Patent ID: 8210442
Filing Date: 2012-07-03
Classification: E03B,F16K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A system for conserving water in a hot and cold water system by collecting hot water that is discharged prior to the water reaching a desired temperature, comprising: a receptacle disposed for receipt of cold and hot water from a water system, and a drain line configured with said receptacle to drain water from said receptacle to a first collection site; a diverter valve configured in said drain line, said diverter valve operable between a first position wherein water from said receptacle is directed to said first collection site, and a second position wherein water from said receptacle is directed to a branch line; a temperature activated valve, and a second collection site disposed downstream of said temperature activated valve, said temperature activated valve having an inlet disposed for receipt of water from said branch line, said temperature activated valve operable between a first position wherein water from said branch line below a defined hot temperature is diverted to said second collection site, and a second position wherein water from said branch line above the defined hot temperature is directed to said first collection site; and wherein said diverter valve is a manually operated valve such that a user has the option to move said diverter valve to said second position when hot water is selected for discharge from the water system.