Solar-system yielding solar thermal energy management

Abstract

A Solar-SYSTEM using recycled Glass Jars and recycled Metal Cans is disclosed to construct and operate a Solar Energy Collector and Storage System. This Solar-SYSTEM captures and stores Solar Energy from the SUN, for immediate use, or the Solar Energy can be stored for use at a later time. The Solar Energy collected by this Solar-SYSTEM can be used to Heat Hot Water, provide Space Heating in Homes and Buildings, or for other uses as required. This Solar-SYSTEM can also be used to Distill Saltwater to Freshwater for purposes of Human Consumption or for Irrigation or for other uses.

Description

BACKGROUND OF INVENTION

Presently, state of the art: Solar Energy Collectors with a Solar Heat Energy Storage System are costly to manufacture, this is due to the high cost of Sheets of Glass, the high costs of Sheets of Metal that form the solar absorber plate, and the high costs of the Enclosures that form the sides and bottom of such a Solar Collector, as well as the costs of factory labor to assembly such Solar Collectors. The Solar Invention described in this Patent Application, recycles Glass Jars and Metal Cans into Solar Collectors, whereby the Cost of Sheets of Glass, Sheets of Metal, and Enclosures are substantially reduced or eliminated, as well as cost of factory labor, as the Solar Collector & Storage System can be assemblied by the average homeowner who possesses basic mechanical skills. Thereby, this Invention dramatically reduces the cost of Solar Collectors and Storage Systems, making Solar Energy more economical and cutting the usage of Fossil Fuels to heat water, or for space heating, or other uses.

SEARCH OF PRIOR ART

This Inventor's search of the US Patent Computer Database found NO Prior Art based on the word search: “Solar Collector” and “Glass Jars”

INTRODUCTION

This Invention titled: “Solar-SYSTEM Yielding Solar Thermal Energy Management”, shall herein-after be noted as: “Solar-SYSTEM” This Invention recycles: Glass Jars, other Glass Containers, Plastic Jars, other Plastic Containers, Aluminum Beverage Cans and other Metal Cans, or other Sheet Metal, for the purpose of constructing a Solar Collector. Aluminum Tubing or other Metal or Plastic Tubing maybe used as a Conduit to circulate a Liquid or Gas from one such Jar, Bottle or Container to an adjacent Container. Solar Heat Energy collected maybe used immediately to heat: Domestic Hot Water, Heat a Building, Distill Alcohol, Distill Freshwater from Seawater, or provide Heat Energy for any number of Purposes. Further, such Solar Heat Energy can be stored in a Storage Tank by means of a Heat Exchanger to be used at a later time, for such purposes as noted above.

SUMMARY

There are two Embodiments declared for this Invention, noted as the First Embodiment & the Second Embodiment.

FIRST EMBODIMENT

Circulates a Liquid or Air thru loops of Aluminum tubing or other tubing IN & OUT of existing opening of Glass or Plastic Jars to collect Solar Energy, with pluarality of Standard-Sized Glass Jars side by side, with tubing running from one container to next. This Design is well served for Large Jars with flat & square sides. A JIG of Plastic or Wood provides Form for Metal Tubing to be shaped with proper dimensions and curves to fit into a row of Standard-sized Containers. Aluminum Cans when properly Flattened can be used as Solar Absorber Plates inside each Container, or other Sheet Metal can be cut and formed to function as a Solar Absorber Plate. The existing Metal Lid will be recycled, a Hole will be cut or punched inside of that Lid, allowing the Loop of Tubing to be fitted thru it. A Plastic Fitting or Sealant will secure the Tubing into that Hole in Lid, making it nearly Air-Tight.

SECOND EMBODIMENT

requires a Glass Jar have either a Plastic Plug in the bottom of the Container, or the bottom of the Container be so constructed that, said Container can be scored and cut in such a manner, that a Hole can be made into the bottom, or along the sides of the Glass Jar. Thereby, Glass Jars will be Stacked, so that a Straight Pipe can run through a pluaraliy of Containers. Solar Absorber Plates either from recycled metal cans, or other sheet metal will be secured to the Straight Pipe, inside each of said Glass Jars. Think of the Second-Design as “Shisk-ka-Bob” of Solar Absorber Plates and Glass Jars on a Pipe.

