Abstract:
According to some embodiments, sewer alarm devices and apparatus are provided for detecting the presence of liquid within a pipe. In some embodiments, the devices and apparatus include a housing defining an interior volume, the housing including a top portion and a bottom portion, the bottom portion mounted on an exterior surface of the pipe. At least a first mounting portion extends outwardly from the housing and receives at least a first strap securing the housing to the exterior surface of the pipe. A probe housing extends from the interior volume of the housing to an interior of the pipe, and at least a first probe is disposed within the probe housing and exposed to the interior of the pipe along a first direction substantially along a center axis of the pipe.
Abstract:
A flow imaging and monitoring system for synchronized management of wide area drainage that includes an interposer for supporting monitoring and management equipment in a manhole, a module for illuminating water flowing in pipes at the base of the manhole, a module for monitoring responses to reflected light, a sealed and rechargeable battery pack, and a data analysis and management system to interpret data streams in real time. The interposer can be adjusted to fit the diameter of the manhole and can be adjusted to be placed under the manhole cover. The module for illuminating the flowing water can be adjusted to generate various frequencies. The support structures for the modules can be adjusted for varying pitch, roll and yaw with respect to the manhole. The data analysis and management system is supported by cloud computing.
Abstract:
The present invention is a reversed wastewater overflow prevention system that provides alternate wastewater routing in case of main sewer blockage as well as home detection and alert system of wastewater drainage problem. Its main components include a wastewater overflow conduit outfitted with an overflow water sensor that is connected to an alarm, and one or more wastewater backflow preventers. The system application is both in new construction, residential and commercial, as well as in retrofitting existing systems. When all the components are combined the system provides both an alternate route for reversed wastewater to exit the building wastewater drainage system into an overflow leaching field and an alert system that provides warning about a drainage system problem.
Abstract:
The present invention provides an open-topped flood-prevention sump well extension. A cylindrical wall placed around a sump pit extends above the floor level to the proximity of a sewer or septic drain. A connecting pipe automatically drains the overflow attendant to a malfunctioning or overloaded sump pump to the sewer or septic system. A means for preventing backflow of sewer discharge is provided by a one-way valve or a plumbing trap. An alarm system is provided for signaling rising water level.
Abstract:
A sewer blockage alarm for a sewer line having a pressure sensor mounted at the top of a clean out branch section of the sewer line which is connected to a large diameter pressure multiplying pressure bell via a length of flexible to be dangled at the entrance of the branch section. An audible and a visual indicator are activated by slight pressure rises caused by water level rising to the tip of sewer line to provide an early warning of an incipient blockage condition.
Abstract:
A sewer alarm is provided for warning of overflow conditions in a house trap installed in a sewer line, the sensing mechanism consisting of a magnetic float switch with no moving parts other than the float itself and with the magnetic activating switch sealed from the hostile environment found in a house trap. The alarm cap member housing the magnetic float switch has physical dimensions similar to a typical cap installed in an unalarmed house trap and substantially has only wires protruding from its exterior face.
Abstract:
Provided herein are embodiments of a flood prevention system. The flood prevention system may include a water line, a sewer line, and at least one floating switch sensor. The water line and sewer line may be connected to a plumbing fixture. The floating switch sensor may be installed within the sewer line and be connected to a solenoid valve.
Abstract:
A water consumer system comprising a water consumer that comprises a water receptacle, the water consumer system further comprising a fluid inlet with an inlet valve, a fluid outlet, at least one HF motion sensor for detecting fluid motion provided on the water receptacle and/or at the fluid outlet and a water consumer controller coupled with the HF motion sensor and the inlet valve, wherein the water consumer controller comprises a data processing system, which is arranged to Retrieve or receive data captured by the HF motion sensor, to evaluate the data arithmetically and, based on the evaluated data, to detect one of the following malfunctions or initiate an action, in order to prevent one out of the variety of the following malfunctions, such as that the outlet is obstructed, there is a pressure fluctuation in a wastewater system, the fluid inlet is malfunctioning, etc.
Abstract:
Systems and methods for identifying one or more points of interest in pipes or drain lines are described. Examples of points of interest include blockages caused by debris in the pipe or drain line. The systems are incorporated into drain cleaning machines. Also described are drain cleaning machines utilizing the systems.
Abstract:
A flow imaging and monitoring system for synchronized management of wide area drainage that includes an interposer for supporting monitoring and management equipment in a manhole, a module for illuminating water flowing in pipes at the base of the manhole, a module for monitoring responses to reflected light, a sealed and rechargeable battery pack, and a data analysis and management system to interpret data streams in real time. The interposer can be adjusted to fit the diameter of the manhole and can be adjusted to be placed under the manhole cover. The module for illuminating the flowing water can be adjusted to generate various frequencies. The support structures for the modules can be adjusted for varying pitch, roll and yaw with respect to the manhole. The data analysis and management system is supported by cloud computing.