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with chilly temperatures outside. The SolarAttic space heater takes this free renewable solar heat
from the peak of your attic and supplies it to the interior of your home.
setting, the heater turns on automatically. When the room reaches the desired temperature, the attic
heater turns itself off automatically.
Renewable Solar Energy. When you use attic heat to supplement your central heating
system, you save heating costs. Plus, you get the satisfaction of conserving natural resources and
using renewable, solar energy.
A Complete System. All the components you need are included with this kit. Do-it-
yourselfers can install the system with the help of our easy-to-follow installation manual.
100% Performance Guarantee.SolarAttic Space Heaters are guaranteed for two full years
to reduce your home heating costs. If not, we will buy it back. All you need is a sunny roof and
to follow our simple installation instructions.
system and reduce yearly heating costs!
An estimated 200 or more space heating systems were sold by the original West Virginia
manufacturer into 10 or more states. No original manufacturing records are available so this is the
Company’s best estimate based on conversations with the inventor and the original manufacturer.
SolarAttic has sold several units since acquiring the technology and inventory. The remaining and
original space heater inventory of 85 units is in fair condition and has been repackaged.
U. S. Patent Re. 32,607
The current space heater inventory is being sold at the closeout price of $299. The Company is
in the process of redesigning this product for use with its new SAVC02 electronic control. When
the remaining inventory is sold, the Company will end the production of the BD-465. However,
the Company will produce a more advanced version of the SolarAttic space heater that incorporates
the Company's new duct and electronic control technology.
The Company offers 100% Performance guarantees on all of its products. The swimming pool
heater has had a 100% performance guarantee since 1991. To date, few customers have exercised
any rights under this performance guarantee. The Company believes that the energy dynamics
involved are so profound that most customers will notice immediate results from the Company’s
products. For example, a Tennessee customer reported an immediate reduction of 18% in overall
energy consumption after installing the Company’s pool heater. This customer uses a heat pump
to air-condition his home and states he was not previously heating his pool. The net reduction of
energy costs are the direct result of the pool heater economically transferring the attic heat into the
swimming pool [and simultaneously cooling the home].
The Company reproduces and sells a small collection (10 titles) of technical manuals, reports
and “how-to” booklets that address the Company’s technology. The placement of these materials
on the Company’s web site for free non-commercial use and distribution has substantially reduced
the sales of these literature products.
While each individual product line, in itself, may have its seasonal cycles, the combination of all
product lines is expected to allow the Company to operate a fairly consistent and non-cyclical
overall manufacturing business. However, no assurance can be given that the Company’s strategy
will be successful and that the Company will develop a non-cyclical or non-seasonal manufacturing
business.
As the Company was developing its new duct technology, it became readily apparent in some
engineering tests that the duct could greatly enhance the efficacy of space heating. This was then
coupled with the idea of venting the attic in off-seasons. I.E. - In the winter and summer when
attic heat might not be available (winter) or even wanted (summer). The GB-Series was born.
In Fall and Spring Seasons
Hot Summer Air
Vented Outside
New Duct
Technology
& Ventilation Concept
The three GB-Series space heating / ventilation systems will also take warm attic air and
redistribute it back into living spaces that need heat. These systems are automatic, providing heat
only when attic heat is available and when it is required in the living space.
However, unlike the SolarAttic Space Heater Model BD465, which is limited to heating your
house, the GB-Series has the Company’s new duct technology built in and deployed which
improves the efficiency of the attic heat collection and air transfer process. The GB-Series
products also have an internal damper that switches automatically from heating to ventilation so that
your attic is also automatically vented when needed.
The GB-Series provides for an expanded year around operation inside the attic by combining
two of SolarAttic’s proprietary technologies and patents. During the fall and spring when free attic
heat is available for the home, the system automatically collects this free heat and moves it into the
living space. In the winter, when ice dams are a concern, the system will automatically vent the
attic to equalize both moisture and temperature to that of the outside ambient. In theory, such
winter ventilation will eliminate the poor attic ventilation issue that contributes in large extent to the
build up of ice dams. In the summer, when the attic builds up excessive amounts of heat, the
system will then automatically vent the hot attic air to the outside. No sales of the GB-Series have
occurred and the product is still in its final prototype stage.
The Company believes that its GB-Series products offer the following key benefits to home
owners:
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Reduced summer air conditioning costs (15 - 30%).
System is easy for do-it-yourselfers to install.
Maintenance free simple energy saving technology.
Year around controlled attic ventilation.
U.S. Patent 5,746,653
The above section of perforated duct attached to a GB980 product for display purposes
illustrates the Company’s new duct technology. Close to the blower unit (right end), the duct has
an “open air flow through area” that is smaller due to the pressure at the blower. However, as you
progress down the duct (moving right to left) the duct’s “open air flow through area” increases in
size. The increasing area compensates for the pressure losses along the duct. This allows air to be
collected evenly all along its length. The duct above has been cut to show the increasing open area.
It is not a picture of the actual duct used with the GB-Series product.