Glossary of terms used on this site
There are 67 entries in this glossary.W
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Water Well |
A vertical bore hole into the earths crust usually to a depth of less than 300 ft. for the purpose of accessing an underground water supply (aquifer). A pumping system generally of the submersible type is normally installed to bring the water to the surface under sufficient pressure to be used in a home. |
| Water-to-Water |
A heat pump which extracts heat from water in one area and transfers the heat usually at a higher temperature to another body of water. ex. extracting heat from a 50°F. well and using it to heat domestic hot water at 120° F. |