Programmable aerator cooling system
A programmable aerator cooling system for pools or spas is provided. The system selectively operates one or more aerator jets in a pool or spa to cool water in the pool or spa to a desired temperature. The system includes a microprocessor-based controller connected to a valve actuator for selectively actuating the one or more aerator jets, and one or more sensors. The sensors could include a water temperature sensor, and optionally, an ambient air temperature sensor and an ambient humidity sensor. The controller includes a user interface for allowing a user to interact with one or more stored control programs for controlling the water temperature of a pool or spa. Based on pool water and ambient conditions, the controller can activate the one or more aerators during optimal ambient conditions to cool the pool water.
1 . An aerator control system, comprising:
a user interface for allowing a user to specify a desired temperature for a body of water; and
a processor in communication with the user interface, the processor selectively actuating an aerator operatively associated with the body of water to cool the body of water to the desired temperature.
2 . The system of claim 1 , further comprising a water temperature sensor in communication with the processor, the processor monitoring a current temperature of the body of water using the water temperature sensor.
3 . The system of claim 2 , wherein the processor activates the aerator if the current temperature is greater than the desired temperature.
4 . The system of claim 3 , wherein the processor deactivates the aerator if the current temperature is equal to or less than the desired temperature.
5 . The system of claim 1 , further comprising an ambient air temperature sensor in communication with the processor, the processor monitoring ambient air temperature using the ambient air temperature sensor.
6 . The system of claim 5 , wherein the processor controls the aerator in response to changes in the ambient air temperature.
7 . The system of claim 1 , further comprising an ambient humidity sensor in communication with the processor, the processor monitoring ambient humidity levels using the ambient humidity sensor.
8 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the processor controls the aerator in response to changes in the ambient humidity level.
9 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the processor selectively actuates a heater associated with the body of water.
10 . The system of claim 9 , wherein the processor selectively actuates a pump associated with the body of water.
11 . The system of claim 1 , further comprising a memory in communication with the processor, the memory including a stored control program for selectively activating the aerator.
12 . The system of claim 11 , wherein the stored control program causes the processor to activate the aerator during a pre-defined time period.
13 . An aerator control system, comprising:
an aerator associated with a body of water;
an actuator for selectively actuating the aerator; and
a processor in communication with the actuator, the processor selectively actuating the aerator to cool the body of water to a desired temperature.
14 . The system of claim 13 , further comprising a water temperature sensor in communication with the processor, the processor monitoring a current temperature of the body of water using the water temperature sensor.
15 . The system of claim 14 , wherein the processor activates the aerator if the current temperature is greater than the desired temperature.
16 . The system of claim 15 , wherein the processor deactivates the aerator if the current temperature is equal to or less than the desired temperature.
17 . The system of claim 13 , further comprising an ambient air temperature sensor in communication with the processor, the processor monitoring ambient air temperature using the ambient air temperature sensor.
18 . The system of claim 17 , wherein the processor controls the aerator in response to changes in the ambient air temperature.
19 . The system of claim 13 , further comprising an ambient humidity sensor in communication with the processor, the processor monitoring ambient humidity levels using the ambient humidity sensor.
20 . The system of claim 13 , wherein the processor controls the aerator in response to changes in the ambient humidity level.
21 . The system of claim 13 , further comprising a second actuator in communication with the processor for selectively actuating a heater associated with the body of water.
22 . The system of claim 21 , further comprising a third actuator in communication with the processor for selectively actuating a pump associated with the body of water.
23 . The system of claim 13 , further comprising a memory in communication with the processor, the memory including a stored control program for selectively activating the aerator.
24 . The system of claim 23 , wherein the stored control program causes the processor to activate the aerator during a pre-defined time period.
25 . A method for controlling temperature of a body of water, comprising:
allowing a user to specify a desired temperature for a body of water;
measuring a current temperature of the body of water;
determining whether the current temperature is greater than the desired temperature; and
if the current temperature is greater than the desired temperature, activating an aerator to cool the body of water to the desired temperature.
26 . The method of claim 25 , further comprising deactivating the aerator when the desired temperature is equal to or less than the desired temperature.
27 . The method of claim 25 , further comprising measuring an ambient air temperature.
28 . The method of claim 27 , further comprising controlling the aerator in response to a change in the ambient air temperature.
29 . The method of claim 25 , further comprising measuring an ambient humidity level.
30 . The method of claim 29 , further comprising controlling the aerator in response to a change in the ambient humidity level.