Hot water heating system controller and method of using the same
US10415851B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 1, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24H15/45
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A temperature control system for controlling a water heater to adjust the temperature of water in a water storage tank, the control system including a first temperature sensor coupled to the storage tank and configured to measure a first temperature of the water at a first location within the storage tank, a second temperature sensor coupled to the storage tank and configured to measure a second temperature of the water at a second location within the storage tank, and a controller coupled to the first and second temperature sensors and configured to turn ON the water heater when the measured first and second temperatures are below a first setpoint temperature, and to turn OFF the water heater when the measured first and second temperatures are at or above a second setpoint temperature.
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