Pool cycling valve

#Aspects of this document relate generally to pool cycling valves, and more specifically to a pool cycling valve which is controlled by water flow through the valve.

#Pools of water often have a variety of systems which require water flow to operate. For example, a pool of water might have various water features, such as waterfalls and fountains, as well as systems used for pool maintenance, such as water filters and cleaning systems. Existing pool valves are used to direct water through these systems. However, the structure of these pool valves causes high pressure loss. Existing pool valves are controlled through the use of turbines, gears, and other rotating parts which are rotated by the flow of water. This constant drag on the flow of water increases the pressure requirements of the system. Due to the increased pressure requirements, fewer water systems can be run by a single pump. Large amounts of energy are therefore consumed by running multiple pumps.

#In addition to the lack of efficiency in energy use, existing pool valves also provide poor control over the system to the user. For example, existing pool valves do not allow for variable amounts of time spent on different outlets of the pool valve. This means that the user cannot choose to keep a specific water feature on, such as a fountain or a water slide, for an indefinite period of time if these features are controlled by the same pool valve. For this reason, many water features have a pump set aside just for that purpose. In addition, this lack of control means that, for a pool cleaning system, all of the cleaning heads must remain turned on for the same amount of time, even if that is not what is needed. For example, a specific area of the pool may need to be cleaned. With existing pool valves, the entire pool would have to be cleaned to use the installed cleaning system, instead of being able to focus on the specific area of the pool that requires cleaning. Thus, existing pool valves are inefficient, cause high pressure loss, and fail to give the user sufficient control over the pool systems.

#Implementations will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings, where like designations denote like elements, and:

#FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a pool cycling valve shown in a typical environment.

#FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the pool cycling valve.

#Skilled artisans will appreciate that elements in the figures are illustrated for simplicity and clarity and have not necessarily been drawn to scale. For example, the dimensions of some of the elements in the figures may be exaggerated relative to other elements to help to improve understanding of implementations.

#This disclosure, its aspects and implementations, are not limited to the specific material types, components, methods, or other examples disclosed herein. Many additional material types, components, methods, and procedures known in the art are contemplated for use with particular implementations from this disclosure. Accordingly, for example, although particular implementations are disclosed, such implementations and implementing components may comprise any components, models, types, materials, versions, quantities, and/or the like as is known in the art for such systems and implementing components, consistent with the intended operation.

#The word “exemplary,” “example,” or various forms thereof are used herein to mean serving as an example, instance, or illustration. Any aspect or design described herein as “exemplary” or as an “example” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other aspects or designs. Furthermore, examples are provided solely for purposes of clarity and understanding and are not meant to limit or restrict the disclosed subject matter or relevant portions of this disclosure in any manner. It is to be appreciated that a myriad of additional or alternate examples of varying scope could have been presented, but have been omitted for purposes of brevity.