Employ innovative snow-melt systems.(EATHERTON ON HYDRONICS)(Column)

WE DISCUSSED THE potential of earth-linked energy as an alternative to conventionally powered snow-melt systems in my January column (pg. 28). This month, we will finish this series by continuing to look at Mother Earth as an energy alternative.

Probably one of the most interesting discoveries, as it pertains to earth-powered snow-melt systems, comes from Japan. The Japanese started by spraying water on the snow to help melt it, which worked reasonably well for their location. They soon realized, however, that water is a precious resource that should not be wasted.