Patent ID: 6625824
Filing Date: 2003-09-30
Classification: E04H,F16K,Y10T

Abstract:
A multivalve unit for a water flow and filtration system of a swimming pool, the multivalve unit comprisinga valve housing having a number of inlet and outlet ports; regulating means suitable for regulating the flow of water through selected conduits of the filtration system, the regulating means comprising at least one sensor means located in the regulating means adapted for sensing at least one adjustable variable of the swimming pool water; rotatable selector means arranged in association with the valve housing for independently opening and closing the inlet and outlet ports; biasing means for biasing the rotatable selector means into a sealed position in the valve housing; and motorized means operatively associated with the selector means and adapted to rotate the selector means; wherein the arrangement being such that the selector means is rotated while it is in a seated position in the valve housing.