Shower Recycle Reheat Retrofit System

Abstract

A shower water recycle and reheat system which can be retrofitted into existing showers or tub showers without physical attachment to the house waste or water lines and does not interfere with the existing shower function. The system includes equipment for electrical safety and recycled water bacteria protection. The system can be installed without having to remodel the bathroom which lowers the overall cost of the installed system. This system can also be installed in new construction or during a bathroom remodel project where the equipment enclosure portion of the system can be installed in a remote location. The system gives the user the ability to take longer showers without the associated waste of water, energy and the depletion of the household hot water supply.

1 . A shower water recycling reheat system that does not physically attach to the shower or tub drain system and or house water system. This is important for retrofitting the system into existing bathrooms without having to access the plumbing waste and waterlines through significant remodeling expense. 
     
     
         2 - 3 . (canceled) 
     
     
         4 . The shower system shower water temperature control is achieved by splitting the intake water via a Y fitting inside the equipment enclosure. One side of the water line goes directly to the thermostatic shower valve while the 2 nd  side of the water line goes to the water heater and then to the thermostatic shower valve. This feature eliminates the use of house water system cold water for temperature control. 
     
     
         5 - 12 . (canceled)