Patent ID: 6158064
Filing Date: 2000-12-12
Classification: E04H

Abstract:
A water level adjustment device for automatically adding water to a swimming pool when it falls below a predetermined level and removing water once it rises above a predetermined level comprising, in combination:a reservoir having a generally square configuration, the reservoir having an open upper end, a closed lower end, and a square side wall therebetween, the reservoir being positioned within a hole formed adjacent to an in-ground swimming pool, the reservoir being positioned atop a concrete slab, the open upper end having an opaque cover removably disposed thereover, the square side wall having an opening therein for coupling with a water supply line;an outlet pipe extending between the reservoir and the swimming pool, the outlet pipe being disposed below the water supply line, the outlet pipe having an inner end extending inwardly of an opening in the square side wall of the reservoir essentially diametrically opposed from the water supply line, the outlet pipe having an outer end extending inwardly of a side wall of the swimming pool, the inner end and the outer end each being fitted with standard swimming pool water return fittings;a pressure sensitive water valve coupled with the water supply line inwardly of the reservoir;a drain pipe extending outwardly from the reservoir at a position above the outlet pipe.