The Timed Control Valve is designed and intended to be installed in existing or new residential housing.  Its purpose is to limit the amount of water by controlling the time water is allowed to pass through the valve assembly.  For example, when installed in the "main" water inlet side of a typical home the valve monitors the water flow and will close if the preset time in minutes is reached. If for example, the time limit entered is 60 minutes, and this 60 minute preset time is reached, the water valve closes and remains closed until manually reset by the owner after the problem (busted pipe) has been repaired.

Basic Description of Components

A) Hinged lid for access to key pad for programming
B) Molded internal ball valve
C) A molded plastic housing with pipe threads for installation
D) Drive motor
E) Flow switch
F) Removable lid (for access to components)
G) Electronic board
H) Battery (9 volt)

How the Timed Control Valve works

The user has a busted water pipe downstream from the Energy Saver Control Valve.    As soon as water starts to flow, the flow switch (inside the valve) completes the electrical circuit to the timer.  The timer starts and continues to count upward as long as the water is flowing.  If the preset time is reached without the flow of the water being interrupted, the drive motor will close the valve and it will stay closed until the "reset" has been pressed. When the valve is fully closed the flow stops. 

Other Features

When the valve is in the dormant stage, the only power draw from the battery is for the clock.
An optional plug will be available allowing the owner to purchase and use an AC adapter to power the valve so battery replacement won't be necessary.

The keypad functions include reset, program time, start, and manual off/on positions.