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Soil temperature in Maitland, NSW Area

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Ristan
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Hi guys,

I ma seriously thinking of installing ground close loop as a main source for my cooling, heating of the house and water heating.
I have a problem finding the temperature of the soil in my area, I live between two towns in the Hunter Valley: Maitland and Cessnock, NSW. The name of the town is Weston, Latitude: -32.15000, Longitude:151.111.
If someone could direct me where to find the temperature charts for soil, at different depths, I would appreciate it very much.
Then I will probably ask you more questions.
Thank you!

Posted Friday 9 Feb 2018 @ 5:45:53 am from IP #
Catopsilia
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There is quite a bit of information and discussion on this thread (2 pages):
"Earth Tube Cooling Tips for new house construction"
http://www.ata.org.au/forums/topic/1510

Bureau of Meteorology data is referenced. I haven't checked whether any data is near Newcastle.

Posted Saturday 10 Feb 2018 @ 8:04:45 am from IP #
Catopsilia
Member

This is the BoM soil temperature data referenced in the other thread:
http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDN65176.shtml

You can see that your options are Sydney Airport (only down to 20cm), Campbelltown, and Grafton Research Station.

It gives only today's data, You have to phone BoM for more.

Posted Saturday 10 Feb 2018 @ 8:41:56 am from IP #