Water heater control system and method for controlling temperature with same
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1. A water heater control system for a water heater comprising:
- a system controller;
at least one relay electrically connected to the system controller;
at least one thermal sensor electrically connected to the system controller to monitor water temperature in the water heater;
at least one heating element electrically connected to the at least one relay, the at least one heating element capable of beating water in the water heater to a first predetermined temperature,wherein the system controller maintains the water temperature between the first predetermined temperature and a second predetermined temperature during at least one predetermined time of day, the predetermined time of day being determined by the system controller based on water use from the water heater, the second predetermined temperature being higher than an ambient temperature and lower than the first predetermined temperature.
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Abstract
A water heater control system is disclosed that can be programmed by a user to go on and off at predetermined times and maintain temperatures below normal usage temperatures. The water heater control system may also program itself based on usage of the hot water by users. The control system may also be remotely controlled, using a computer, wireless communication, or other communication device. The water heater control system may be included with a new water heater or used to replace existing control systems.
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1. A water heater control system for a water heater comprising:
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a system controller; at least one relay electrically connected to the system controller; at least one thermal sensor electrically connected to the system controller to monitor water temperature in the water heater; at least one heating element electrically connected to the at least one relay, the at least one heating element capable of beating water in the water heater to a first predetermined temperature, wherein the system controller maintains the water temperature between the first predetermined temperature and a second predetermined temperature during at least one predetermined time of day, the predetermined time of day being determined by the system controller based on water use from the water heater, the second predetermined temperature being higher than an ambient temperature and lower than the first predetermined temperature. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A method for controlling water temperature in a water heater comprising the steps of:
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heating water in the water heater to a first predetermined water temperature; monitoring the water temperature in the water heater at at least one location; determining a time of day; and energizing at least one heating element to raise the water temperature in the water heater to the first predetermined temperature when the water temperature at the at least one location falls below a second predetermined water temperature only when the time of day is within at least one predetermined time period. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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