Washing machine, ozone dissolving apparatus and method of washing
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1. A washing machine comprising:
- a washing volume and a mixing chamber below the washing volume and in fluid communication therewith; and
at least one sparger within the mixing chamber for connection to an ozone source.
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Abstract
A washing machine comprising: a washing volume and a mixing chamber below the washing volume and fluid communication therewith; and at least one sparger within the mixing chamber for connection to an ozone source.
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1. A washing machine comprising:
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a washing volume and a mixing chamber below the washing volume and in fluid communication therewith; and
at least one sparger within the mixing chamber for connection to an ozone source. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. An ozone dissolving apparatus for a washing machine, the washing machine comprising a washing volume having a drain outlet in the washing volume wall, the apparatus comprising a mixing chamber having an aperture for connection to the drain outlet;
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at least one sparger positioned within the mixing chamber and being for connection to an ozone source. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11)
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12. A method of washing comprising
at least partially filling the mixing chamber with water so as to submerge a sparger in the mixing chamber; - and passing ozone through the sparger and dissolving ozone gas in the water.
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