.

Forum: Solar Hot Water Design & Installation Training ]]> http://forums.heatspring.com/post?id=5800393 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:10:36 GMT <![CDATA[drainback collector riser diameter]]> http://forums.heatspring.com/post?id=5799198 What problems, if any, might arise from using a collector riser that is less than 1/2" (I'm considering some older collectors w/ 3/8" risers)?

Aaron

Forum: Solar Hot Water Design & Installation Training ]]> http://forums.heatspring.com/post?id=5799198 Sun, 15 Apr 2012 21:15:49 GMT