The Second Embodiment maybe used as a Solar Still to Distill Seawater into Freshwater. Whereby, instead of a Metal Pipe; a Plastic, Clay or Cement Pipe, which maybe slotted or top third or more of the pipe removed, runs from one Glass Jar to the next. A small hole maybe cut or drilled into the bottom of each glass jar. Thereby Seawater will evaorate in the Pipe, condense on the inside of the Glass Jar, then drain out thru the small hole on the bottom of the Jar, then flow into a second Pipe. Or Cement, Concrete or Clay maybe poured and cured inside each Glass Jar, at the proper level or height, so that the Distilled Water will flow out—thru the existing openings of the Glass Jar.

SOLAR-SYSTEM DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Note: the use of the word “Glass Jar” in this Description, may include but is NOT limited to the following: other such Glass Container, Plastic Jar, or other such Plastic Container. Such an item maybe Singular or Plural.

1. The Glass Jar may have a large opening at the top, with a small opening at the bottom with a glass or plastic plug; or—just the reverse, with a small opening at the top, with a large opening at the bottom for the Solar Absorber Plate to be inserted into the Glass Jar. Or the Glass Jar may have both a large opening at the top and at the bottom. Or the Glass Jar maybe so designed, so that either the Top or Bottom Section can be scored and cut, and then removed, whereby one Glass Jar will fit into the next. Or, the Glass Jar maybe so designed, so that both the Top and Bottom of the Glass Jar maybe scored and cut, so that either End can be fitted into an adjacent Glass Jar for purposes of housing a Solar Absorber Plate, or to serve as a Housing for a Solar Still.

2. A Two Quart Glass Jar of Motor Oil, Engine Coolant or other products, maybe recycled into said Solar Collector. Such a container maybe slightly “Hour-glass” in shape, to help the consumer hold the container. Such a Glass Jar will have an opening on top of about one inch in diameter, in which to pour the fluid from the container. This opening will be centered at the top of the container. About one inch of length from the opening—downward will be tube shaped. At that point, the Jar will begin to “flow out” in an Oval or Round Design, for about two inches in length, at which point, the Glass Jar will be somewhat: Square and Rectagular in design, “with a Pinched waist” to provide somewhat of an hourglass design. The bottom of this Jar will either have a Oval or Round shaped plastic plug, or the bottom of the Jar will be so designed, that the glass can be scored and then cut to provide an opening that is Oval or Round in design. In either way, once the bottom is opened, it can then be fitted into on to another Jar, or one might say, the Jars can be stacked, with the Metal Tubing or Pipe running from one container to the next. Or the Jar maybe so designed so that the sides of the Glass Jar can be scored and then cut, so that one Jar can be fitted into the next Glass Jar.

3. The Oval or Round opening at the bottom of each Jar, is to allow the flattened Can to enter the Jar, or other Sheet Metal that has been cut to proper size to enter the Glass Jar. The bottom of that Jar may have a plastic plug which secures an opening about an inch in diameter or less that is formed in the bottom of that Jar. Or as noted in Note One, that opening at the bottom of the Glass Jar with a Plasttic Plug, can be much larger. Or such a Jar maybe so designed, as to allow a hole to be scored and cut into the Glass bottom. Such a Glass Jar may have some “Soft Plastic Padding” attached to the bottom & sides, to prevent that Glass Jar from breaking, in the event the Glass Jar is dropped. When the Consumer is ready to recycle the Glass Jar as a Solar Collector, the Soft Plastic Padding is removed. The Soft Plastic Padding is similiar to that: Soda Pop Bottles.

4. Instead of flattening Cans, the option of small Solar Absorber Plates of Aluminum Sheet, Steel Sheet or Copper Sheet, which can be inserted into the Glass Jar. Thereby Aluminum Pipe would be used with the Aluminum Sheet, Steel Pipe would be used with Steel Sheet or Copper Pipe would be used with the Copper Sheet. These Solar Absorber Plates of sheet metal would be nearly as wide as the Jar opening.

These Solar Absorber Plates would be nearly as long as the square inside length of the Glass Jar. Each Solar Absorber Plate would be nearly identical to all Solar Absorber Plates for such a standard sized Glass Jar. Also each such Solar Absorber Plate would be so formed, so that it would have a curve running down its centerline, to allow the Round or Eliptical Pipe to fit securely, allowing the transfer of Solar Heat Energy from the Solar Absorber Plate to the Pipe.

