Water sanitation system and method
AssigneeLogic Corporation
InventorDarcy AMENDT
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Abstract
Systems and methods for electrolytic spa sanitation are provided which control electrodes in a manner that extends the use of electrodes, reducing the frequency of replacement of electrodes. The system also incorporates electrodes that can be easily replaced by a user, further reducing the need to maintenance by trained service personnel. Systems and methods use measurements from ORP, pH, and temperature sensors to determine the amount of sanitizer necessary to be produced from the electrodes. The electrodes are capable or acting as either an anode or a cathode.
Claims20
A spa sanitation system for use with a water-containing vessel, comprising:
- two or more electrodes comprised of a first group of electrodes and a second group of electrodes;
- an oxidation reduction potential (ORP) sensor;
- a pH sensor;
- a temperature sensor;
- a power source;
- and
- a controller operatively connected to the power source, pH sensor, temperature sensor, power sensor, and the two or more electrodes, the controller configured to:
- determine a voltage and a current to be delivered to the two or more electrodes;
- determine a time period for which to run the two or more electrodes;
- and
- select a polarity configuration of the two or more electrodes;
- wherein the polarity configuration is selected from a first polarity where the first group of electrodes act as anodes and the second group of electrodes act as cathodes, or a second polarity where the first group of electrodes act as cathodes and the second group of electrodes act as anodes;
- and
- wherein the controller selects the polarity configuration based on a first wear and a second wear of the two or more electrodes.
A method for controlling a spa sanitation system of a water-containing vessel, comprising:
- acquiring ORP measurements, pH measurements, and temperature measurements for the water;
- determining a voltage and a current to be delivered to two or more electrodes of the spa sanitation system to produce sanitizer;
- determining a time period for which to run the two or more electrodes;
- and
- selecting a polarity configuration of the two or more electrodes;
- wherein the polarity configuration comprises at least a first polarity and a second polarity.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.