Patent ID: 6619972
Filing Date: 2003-09-16
Classification: F16L,H01R

Abstract:
In a water distribution system adapted to transport water therethrough comprising first, second and third piping components disposed proximate to each other, said first piping component including a post projecting therefrom having a conductive input terminal which permits input of an electrical current to the water distribution system, a conductivity strap being provided which comprises a flexible intermediate strap section and connector sections at the opposite ends of said strap section, said flexible intermediate strap section being defined by strands of conductive material which are individually flexible wherein said post is inserted through said strands which said strands are separated from each other to form a post-receiving opening therethrough, said strap section being electrically connected to said input terminal wherein said connector sections are fixed to said second and third piping components to thereby define a current path which extends from said input terminal to said second and third piping components.