5. Screw Holes of between 2 and 4 or more in number would be drilled or punched into each Solar Absorber Plate, to allow a “Backing-Bracket” to be used to secure the Absorber Plate tight to the Pipe. Such a Backing-Bracket maybe either of similiar metal, or made of plastic Polymer. Such a Bracket would have matching holes, so that metal screws can secure the upper Sheet to the lower Bracket. Such a Backing Bracket can be smaller in dimensions than the Metal Sheet of the Absorber Plate. Such a Backing Bracket may have a curve running down its centerline, to allow the Round or Eliptical Pipe to fit securely. In the course of installation, the Sheet will be placed onto the Pipe, with the Backing Bracket below. Then 2, 3 or 4 Metal Screws will used to secure the upper Sheet, Pipe to the Backing Bracket. Then Sheet & Bracket slide on the Pipe into the Glass Jar. Once the Sheet & Bracket are inside the Glass Jar, an offset Screwdriver maybe used to complete the final assembly and final tightening.

6. A Backing Bracket made of Plastic or Polymer, need NOT be in full contact with the Pipe and upper Sheet. Thereby such a Backing Bracket can also provide a measure of INSULATION to reduce Solar Heat Loss through Radiation. Also such a Backing-Bracket, may have one or more “LEGS” to keep the Sheet from rotating or shifting on the Pipe—inside the Glass Jar.

7. Solar-SYSTEM maybe set so that One Glass or Plastic Jar is set INSIDE another Glass or Plastic Jar. Whereby the Loop of Tubing & Flattened Can are inside in the inner Glass Jar. Thereby the Outer Glass Jar will further insulate Solar Energy inside inner Jar. In regards to this method, Clear Plastic Polymer One Quart Oil Jars will serve well as the Jar on the Inside, wherebe the Outside Glass Jar will absorb most of the Solar UV, thereby helping to preserve the Plastic Polymer Oil Jar. This Method can also be used for the Second Embodiment.

8. Instead of PLASTIC TRIM RINGS or other Fixtures to secure to Cut-Out to the Metal Lid, simple PAPER CLIPS can be used to secure the Cut-out to the Lid. Whereby the several Paper Clips are used on each Cut-Out to the Lid.

9. Such Paper Clips can also be used as “JIGS” or “LEGS” to keep the flattened Can or other Solar Absorber Plate from making contact with the Glass Jar. Thereby, such Paper Clips will help insulate the flattened CAN or Solar Absorber Plate from the Glass Jar.

10. Use of Caulking Tubes of Silcon Sealant or other Sealant can be used to seal any Air Gaps around the Cut-outs, also around the Lid to Glass Jar connection, and elsewhere. A simple & inexpensive Caulking Gun can be used to apply Sealant.

11. Styrofoam or other types of insulation maybe applied to the underside of the Solar Absorber Plate, so to increase the efficiency of Solar Collector.

12. Instead of Styrofoam insulation to insulate the Plastic Garbage Container which serves as the Storage Tank which is filled with Water holding the Heat from the Solar-SYSTEM, consider the use of CRUMPLED NEWSPAPER to serve as Insulation. Further, consider each single piece of Newspaper is crumpled and then put inside a Plastic Grocery Bag, then that Bag is tied to secure the crumpled Newspaper.

13. A Hard PLASTIC COLLAR with flat top maybe added, so said Collar is designed to fit around the Plastic Pipe fittings that Enter & Exit the Cover on that Plastic Garbage Container, which serves as the Storage Tank. Such a Plastic Collar will have One or more groves around it, thereby Plastic “Wire Ties” can be used to cinch the Large Plastic Bag/s that insulate the Container.

14. Aluminum Cans that are flattened onto Tubing can also be used with Second Embodiment. Sheets and Backing Brackets may also be used with the Second Design. Metal Sheets of recycled “Tin Cans” may also be used.

15. Common “Brick Mortar” maybe used to bind the Glass Jars together in the Second Embodiment. A Paint Primer” maybe first painted onto the Glass Jars, so to make the Mortar bind better.

16. The Glass Jars maybe so designed for the Second Embodiment, that the Existing Opening on top of the Jar will be smaller that the Cut-out at the bottom of the Jar, therby the “Glass Threads” on the top of the Jar can fit into the Cut-out on the bottom of the adjacent Jar, as noted in Note One.

