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Systems and methods for monitoring and controlling water consumption

  • US 20060168611A1
  • Filed: 01/10/2006
  • Published: 07/27/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/23/2002
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of preventing freezing of a water conduit in a water-supply system, the method comprising:

  • sensing, with a temperature sensor, a temperature at a location; and

    if the sensed temperature falls below a predetermined threshold, sending, to at least one fluid control device interfaced with the conduit, at least one control signal to impede a flow of water through the conduit and to drain water from the conduit.

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