Patent ID: 6747367
Filing Date: 2004-06-08
Classification: A61H,H05K

Abstract:
In a spa or swimming pool installation, including a pool water holding structure, a method for releasing water into the water holding structure, comprising:providing an electrically actuated valve connected to a water supply line for the pool water holding structure of the spa or swimming pool installation, the valve responsive to electrical valve control signals to open and close, wherein the valve in an open state releases water from the water supply line into the water holding structure, and in a closed state prevents water from flowing from the water supply line into the water holding structure; providing an electronic control system responsive to a user commands through a control panel to generate the valve control signals; entering a user command through the control panel to actuate the valve; opening the valve in response to the user command; automatically closing the valve after a predetermined time has elapsed after opening the valve.