GEOLOOP LEAK SEAL
For Radiant Floor Heating Repairs
GEOLOOP LEAK SEAL
GEOLOOP LEAK SEAL is a liquid leak sealer designed to seal leaks in radiant floor systems as well as geothermal applications.
Radiant floor systems have been shut down because of small line leaks that cannot be found or fixed.
If a problem develops in one of the lines it can be devastating to home owners leading to costly installation of a partial or whole new HVAC system.
Finding a company that is willing to try and fix a radiant floor leak, the demolition of finished floors and concrete, plus the cost, it may not always prove worth it.
GEOLOOP LEAK SEAL will work 80-85% of the time with a repair that will last many years.
RADIANT FLOOR HEATING REPAIRS
Method
Try to isolate the line with the leak and use an external sump pump and no less than a five gallon container.
Allow the water to circulate through the line and monitor the water level drop in the container. This will allow you to determine the water loss.
If not too severe add the GEOLOOP LEAK SEAL to the container, after following mixing instructions, and allow the solution to re-circulate through the loop.
If and when the level holds, you know you have stopped the leak.
Continue to re-circulate for an additional 2-3 hours.
Clear the line with air and let it set for 48 hours.
You can then pressure test the line between 10-20 psi.
If the pressure holds re-add your water, add the heat and pressure up to 15-20 psi.
In most cases, this method will work 80-85% of the time.
You now should have a leak repair lasting for many years.
If this method is not effective in your circumstance, a manual repair would be required.
GEOLOOP LEAK SEAL
For Geothermal Repairs
GEOLOOP LEAK SEAL is a liquid leak sealer designed to seal minor leaks in geothermal ground loops as well as radiant floor systems.
GEOLOOP LEAK SEAL helps coat all internal parts of the water passageway and slows scaling and deterioration of cast iron pumps. Scaling and deterioration causes pitting and pinholes, causing water to show red with rust which may result in future problems.
GEOLOOP LEAK SEAL is effective for almost any material and is also very effective at sealing improper or cross threaded pipe fittings.
RADIANT FLOOR HEATING
Directions For Use
Prescribed amounts:
Add 8 ounces of GEOLOOP LEAK SEAL for each 5 tons of ground loop
Add 16 ounces of GEOLOOP LEAK SEAL for 6 - 10 tons of ground loop and increments of 8 ounces for every additional 5 tons of ground loop
Incorporate GEOLOOP LEAK SEAL into loop field by one of the following methods:
For preventative maintenance of vertical or horizontal ground loops, mix one 8 ounce bottle of GEOLOOP LEAK SEAL and add to the geothermal loop field while purging the system or by introducing it through the p/t provided the system is up and running and that re-flushing is not necessary
For troublesome loops, where water loss may be evident because of equipment age, poor connections, fusion joints, old PVC glue joints, or any other condition causing a system to lose fluid, first repair all of the obvious areas that can be found then add the prescribed amounts, as previously mentioned, to the ground loop as described above.
If the fluid loss is expected to be underground and there is the possibility of a bad fusion, add double the amount. Keep the loop pressured-up and give the GEOLOOP LEAK SEAL sufficient time to repair itself.
RADIANT FLOOR HEATING
Notes
GEOLOOP LEAK SEAL is not ideal to use if pressure gauges are installed because the product could coat the gauge and possibly give an inaccurate reading
GEOLOOP LEAK SEAL helps coat all internal parts of the water passageway and slows scaling and deterioration of cast iron pumps which is a benefit. Scaling and deterioration causes pitting and pinholes, thus causing water to show a red color (rust) which may result in future problems.
GEOLOOP LEAK SEAL is effective for almost any material and is also very effective at sealing improper or cross threaded pipe fittings.
Most installations do not run into leak problems, but if you do, GEOLOOP LEAK SEAL should solve many of the leak problems you may encounter in a geothermal installation.
Buy single quantity or in cases of 6, 12 or 20
