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US 6,962,162 B2Granted
Method for operating a multi family/commercial plumbing system
AssigneeAct, Inc.
InventorLarry K. Acker
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Abstract
A method for operating a multi-family/commercial plumbing system includes sensing an event and recording for each sensed event at least one parameter selected from the group consisting of date, day of the week, start time, duration of the event, water flow, water temperature, and humidity. The parameters are analyzed to determine a pattern and thereafter water flow, circulation, water temperature, and water use are controlled in accordance with the determined pattern.
Claims8
Method for operating a multi family/commercial plumbing system, the method comprising:
- sensing an event, said event comprising at least one of a group consisting of measurement of water flow in and out of a boiler;
- detection of water leaking in hot and cold water lines;
- measurement of moisture in walls and floors;
- detection of activation of dampers;
- measurement of room temperature in each of a plurality of rooms;
- detection of operation of a water circulating pump;
- recording for each sensed events at least one parameter selected from a group consisting of date, day of the week, start time, duration of the event, water flow, with temperature and humidity;
- analyzing the recording of each sensed event to determine patterns;
- and controlling water flow, circulation, water temperature, and water use in accordance with the determined pattern.
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