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Swimming pool heater and attic chiller

a pool heater and attic chiller technology, which is applied in the direction of machines, lighting and heating apparatus, heating types, etc., can solve the problems of reducing the reducing the efficiency of the unit, so as to improve the leakage safety of the system, simplify the installation, and improve the heat transfer capability

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-08-05
WAGNER THEODORE MARK
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[0007]The objective of the present invention greatly improve the heat transfer capability, simplify installation, and improve system leak safety by improved ducting, unit placement flexibility, fan placement, and provide a simplified method for transfer heat to the swimming pool water by providing a simple, modular system for mounting in or near the attic and effectively use the large amount of the heat available in the attic.

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Cool air discharged through the outlet is re-circulated to the inlet which reduces the efficiency of the unit.
As a result, much of the hot air stored in attic is not recovered by the Palmer unit.
Additionally, the Palmer unit is a somewhat large assembly, which is too large to pass through the standard opening into most attics without modification to the opening.

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[0016]With reference to FIG. 1, the system of the present invention is designed to heat water from a swimming pool 1. Swimming pool water routed from the skimmer and main drain of the pool flows through a pipe 2, which is preferably a PVC pipe of at least 1.5″ internal diameter using a conventional pump 3 having at least one horsepower. The water passes through a pipe 4 to the pool filter 5. From the filter 5, the water flows through a pipe 6 and bypass valve 7 and valve 8 used in conjunction. When valve 7 is open water flows through pipe 9 to the heat transfer coils 10 returning through a pipe 11, valve 8 to the pipe 12, and is returned to the pool 1.

[0017]Referring to FIG. 2, the heat transfer unit indicated generally at 13 is mounted in or immediately adjacent to an attic. The heat transfer unit 13 includes a plenum 15 incorporating a mounting flange 16 for attaching the fan assembly, a fan assembly 14 used to pull hot attic air through the flexible duct 17 and slightly pressuriz...

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Abstract

An forced-air to liquid heat exchanger is used in or adjacent to the attic space of an unmodified residential or commercial building to transfer the latent solar gained heat to a swimming pool, while cooling the attic space and thereby lowering the energy cost of cooling the living space of the said building. The roof material serves as a solar collector, while the attic space provides a temporary storage medium. The present invention allows the transfer of this solar energy to a swimming pool in a very low cost method. The present invention can lower the building summer cooling utility costs by cooling the attic space of the building, while very inexpensively raising the swimming pool temperature and extending the usability season of the swimming pool.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONSBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]This invention relates to a swimming pool heating system, and in particular to an expandable, modular, swimming pool heating system for installation in or adjacent to the attic of a house or similar structure.[0003]2. Discussion of the Prior Art[0004]In many climates, it is usually necessary to heat the water in swimming pools to allow for comfortable experience or extend the usable season. Ambient air temperatures during the day can be comfortable, but night temperatures often allow a pool to cool well below the comfort level. Thus, it is often necessary to heat the pool and raise the water temperature to a comfortable level.[0005]U.S. Pat. No. 5,014,770, issued to E. G. Palmer on May 14, 1991 discloses a system including a heat exchanger mounted in the attic of a house. Swimming pool water is circulated from the pool through the heat exchanger where it is heated, and then returne...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): F25B29/00
CPCF24D2200/22F24D11/005
Inventor WAGNER, THEODORE MARK
Owner WAGNER THEODORE MARK
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