Method and apparatus for main water shut off

Abstract

An Apparatus and method using an electronically controlled solenoid valve connected to the main water supply valve is disclosed and described.

1 . An apparatus for the prevention of floods due to faulty plumbing comprising: 
 (a) an electronic solenoid valve    (b) means for supplying and interrupting electricity to said electronic solenoid valve.    
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of claim I wherein said solenoid valve is connected to the main water supply valve.  
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said solenoid valve further comprises a manual override lever.  
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said solenoid valve is wired to a source of electricity.  
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 4  wherein said source of electricity is a standard receptacle plug, a hardwired inlet, or a battery.  
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said means for supplying and interrupting electricity to said electronic solenoid valve is a wireless electronic transceiver which controls the flow of electricity.  
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said means for supplying and interrupting electricity to said electronic solenoid valve is a standard electrical switch.  
     
     
         8 . A method for prevention of floods due to faulty plumbing comprising the steps of: 
 (a) activating the electricity of an electronic solenoid valve connected to the main water supply valve, said activation opens said solenoid valve connected to the main water supply valve,    (b) using the water supplied to the main water supply valve,    (c) deactivating the electricity to the solenoid valve at the desired time, which closes the solenoid valve and prohibits water to flow through the solenoid valve which prevents the flow of water into the pipes and various fixtures.    
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 8  further comprising activating the electricity by a wireless electronic transmitter.  
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 8  further comprising the ability of a facility manager or maintenance person to deactivate the electricity to the solenoid valve without entering the area where said solenoid valve is installed.  
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 8  wherein said electronic solenoid valve connected to the main water supply valve is used in a home, apartment, condominium, office, or boat.  
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 8  wherein said electronic solenoid valve connected to the main water supply valve is controlled by a wireless transmitter.  
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 8  wherein said electronic solenoid valve connected to the main water supply valve is controlled by a motion detector that sends a wireless signal, or wired signal to turn on the electricity when motion is detected and allows water to flow through the pipes and supply water to the various water controlled fixtures.