Inventor Near Front Royal Promises Solar Home Heating System
George Gaydos, recently moved from Washington, leads Solar System Research and Development Inc. to market a compact solar heating unit for homes pools and greenhouses. The roof or ground mounted collector uses Ruby Mash and aims to popularize solar energy as a home heat source amid growing U S interest and energy concerns.
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Inventor Gaydos touts solar heating system for homes
Tuesday, October 22, 1974—Gaydos introduces a patented solar heating invention using two Midwest minerals and insulation. The Ruby Mash heats water for radiators and domestic use with a 64 square feet collector claimed to supplement 50 percent of a 1900 square foot home's heating, outperforming typical 400 square feet for 40 percent. The system stores heat, works in cloudy days via infrared absorption, and has 198 degree average high with 90 degree low. Gaydos notes 13 Washington area homes use the device. he envisions many more and lists past projects and other inventions.
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Washington Gas Light Gains Rate Hike in Virginia
The Washington Gas Light Co got an 8.8 percent rate increase totaling 4.8 million dollars, effective November 1, approved by Virginia’s State Corporation Commission. The move covers 546,000 customers in Northern Virginia, DC, and Maryland, with Virginia accounting for about a third of its business. The commission trimmed the requested 11.5 percent residential rise to about 8 percent and mandated outside meters for single family homes, with a $60 fee to relocate existing meters payable in 12 installments.
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