Abstract: A cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) tubing having an aluminum welded tube as reinforcement and method of making PEX tubing disclose tubing having an inner PEX layer and an outer polyethylene layer with an intermediate aluminum tube enveloped by adhesive layers for joining the inner and outer polyethylene layers with the aluminum tube. Carbon black particles are included in the polyethylene material for increasing absorption and dispersion of UV and thermal energy.

Abstract: A portable solar collection apparatus and system describes an apparatus and system having a solar collector apparatus having a glaze and photovoltaic panel operatively coupled to a rectifier operatively coupled to a 12-volt battery and a circulation pump, the battery is operatively coupled to an inverter. The system and apparatus includes an insulator having a cold water compartment, a luke warm water compartment, and a hot water compartment. A circulation pump moves water through the rectifier and into the hot water compartment. A mixed temperature outlet receives some of the hot water mixed with cold for discharge. The outlet may be coupled to a shower head and/or stand for discharging water.

Abstract: An insert coupling apparatus or article and method of using is described, whereby the insert coupling includes a plurality of ribs and a plurality of channels formed between adjacent ribs. At least one seal ring is included. A flexible conduit or pipe is positioned on insert coupling sections with at least one crimping ring utilized to crimp the conduit/pipe by compressing the conduit/pipe material into one or more channels provided.

Abstract: A cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) tubing having an aluminum welded tube as reinforcement and method of making PEX tubing disclose tubing having an inner PEX layer and an outer polyethylene layer with an intermediate aluminum tube enveloped by adhesive layers for joining the inner and outer polyethylene layers with the aluminum tube. Carbon black particles are included in the polyethylene material for increasing absorption and dispersion of UV and thermal energy.

Abstract: A cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) tubing having an aluminum welded tube as reinforcement and method of making PEX tubing disclose tubing having an inner PEX layer and an outer polyethylene layer with an intermediate aluminum tube enveloped by adhesive layers for joining the inner and outer polyethylene layers with the aluminum tube. Carbon black particles are included in the polyethylene material for increasing absorption and dispersion of UV and thermal energy.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method of collecting solar energy having a variable position for optimizing sunlight collection and for use in a heating and/or cooling system. The system includes a solar collector apparatus, a collector support frame assembly, a sun position tracking apparatus, a fluid transfer pump, a fluid storage tank, an insulated pipe for connecting the fluid pump to the storage tank and the solar collector, a differential temperature controller, and a safety override relay controller. The system includes a cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) tubing having an aluminum welded tube as reinforcement and method of making PEX tubing having an inner PEX layer and an outer polyethylene layer with an intermediate aluminum tube enveloped by adhesive layers for joining the inner and outer polyethylene layers with the aluminum tube. Carbon black particles are included in the outer layer of polyethylene material.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method of collecting solar energy having a variable position for optimizing sunlight collection and for use in a heating and/or cooling system. The system includes a solar collector apparatus, a collector support frame assembly, a sun position tracking apparatus, a fluid transfer pump, a fluid storage tank, an insulated pipe for connecting the fluid pump to the storage tank and the solar collector, a differential temperature controller, and a safety override relay controller.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method of collecting solar energy having a variable position for optimizing sunlight collection and for use in a heating and/or cooling system. The system includes a solar collector apparatus, a collector support frame assembly, a sun position tracking apparatus, a fluid transfer pump, a fluid storage tank, an insulated pipe for connecting the fluid pump to the storage tank and the solar collector, a differential temperature controller, and a safety override relay controller.

Abstract: A ceramic capacitor having stress relieving silver-base metal foil terminal strips bonded to a ceramic chip by a silver-base fired on metallizing composition.