Integrated water damage restoration system, sensors therefor, and method of using same
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1. A method of remediating a water-damaged building, comprising:
- providing a self-contained power and control device;
providing at least one drying component;
providing at least one sensor;
placing the at least one drying component in a water-damaged area of the building;
connecting a power source to the power and control device;
selectively directing the current received by the power and control device to at least one of the at least one drying component;
providing drying criteria to the power and control device;
gathering moisture content data from the at least one sensor;
using the drying criteria and the moisture content data to control the function of the at least one drying component; and
wherein the power and control device includes a processor that accepts data received from the at least one sensor and data from the at least one drying component and directs the at least one drying component to cease functioning when a predetermined dew point value of a given remediation area is approached.
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Abstract
An overall restoration system useful in removing moisture from structures is provided. The contemplated system includes a power and control device, a series of sensors, and a number of various different drying equipment, all capable of communication with a remote server. The system is highly portable, flexible and cost-efficient to manufacture and operate.
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1. A method of remediating a water-damaged building, comprising:
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providing a self-contained power and control device; providing at least one drying component; providing at least one sensor; placing the at least one drying component in a water-damaged area of the building; connecting a power source to the power and control device; selectively directing the current received by the power and control device to at least one of the at least one drying component; providing drying criteria to the power and control device; gathering moisture content data from the at least one sensor; using the drying criteria and the moisture content data to control the function of the at least one drying component; and wherein the power and control device includes a processor that accepts data received from the at least one sensor and data from the at least one drying component and directs the at least one drying component to cease functioning when a predetermined dew point value of a given remediation area is approached. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method of remediating a water-damaged building, comprising:
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providing a self-contained power and control device; providing at least one drying component; providing at least one sensor; placing the at least one drying component in a water-damaged area of the building; connecting a power source to the power and control device; selectively directing the current received by the power and control device to at least one of the at least one drying component; providing drying criteria to the power and control device; gathering moisture content data from the at least one sensor; using the drying criteria and the moisture content data to control the function of the at least one drying component; and wherein the power and control device controls and monitors at least three separate drying zones in the water-damaged building. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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