I seem to remember that our pipes are 12" down and 12" apart. I recall Tommy complain once, when we were waterlogged, that the pipes prevented proper tyning to get rid of the water. It is a hot water system provided for by an oil burning boiler. Personally I dont remember any games called off as a result of USH problems. In the SPL we would have faced fines had that happened. Not sure what you mean by 'gas or water' system but the biggest problem for clubs running USH systems is not the system. It's the utility company charging extortionate prices for fuel.
Thanks Alex,
I believe the majority of problems is cause by clubs opting for cheaper installations with large gaps between the coiled pipes as they take longer to heat and dont defrost the whole pitch . Most tend to be water based, either gas or Electric controlled boilers. Gas is the cheaper fuel to use, and you are correct that Shippers (Gas/Elec Suppliers) will charge a higher rate because of the amount of gas usage ( kws) per hour/day etc coupled with the fact that the systems are not used all the time so the Gas/Elec is more expensive to transport.
Now there are more expensive to install but cheaper to run systems that can use the ground or air to generate heat, and these pay for themselves on average over 10 years as well as almost 0 Carbon Emmisions. Now we are installing them for domestic use but we believe they can be used on large commercial sites as well, but we are not sure of they can generate enough heat for this purpose, so its early days.
Im suprised ICT opted for an oil based boiler and these eat energy/money.
As for a Tommys waterlogged pitch. Im not sure the USH will resolve that no matter what system you have.