17. Painting the backside of each Glass Jar, either with BLACK Paint, or with a SILVER or WHITE Paint will improve performance of the Solar Collector. So that the backside of the Glass Container will either absorb heat or reflect sunlight. It depends on designs & variables. Painting the Flattened Aluminum Cans or other Solar Absorber Plaes with BLACK Paint will also help improve performance.

18. The Plastic Lid of the Plastic Garbarge Container that will serve as Heat Storage Tank, that Lid may have an “Expansion Tank” built into it, so that the Water as heated can “Rise & Fall”. Thereby, that Lid can be secured to the Container by means of a Lip molded into the Tank, and with Adhesives and other fasteners. A small float with a Red Indicator Stick that is enclosed inside a Plastic Site Glass, will indicate when Water needs to be added. The additional Water can be added by means of small plastic tubing which is plumbed to each of said Containers. Said Plastic Tank will have a length of Metal Tubing inside, that is in Fluid Communication with the Solar Collector. There maybe one or more said Plastic Tanks used as Heat Storage Tanks, which may be connected with with one or more said Solar Collectors.

19. The use of an Electric Pump, or other means maybe used to pump the Fluid from said Solar Collectors to said Storage Tank. Necessary: valves, switches, thermostats, timers and other devices, common to such usage in Solar Collector Systems, maybe used to operate and control flow of Water or Liquid between said Solar Collectors, said StoargeTank, and said Heat Exchanger for use in heating Water, Space Heating or for other uses.

20. Instead of Water or Liquid, said Solar Collector may circulate Air or other Gas in said Solar-SYSTEM. In such event, said Air or Gas would Circulate through said Heat Exchanger of said Storage Tank. Or said Air or Gas can be heated by the Solar Energy collected inside said Solar Collector, then said Heated Air or Gas can be circulated into a Room or Building for purpose of immediate Heating, or other usage.

21. A Hand Operated Wood Press or JIG, will flatten the metal cans. First, the “Drink Hole” in Aluminum Can will be enlarged. This can be done with a pair of Metal Snips. Whereby, the Drink Hole will cut from one side of the Can's Top—to the otherside of that same top of the Can. Thereby, creating a SLOT across the top of the Can. Then, the Loop of Metal Tubing is slid into that Can, with the end of the Loop reaching the Bottom of that Can. Then the Can with the Loop of Metal Tubing—Inside is placed into a Three Sided Open Press, that closely fits the dimension of the Aluminum Can. Then the upper part of the Press which is secured by means of a “Door Hinged” is lowered by means of a Wooden Handle to provide Leverage to FLATTEN that Can. It maybe necessary to cut-out both ends of the Aluminum Can. It maybe necessary to place more than one Can inside a Jar/s It maybe necessary to secure one or more narrow metal bars on the Press, so to PINCH the Aluminum Can between the Loop of Metal Tubing. This wooden Press or JIG, can be formed of 2×4—s, with a Plywood base. It maybe necessary for One of the Three Sides of the Press or JIG, to be Hinged, with some kind of a release, in the event, that the Flattened Aluminum Can becomes STUCK in the Press or JIG, after it has been Pressed.

22. Second Embodiment maybe used as a Solar Still to Distill Seawater into Freshwater. Whereby, instead of a Metal Pipe; a Plastic, Clay or Cement Pipe, which maybe slotted or top third or more of the pipe removed, runs from one Glass Jar to the next. A small hole maybe cut or drilled into the bottom of each Glass jar. Thereby Seawater will evaporate in the Pipe, condense on the inside of the Glass Jar, then drain out thru the small hole on the bottom of the Jar, then flow into a second Pipe. Or Cement, Concrete or Clay maybe poured and cured inside each Glass Jar, at the proper level or height, so that the Distilled Water will flow out—thru the existing openings of the Glass Jar.

CONCLUSION

My Solar-SYSTEM allows the Recycling of Glass & Plastic Jars and Aluminum and Metal Cans to build Simple & Effective Solar Collectors, requiring only the purchase of: Metal Tubing, Plastic Fittings and Fractional Horsepower Electric Pump to run on a simple electric Timer or Thermostat. The Solar Energy can be STORED in Liquid in Heavy-Duty Garbage Cans, with a Lid, and Metal Tubing formed into Loops to Transfer the Heat Energy. Or the Solar System maybe used as a Solar Still to Distill Seawater into fresh water for Drinking or Agriculture.

