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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 25, 2020
Filed:
Nov. 16, 2017
Rheem Manufacturing Company, Atlanta, GA (US);
Joseph D. Gardner, Montgomery, AL (US);
Jozef Boros, Montgomery, AL (US);
Sina Jasteh, Montgomery, AL (US);
Hector J. Donastorg, Auburn, AL (US);
Raheel A. Chaudhry, Montgomery, AL (US);
Rheem Manufacturing Company, Atlanta, GA (US);
Abstract
A water heater includes a leak detection system that is integrated with the water heater. The leak detection system includes a channel that extends circumferentially around the water heater. In one example, the channel is built into the water heater. In another example, the channel is formed by a sensor bracket that is coupled to the water heater. Further, the leak detection system includes a sensor assembly that is configured to detect water that leaks from the water heater. The sensor assembly includes a leak sensor and/or a wicking tube. The wicking tube is disposed around at least a portion of the leak sensor. Further, the wicking tube is disposed in the continuous channel and extends circumferentially along the water heater to create a circumferential area of leak detection around the water heater.