Recirculating shower system
US8656526B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 7, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 28, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE03C2001/005
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present invention provides a recirculating shower system comprising a shower head 22, a circuit configured to recirculate at least part of the used water to the shower head, a heater 18 included in the circuit for heating the recycled water to a temperature at which micro organisms in the water are killed and a heat exchanger 16 arranged to exchange heat between the water flowing towards and away from the heater. The system provides an efficient use of water and energy and also allows a high flow rate of water at a relatively low use of energy and water.
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