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    Nov 30, 2005, 09:01 AM
    Ground temperature
    At what depth does the temperature remain relatively stable?
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    Dec 2, 2005, 04:16 AM
    That would be the "frost line", which varies around the world.

    Around where I live (Central Ohio), the rule of thumb minimum for burying plumbing lines is 16".
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    Dec 2, 2005, 05:18 AM
    Rick,

    Sorry I didn't express myself correctly. The idea is to run water pipes down into the ground where the temp is a constant 50°F or so? What I needed to know is at what depth should these pipes be placed?

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    Dec 2, 2005, 06:50 AM
    That point would be below the frost line... so in my area we put water lines at least 16" down.
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