Pipe Fusion Courses

According to the CSA 448 regulation, all polyethylene pipe fusions that are part of a heat exchanger have to be assembled by socket or butt fusion. Generally, during the installation of a geothermal system, two specialists are potentially called upon to complete the work related to fusion: the driller and/or installer. The situation will vary according to the region and sometimes even according to the company. What is important is that the work be executed according to the proper rules of fusion.

It is no surprise, then, that the Canadian GeoExchange Coalition (CGC) requires a fusion certificate in order to apply for installer and/or driller accreditation. Those who have been working in the geothermal industry for a few years know that most manufacturers and distributors offer fusion courses to their clients. Certain distributors even refuse to sell equipment to installers who do not renew their fusion certificate. This is an important element for the quality of installations and ensures that the work is done by a qualified and highly capable workforce.

Latest News

CGC Publishes Commercial Designer Accreditation

Montréal, 2012-01-11
The Canadian GeoExchange Coalition (CGC) released a new geothermal qualityprogram designation for commercial geothermal heat pump system designer...Read more

Canada to Host the 11th International Energy Agency Heat Pump Conference

2011-12-12, Montreal
The Canadian GeoExchange Coalition (CGC) has been awarded the organization of the 11th International Energy Agency Heat Pump Conference (IEA-HPC)....Read more

CGC Bursary Winners Announced

2011-12-07, Markham (Ontario)
Five Masters and PhD candidates engaged in original post-graduate studies related to geothermal heat pump technology have been awarded a combined ...Read more

CGC Announces the Winners of the 5th Annual GeoExchange Excellence Awards

2011-12-07, Markham (Ontario)
The Canadian GeoExchange Coalition (CGC) heartily congratulated the 2011 winners of the 5th GeoExchange Excellence Awards here tonight. The prizes...Read more

CGC Invests $10,000 in St. Lawrence College Foundation

2011-12-07, Markham (Ontario)
The Canadian GeoExchange Coalition today proudly announced that its board of directors have approved a one-time $10,000 contribution to the St....Read more