Flow control valve and spa recirculation system with heat pump using the valve

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United States of America

PATENT NO 12222736
APP PUB NO 20240201715A1
SERIAL NO

18104676

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A flow control valve for a bathing installation. The flow control valve is configured to operate between an open state and a closed state in dependence on the applied water pressure. As water pressure increases, the valve progressively reduces flow dynamically, until flow increases to a point that the valve is placed in the closed state. The valve may be placed in the bathing installation recirculating water path downstream of a bypass path and upstream of a heat pump. By regulating water flow and pressure to the heat pump, the heat pump may be operated in a flow rate for efficient operation. The valve also prevents water pressure at a high level which may damage the heat pump.

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  • BALBOA WATER GROUP, LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Kuo, Steven Chino Hills, US 6 3

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