摘要 |
This specification discloses a self contained solar heating supplemental unit characterized by solar collector; a mast carrying a solar collector above the earth's surface; a dual function base carrying the mast and the solar collector and serving as a thermal storage unit; first heating coil disposed in the base; first interconnecting conduits interconnecting the solar collector with the first heating coil; a pump for circulating a heat conducting fluid through the solar collector and the base for transferring heat from the solar collector to the base; insulation surrounding the base to minimize heat leakage therefrom; and at least one second heat withdrawal coil disposed in the base and having connectors for connection with the second withdrawal circuit for withdrawing heat from the base for utilization. Also disclosed are specific and preferred embodiments in which respective second heat withdrawal coils are connected respectively with air circulating means and with liquid circulating means, the liquid being passed in heat exchange relationship with air or the like, as well as specific structural embodiments.
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