During operations the equipment connected to a compressor and the internal piston action provides a continuous series of pneumatically powered impacts which drives the unit into the ground. This operation may take a number of days and the unit is expected to operate continuously for this period.
The unit is not expected to be serviced once its final position has been reached, it remains in place and act as a "U" connection for the pipework. Thus it is intended as a single-use device.
The Geo-Mole removes the need for large machinery and can access restricted areas like terraces, cellars, and small gardens.
The newly designed and engineered mole is a sacrificial, pneumatic, self propelled soil displacement tool, which is powered by a portable compressor.
Cleverly designed valve and pressure conveying lines within the system enable efficient and more targeted operation.
The main benefit of the Geo-Mole is to be able to overcome the problems of site access for drilling rigs and the mess caused by the installation of horizontal ‘slinky’ heat collection networks necessary at present for the installation of Ground Source Heat Pumps.
The increased speed in placing the heat collection network and its lack of mess reduce the cost of ground source heat pump installations for the consumer and expand the use of ground source heat pumps.
