Abstract
An apparatus for reducing condensation on water lines has a sensor for measuring dew point of ambient air, a first inlet for receiving cold water, a second inlet for receiving hot water, and an outlet. Further, the apparatus has a manifold in fluid communication with the first inlet, the second inlet, and the outlet, a valve for controlling the flow of hot water from the second inlet into the manifold, and an actuator configured to adjust the valve. The apparatus has a controller coupled to the first sensor and the actuator for controlling the actuator to adjust a quantity of hot water that is mixed with cold water at the outlet based on one or more dew point measurements from the sensor.
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What is claimed is:
An apparatus for reducing condensation on water lines has a sensor for measuring dew point of ambient air, a first inlet for receiving cold water, a second inlet for receiving hot water, and an outlet. Further, the apparatus has a manifold in fluid communication with the first inlet, the second inlet, and the outlet, a valve for controlling the flow of hot water from the second inlet into the manifold, and an actuator configured to adjust the valve. The apparatus has a controller coupled to the first sensor and the actuator for controlling the actuator to adjust a quantity of hot water that is mixed with cold water at the outlet based on one or more dew point measurements from the sensor.
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Filed
03/12/2026Published
07/16/2026Granted
Not AvailableIPC Codes(1)
F24D 19/10:Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices (only the heater being controlled F24H 9/20)