Patent ID: 6372148
Filing Date: 2002-04-16
Classification: C02F

Abstract:
An apparatus for purifying the water in a spa or jetted tub having a water circulation system, the apparatus comprising:an ozone generator including a chip electrode assembly adapted to produce ozone using an electric discharge; and a transfer assembly, including a transfer conduit connected to the ozone generator, and an adductor assembly connected to the transfer conduit and adapted to draw ozone containing gases from the ozone generator; and a bypass line adapted to be connected to the water circulation system of the spa or jetted tub, wherein the adductor assembly is located within the bypass line such that the bypass line is effective to direct the water circulating to the spa or jetted tub to pass through the adductor assembly before being returned to the water circulation system, in order to provide ozonated water having a concentration effective in sanitizing the water in the spa or jetted tub.