Abstract: A drill rod combination for creating a closed loop geothermal hole in the ground. The heat exchange tube is positioned in the hole simultaneously with the creation of the hole and is mounted to the drill rod. A rudder on the heat exchange tube limits twisting of the tube. An adaptor mounted to the outer end of the sonde housing has the drill bit mounted on its distal end.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 17, 2010
Date of Patent:
September 10, 2013
Assignee:
True.Home Heating/Cooling, Inc.
Inventors:
Terry R. Biggs, Joseph A. Huck, Blake E. Edwards