Patent ID: 9097435
Filing Date: 2015-08-04
Classification: F24D,F24H,Y02B

Abstract:
1. A solar energy conversion apparatus, said solar energy conversion apparatus comprising: an energy conversion control unit, said energy conversion control unit comprising: a threaded tubular structure comprising threading that threads into a water heater drain valve bung located at a bottom area of a water heater that comprises a separate water heater heating element powered by gas or by electricity, said threaded tubular structure comprising a first end and a second end, said first end exposed through an exterior of said water heater and said second end exposed to an interior of said water heater; and said electrically-powered tubular resistance heating element mounted into and passing through said threaded tubular structure, said electrically-powered tubular resistance heating element extending from said first end of said threaded tubular structure through said second end of said threaded tubular structure, and extending beyond said second end, said electrically-powered tubular resistance heating element comprising a connection with said energy conversion control unit for receiving said constant voltage transferred by said energy conversion control unit, said electrically-powered tubular resistance heating element further comprising a length and a bend in said length, said bend occurring in a portion of said length that extends beyond said second end of said threaded tubular structure.