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Water monitoring system

  • US 20020148515A1
  • Filed: 04/15/2002
  • Published: 10/17/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/13/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A water monitoring and control system adapted for use with a supply line from a water source to user location, the system comprising:

  • an electrically operated water shut-off valve located in the supply line;

    a pressure sensor located in the supply line to detect a drop in water pressure; and

    a controller/timer interfaced to the pressure sensor and the electrically operated water shut-off valve, the controller/timer being operative to terminate the flow of water to the user location in the event that a drop in pressure is detected for longer than a predetermined period of time.

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