Communications: electrical – Condition responsive indicating system – Specific condition
Patent
1997-06-26
1999-02-09
Hofsass, Jeffery A.
Communications: electrical
Condition responsive indicating system
Specific condition
340618, 340623, 340624, 200 84R, G08B 2100
Patent
active
058700242
ABSTRACT:
A new HOT WATER HEATER LEAK PROTECTION SYSTEM for PREVENTING OVERFLOW OF HOT WATER IN IF A HOT WATER HEATER BREAKS. The inventive device includes an overflow tank having a cylindrical stand positioned centrally thereon for positioning a hot water heater thereon. The overflow tank has a supplemental housing secured therein. The supplemental housing has an opening in a lower portion thereof to allow water to flow therethrough. An automatic float switch is positioned within the supplemental housing. A pump is disposed within the supplemental housing. The pump is in communication with the automatic float switch. A shut off valve is disposed within a housing coupled to a water line leading into the hot water heater. The shut off valve is in communication with the pump and the automatic float switch.
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Hofsass Jeffery A.
Pham Toan N.
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