Patent ID: 11906203
Assignee: ADEMCO INC.
Field: Thermal processes and apparatus (Mechanical engineering)
Classification: CPC F | IPC F

Claim 8:
9. A water heater control system comprising:
a temperature sensor;
an anode;
a controller configured to:
receive a signal indicative of a temperature from the temperature sensor; and
apply a voltage, a current, or a voltage and a current to the anode;

a mounting bracket mechanically supporting the temperature sensor and the anode,
wherein the mounting bracket is configured to mate with a spud of a water heater tank;

an anode lead electrically connecting the anode and the controller,
wherein the anode lead extends at least partially through the mounting bracket; and a sensor lead electrically connecting the temperature sensor and the controller,
wherein the sensor lead extends at least partially through the mounting bracket;
wherein the temperature sensor and the anode are integrally formed on a unitary probe, and wherein the unitary probe comprising a single rigid body supported by the mounting bracket.