DESCRIPTION OF ELEVEN DRAWINGS

Please note, Drawings are noted on each page as Diagrams Please note, First & Second Embodiments are noted as Designs

Drawing One: Is an image of 3 empty Glass Jars—BEFORE these Glass Jars are to be employed as Solar Collectors in the First Embodiment.

Drawing Two: Is an image of 3 Glass Jars with flattened Aluminum Cans and loops of Pipe or Tubing secured inside each of the Glass Jars for as Solar Collectors in the First Embodiment.

Drawing Three: Is an image of 18 Glass Jars serving together as a large Solar Collector with Pipe or Tubing in Fluid Communication with all said Glass Jars in the First Embodiment.

Drawing Four: Is an image of a Jig that is used to shape the Tubing or Pipe, to be fitted into said Glass Jars in the First Embodiment.

Drawing Five: Is an image of a Press to be used to flatten metal cans for use as Solar Absorber Plates in either the First Embodiment or the Second Embodiemtn.

Drawing Six: Is an image of typical beverage can, both before it is prepared and after a the drink hole is enlarged for use as Solar Absorber Plate.

Drawing Seven: Is an image of a typical metal lid for a Glass Jar, both before it is prepared, and after a cut-out has been made into the metal lid.

Drawing Eight: Is an image of the cut-out of the metal lid, both before and after it is prepared for use on the Glass Jar.

Drawing Nine: Is an image of 3 Glass Jars with a Pipe running through the 3 Glass Jars for use as a Solar Collector in the Second Embodiment.

Drawing Ten: Is an image of a Plastic Garbage Container that is used as a Heat Storage Tank, with a Heat Exchanger inside said Heat Storage Tank, to be used with either First Embodiment or the Second Embodiment.

Drawing Eleven: Is an image of a Glass Jar which with Plastic Plug in the bottom, said Plastic Plug maybe removed and the Glass Jar recycled into a Solar Collector for use with the Second Embodiment.

Claims

1. A solar collector and storage system comprising: a solar collector defined by a plurality of glass jars, generally square and, or rectangular-shaped, with said glass being crystal clear, or nearly crystal clear glass, said glass jars which are all nearly identical in size and shape, whereby each jar, is arranged so that the glass jars are aligned with one another, and so that the glass jars are adjacent to each other, whereby said glass jar is flush with the adjacent glass jar; each said glass jar having at least one opening, or may have two openings, whereby each of the two openings are on opposite sides of said glass jar; a solar absorber plate which maybe made of metal that can absorb solar energy, in which said solar absorber plate is installed within said glass jar by means of the glass jar opening or openings; whereby the multitude of said glass jars, each have a solar absorber plate installed within, whereby the multitude of solar absorber plates are nearly identical in size and shape; a pipe attached to said solar absorber plate, which is in fluid communication with the multitude of said solar absorber plates, installed within the multitude of said glass jars; a pump which is in fluid communication to said pipe, said pump—pumps water or other fluid through said pipe, which absorbs solar energy from said multitude of solar absorber plates which are installed inside a multitude of glass jars; a heat storage tank which maybe insulated to prevent heat loss, which said heat storage tank is in fluid communication to said pump and said pipe, whereby solar energy absorbed inside said glass jars by said solar absorber plate, then solar energy is absorbed by said pipe and then solar energy is absorbed by said water or other fluid, then said heated fluid is then pumped and circulated, then said heated fluid is stored inside said heat storage tank, for later use for purposes of heating water, space heating, or for use in other applications; a heat exchanger which is in fluid communication to said heat storage tank, whereby said heat exchanger can transfer stored solar heat energy from said heated fluid to another fluid or gas, for purposes of heating water, space heating or for other uses; or said heat exchanger can transfer Solar Heat Energy directly from the heated fluid for immediate use as in Space Heating or for other immediate uses, by means of bypassing the Heat Storage Tank.

