System and method of heating swimming pools and spas with steam

Abstract

A dual water heating system uses a pump for pumping water from a swimming pool or spa. A filter is coupled to an output of the pump for filtering the water. A water heater heats the water and returns heated water to the swimming pool or spa. A network of non-corrosive piping is disposed within the swimming pool support structure. A plurality of steam ports are coupled to exit points of the network of piping. A steam generator provides steam to the network of piping for transporting the steam to the steam ports and injecting the steam into the swimming pool or spa. An energy source supplies energy to the steam heater. A motorized or hand-push cart is used to transport the steam heater and energy source. The steam ports are provided along sidewalls or bottom surface of the swimming pool and spa support structure.

1 . A dual water heating system, comprising: 
 a pump for pumping water from a body of water;    a filter having an input coupled to an outlet of the pump for filtering the water;    a water heater having an input coupled to an outlet of the filter and having an outlet for returning heated water to the body of water;    a network of piping for disposing within a support structure containing the body of water;    a plurality of steam ports coupled to exit points of the network of piping into the body of water; and    a steam generator for providing steam through an outlet which is coupled to the network of piping for transporting the steam to the steam ports and injecting the steam into the body of water.    
   
   
       2 . The dual water heating system of  claim 1  wherein the network of piping is made from non-corrosive material.  
   
   
       3 . The dual water heating system of  claim 1  further including: 
 an energy source supplying energy to the steam heater; and    a cart for transporting the steam heater and energy source.    
   
   
       4 . The dual water heating system of  claim 1  wherein the steam ports are provided along sidewalls or along a bottom surface of the support structure containing the body of water.  
   
   
       5 . The dual water heating system of  claim 1  further including protective covers disposed over the plurality of steam ports.  
   
   
       6 . A water heating system, comprising: 
 a steam heater for generating steam;    a wand for injecting the steam into a body of water; and    a flexible tubing coupled between the steam heater and wand to transfer the steam from the steam heater to the wand.    
   
   
       7 . The water heating system of  claim 6  further including: 
 a pump for pumping water from the body of water;    a filter having an input coupled to an outlet of the pump for filtering the water; and    a water heater having an input coupled to an outlet of the filter and having an outlet for returning heated water to the body of water.    
   
   
       8 . The water heating system of  claim 6  wherein the wand includes a trigger assembly for enabling the steam to be ejected from an exit point of the wand.  
   
   
       9 . The water heating system of  claim 8  wherein the wand further includes: 
 a grip for grasping the wand;    a barrel coupled to the grip; and    a non-corrosive tubing within the barrel for transferring the steam to the exit point of the wand.    
   
   
       10 . The water heating system of  claim 6  further including: 
 an energy source supplying energy to the steam heater; and    a cart for transporting the steam heater and energy source.    
   
   
       11 . The water heating system of  claim 10  wherein the cart is motorized for transporting the steam heater and energy source.  
   
   
       12 . The water heating system of  claim 6  wherein the flexible tubing made from non-corrosive material.  
   
   
       13 . The water heating system of  claim 12  wherein the non-corrosive material is stainless steel.  
   
   
       14 . The water heating system of  claim 6  further including a stand for supporting the wand.  
   
   
       15 . A water heating system for injecting steam into a body of water, comprising: 
 a network of piping for disposing within a support structure containing the body of water;    a plurality of steam ports coupled to exit points of the network of piping into the body of water; and    a steam generator for providing steam through an outlet which is coupled to the network of piping for transporting the steam to the steam ports and injecting the steam into the body of water.    
   
   
       16 . The water heating system of  claim 15  further including: 
 a pump for pumping water from the body of water;    a filter having an input coupled to an outlet of the pump for filtering the water; and    a water heater having an input coupled to an outlet of the filter and having an outlet for returning heated water to the body of water.    
   
   
       17 . The water heating system of  claim 15  wherein the network of piping is made from non-corrosive material.  
   
   
       18 . The water heating system of  claim 17  wherein the non-corrosive material is stainless steel.  
   
   
       19 . The water heating system of  claim 15  further including: 
 an energy source supplying energy to the steam heater; and    a cart for transporting the steam heater and energy source.    
   
   
       20 . The water heating system of  claim 19  wherein the cart is motorized for transporting the steam heater and energy source.  
   
   
       21 . The water heating system of  claim 15  further including protective covers disposed over the plurality of steam ports.  
   
   
       22 . The water heating system of  claim 15  wherein the steam ports are provided along sidewalls or a bottom surface of the support structure containing the body of water.  
   
   
       23 . The water heating system of  claim 15  further including a detachable coupling for connecting the outlet of the steam heater to the network of piping.  
   
   
       24 . A method of heating a body of water, comprising: 
 providing a network of piping for disposing within a support structure containing the body of water;    providing a plurality of steam ports on exit points of the network of piping into the body of water; and    generating steam through the network of piping for transporting the steam to the steam ports and injecting the steam into the body of water.    
   
   
       25 . The water heating system of  claim 24  further including: 
 pumping water from the body of water;    filtering the water pumped from the body of water; and    heating the filtered water and returning the heated water to the body of water.    
   
   
       26 . The method of  claim 24  wherein the network of piping is made from non-corrosive material.  
   
   
       27 . The method of  claim 24  further including the steps of: 
 supplying energy to the steam heater from an energy source; and    transporting the steam heater and energy source on a cart.    
   
   
       28 . The method of  claim 24  wherein the steam ports are provided along sidewalls or along the bottom surface of the support structure containing the body of water.  
   
   
       29 . The water heating system of  claim 24  further including the step of disposing protective covers over the plurality of steam ports.