How can I use our open Geo Thermal Water to irrigate the garden?

11 years ago

We have an open loop Geo Thermal heating/cooling system which "dumps" water outside into our yard. We specifically piped the water to 'flow' or 'dump' out down by our garden, with the hopes of being able to use that water to irrigate the garden. The problem is...we don't know how! :) So as it is the water trickles down a little slope and pools at the bottom.

Any suggestions as how to contain the water so we can use it. I would like to do some sort of system that would utilize soaker hoses....here is a picture of our garden....the water pools at the upper right hand corner.... oh, and i would rather it look somewhat pleasing to the eye....

Comments (3)

lehua49
11 years ago
august,

It all depends on the amount of flow you get from your GTU. Is it enough to sustain the size garden water demand at its peak plus 20%? The flow rate must be more than the water needs of the garden or supplemental water will be required. The storage capacity will be then set and pumping design finished. It appears in the picture you have a hose source. What is its flow rate and pressure reading? Aloha
augustfields
Original Author
11 years ago
thanks for the reply :) the hose source is just our temporary source...the hose from our spicket off the house.

the water flow out of our geo line in a LOT! pleny to sustain the garden. i forget how many gallons/minute...but its a lot and we really should be utilizing it....i just don't know how....
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lehua49
11 years ago
august,

Can you take pictures of what your Geothermal outlet pipe looks like. Then I can make a more definite recommendation. Aloha