Multi-controlled water conservation system for hot water lines with low pressure utilization disable
OwnerAlbert G. Lujan, Jr.inventor
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A water conservation system for use in residential dwellings or other buildings having a hot water distribution system. The system conserves water which is typically wasted by users while waiting for warm water to flow from a hot water faucet. The system provides a recirculating cooled hot water supply line from the cooled-off end of a hot water line back to the hot water heater of the hot water distribution system. The system is provided with a plurality of control means to electrically energize the system's recirculating pump so long as a pressure switch detects that the main water supply is providing sufficient water pressure to the system. In operation the recirculating pump opens a check valve in the recirculating line and closes the check valve in the main water supply line and recirculates the cooled hot water back to the hot water heater for ultimate use. If the main water supply has insufficient pressure, the recirculating cooled hot water system is non-functional.
An improved water conservation system for use in a dwelling or other building having a pressurized main water supply, a hot water heater, a recirculating cooled hot water supply line, said hot water heater having a cold water inlet side and a hot water outlet side, said inlet side being primarily connected to said main water supply through a first check valve and secondarily connected to said recirculating cooled hot water supply line by means of a tee connection located upstream of said inlet side and downstream of said first check valve, said hot water outlet side being connected to a plurality of hot water lines which feed hot water outlet faucets at wash basins, sinks or the like, comprising:
An improved water conservation system for use in a dwelling or other building having a pressurized main water supply, a hot water heater, a recirculating cooled hot water supply line, said hot water heater having a cold water inlet side and a hot water outlet side, said inlet side being primarily connected to said main water supply through a first check valve and secondarily connected to said recirculating cooled hot water supply line by means of a tee connection located upstream of said inlet side and downstream of said first check valve, said hot water outlet side being connected to a plurality of hot water lines which feed hot water outlet faucets at wash basins, sinks or the like, comprising:
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