2. Glass jars according to claim 1, said glass jars have an opening atop said glass jar for purposes of pouring: fluid, powder, or other forms of material from said glass jar, such said opening also has a cap, or other type of enclosure to secure said material inside said glass jar; whereby said cap or other enclosure, can be removed for purposes of emptying some of the contents inside glass jar, then said cap or other enclosure can then be re-installed to secure said glass jar and said contents inside, to be removed at a later time; said pipe is looped by means of a jig or other device, so that said pipe can be attached to said solar absorber plate, then said looped pipe attached to said solar absorber plate are inserted through the opening atop said glass jar, said glass jar cap or other enclosure is then modified in such a manner, that it can be re-installed onto said glass jar opening, allowing the looped pipe to enter and exit said glass jar in such a manner that said glass jar is nearly air tight, for purposes of performing as a solar collector, with said solar absorber plate and said looped pipe within said glass jar.

3. Glass jars according to claim 1, said glass jars have an opening atop said glass jar for purposes of pouring: fluid, powder, or other forms of material from said glass jar, such said opening also has a cap, or other type of enclosure to secure said material inside said glass jar; whereby said cap or other enclosure, can be removed for purposes of emptying some of the contents inside glass jar, then said cap or other enclosure can then be re-installed to secure said glass jar and said contents inside, to be removed at a later time; Said glass jars may have glass bottom which is similiar to glass jars common to the industry, then after the contents of said glass jar are removed, and said glass jar is being prepared to be converted to a Solar Collector, then a portion of said glass bottom of said glass jar is scored with an appropriate tool, then said portion bottom of said glass jar is removed with appropriate tools, then said glass jar has two opening, one atop said glass jar, and the second opening at the bottom of said glass jar, at which time said glass jar is prepared to have said absorber plate and said pipe installed inside said glass jar; once said glass jar has a portion of bottom of said glass jar scored and the cut and then removed with appropriate tools, then said pipe which is attached to said absorber plate is fitted into one of the two openings of said glass jar, then said glass jar is fitted into an adjacent glass jar, whereby either the top of one glass jar fits into the opening on the bottom of the adjacent glass jar, then an application of a type of Sealant such as plastic adhesive or fine mix of brick mortar is used to bond the two adjacent glass jars together, thereby making for a nearly air tight bond between the glass jars, allowing said glass jars to perform as a solar collector.

4. Glass jars according to claim 1, said glass jars have an opening atop said glass jar for purposes of pouring: fluid, powder, or other forms of material from said glass jar, such said opening also has a cap, or other type of enclosure to secure said material inside said glass jar; whereby said cap or other enclosure, can be removed for purposes of emptying some of the contents inside glass jar, then said cap or other enclosure can then be re-installed to secure said glass jar and said contents inside, to be removed at a later time; Said glass jar may have an opening in the bottom of said glass jars which is secured by means of a plastic plug, whereby said plastic plug is removed only, after the glass jar is emptied of said materials, and is then prepared to be used as said solar collector. once said glass jar has a plastic plug removed, then said pipe which is attached to said absorber plate is fitted into one of the two openings of said glass jar, then said glass jar is fitted into an adjacent glass jar, whereby either the top of one glass jar fits into the opening on the bottom of the adjacent glass jar, then an application of a type of Sealant such as plastic adhesive or fine mix of brick mortar is used to bond the two adjacent glass jars together, thereby making for a nearly air tight bond between the glass jars, allowing said glass jars to perform as a solar collector.

5. Solar absorber plate according to claim 1, is made of metal, said solar absorber plate maybe made of flattened metal cans, by means of a metal press, whereby said recycled cans have been recycled into said solar absorber plates, said absorber plates maybe painted black in color to increase absorption of solar energy, whereby said pipe is secured to flattened can by means of metal press

6. Solar absorber plate according to claim 1, maybe made of a sheet metal which is manfactured specifically in size and shape so to be fitted inside said glass jars, said absorber plate maybe nearly the full dimension in width and length, as the inside dimension of said glass jar, said absorber plate may have a groove stamped into the metal, so that said pipe can be fitted into the grove, and brackets attached with screws or other fasteners are used to secure said bracket tight to said pipe which is pressed tight to said absorber plate by means of said groove, stamped into said solar absorber plate.

7. Pump according to claim 1, said pump maybe powered by an electric motor which is supplied by electric current, or said pump is powered by other primemover, whereby said pump—pumps the fluid which is in fluid communication inside said pipe which is secured to said aborber plates, whereby said fluid flows, and transfers solar heat energy from said absorber plates to said storage tank, or to said heat exchanger, and then said fluid returns to Solar Collector, where the cycle continually repeats.

8. Heat Storage Tank according to claim 1, maybe made from a large plastic garbage container or other such container, said Lid to such garbage container may float atop said container, or said Lid maybe secured to said container by means of adhesives and other fasteners.

