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HORIZONTAL STRAIGHT LOOPS

Horizontal Straight Loops consist of lengths of pipe installed into trenches under the lawn that are dug using a backhoe or excavator, approximately five feet underground and below the frost line. Horizontal loops (straight and coiled) are the most cost effective method due to lower labor costs and can be used as long as there is adequate land area available to dig the trenches.

In addition to standard trench-based horizontal loops, directional bore loops can be used when the site is heavily wooded or when there is extensive landscaping in place. A machine is used to drill tunnels underneath the yard into which the loop pipes are then installed. This allows the installation to be completed with a minimum of disruption to the existing yard.

HORIZONTAL COILED LOOPS

Horizontal Coiled Loops are similar to the more common horizontal straight loops, except rather than burying straight runs of pipe, the pipe is spread out in flattened, overlapping coils. This type of loop, also known as a Slinky loop, allows for adequate pipe surface area in shorter trenches, allowing it to fit in some areas where horizontal straight loops would be impractical.

In addition to standard trench-based horizontal loops, directional bore loops can be used when the site is heavily wooded or when there is extensive landscaping in place. A machine is used to drill tunnels underneath the yard into which the loop pipes are then installed. This allows the installation to be completed with a minimum of disruption to the existing yard.