Backup methods and systems for spa system thermal management

    公开(公告)号:US11723837B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-08-15

    申请号:US17815048

    申请日:2022-07-26

    Applicant: York Sikora

    Inventor: York Sikora

    Abstract: Spa systems may be used all year round and in colder weather provide an enjoyable experience for users through the cold ambient outdoor temperature and the heated water of the spa. However, failures in respect of the water circulating pump and/or heater of the spa system either mechanically, electrically or through overall power outages mean the water in the spa system and its pipework can easily freeze if ambient conditions are cold enough leading to cracks in the spa system or pipes and hence leaks when the water thaws requiring costly repair or replacement of components or entire systems. Accordingly, a freeze protection system is provided that uses a backup thermal management system discretely or in combination with other backup systems. These freeze protection systems offering backup when mechanical failures, electrical failures etc. arise by providing thermal input to the spa system through alternate thermal paths and providing alarms.

    BATHING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING SAME

    公开(公告)号:US20190216681A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-07-18

    申请号:US16223748

    申请日:2018-12-18

    Applicant: Kohler Co.

    CPC classification number: A61H33/065 A61H33/601 A61H2033/068 A61H2201/5082

    Abstract: A bathing system includes a vessel, an air blower, and a steam generator. The vessel comprises an inlet. The air blower is fluidly coupled to the inlet by a conduit, and is configured to provide a flow of air to the conduit. The steam generator is fluidly coupled to the conduit upstream of the inlet, and is configured to provide steam to the conduit to create a mixture of steam and air in the conduit. The air blower is further configured to direct the mixture of steam and air to the vessel.

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