9. Said Heat Storage Tank according to claim 1, may have one or more heat exchangers installed INSIDE said Heat Storage Tank for purposes of both transfering solar heat energy into said Heat Storage Tank, and a second Heat Exchanger located INSIDE said Heat Storage Tank to transfer stored solar heat energy from said Heat Storage Tank, to be used at a later time for heating Water, Space Heating, or for other uses.

10. Said Heat Storage Tank according to claim 8, may have one or more heat exchangers installed OUTSIDE said Heat Storage Tank for purposes of both transfering solar heat energy into said Heat Storage Tank, and a second Heat Exchanger located OUTSIDE said Heat Storage Tank to transfer stored solar heat energy from said Heat Storage Tank, to be used at a later time for heating Water, Space Heating, or for other uses.

11. The Electric Pump or Electric Pumps according to claim 6, maybe operated and controlled by means of: valves, switches, thermostats, timers and other devices, common to such usage in Solar Collector Systems, these devices used to operate and control flow of Water or Liquid between said Solar Collectors, said Heat StoargeTank, and said Heat Exchanger for use in heating Water, Space Heating or for other uses.

12. Water of other Fluid according to claim 1, maybe replaced in said Solar Collector and Storage System by Air or other Gas or Gases, in such event, said Air or Gas would Circulate through said Heat Exchanger of said Storage Tank. Or said Air or Gas can be heated by the Solar Energy collected inside said Solar Collector, then said Heated Air or Gas can be circulated into a Room or Building for purpose of immediate Heating, or other usage.

13. Air or Gas according to Claim 11, may be circulated by one or more Electric Blowers or Electric Fans, for the purposes of Circulation either in a closed system, or for purposes of transfering Solar Energy directly from the Solar Collector to a Room, Building for purposes of immediate Heating, or other usage.

14. Electric Blowers or Electric Fans according to claim 12 maybe operated and controlled by means of: valves, switches, thermostats, timers and other devices, common to such usage in Solar Collector Systems, these devices used to operate and control flow of Air or other Gases between said Solar Collectors, said Heat StoargeTank, and said Heat Exchanger for use in Space Heating or for other uses.

15. Sealants, Cements, Fasteners and other Devices maybe used to secure Glass Jars to other Glass Jars, and or to make Glass Jars nearly air tight so to improve performance of Solar Collector System.

16. Insulation of various kinds are to be used to insulate the underside of Solar Absorber Plates, Pipes and Tubing outside of Solar Collectors, Heat Exchangers outside of Heat Storage Tank, Heat Storage Tanks, and other Devices that need to be insulated for superior performance of said Solar Collector System and Storage.

17. Glass Jar Cap or other Glass Jar Enclosure according to claim 2, whereby the Cap or other Enclosure has a hole cut, punched, drilled or otherwise made, whereby the Solar Absorber Plate and looped pipe or tubing can be inserted into said Glass Jar, then said Cap or Enclosure can be reinstalled or modified in such a manner, that the Glass Jar is nearly air-tight, with both pipe or tubing entering and exiting throught said Cap or other Enclosure.

18. Second Emodiment of Invention maybe used as a Solar Still to Distill Seawater into Freshwater. Whereby, instead of a Metal Pipe; a Plastic, Clay or Cement Pipe, which maybe slotted or top third or more of the pipe removed, runs from one Glass Jar to the next. A small hole maybe cut or drilled into the bottom of each Glass jar. Thereby Seawater will evaporate in the Pipe, condense on the inside of the Glass Jar, then drain out thru the small hole on the bottom of the Jar, then flow into a second Pipe. Or Cement, Concrete or Clay maybe poured and cured inside each Glass Jar, at the proper level or height, so that the Distilled Water will flow out—thru the existing openings of the Glass Jar.

19. Solar Collector according to claim 1, maybe of just one Glass Jar without restriction to the size of said Glass jar, or Solar Collector maybe of a multitude of Glass Jars which maybe connected by a manifold or manifolds, by means of Pipe, Tubing or other such Fluid Connections.

20. A Metal Press to be used to flatten Metal Cans, whereby Tubing or Pipe can be inserted into the Metal Can before it is flattened, then only the Can is flattened, resulting in a minimum of distortion to the Tubing or Pipe.