A siphon includes a feed area for feeding a liquid, a downpipe connecting to the feed area, extended from top to bottom in a use position of the siphon, a deflection pipe filled with liquid during stationary operation on the end of the downpipe facing away from the feed area connecting to this, a riser pipe on the end of the deflection pipe facing away from the downpipe, and connecting to this, extended from bottom to top in the use position, and a discharge area connecting to the end of the riser pipe facing away from the deflection pipe for discharging liquid. A storage tank arranged on the siphon between the feed area and the discharge area is hydraulically connected to the deflection pipe and designed to automatically fill with liquid during stationary operation and to automatically empty into the deflection pipe following a pressure surge affecting the siphon.

A siphon includes a feed area for feeding a liquid, a downpipe connecting to the feed area, extended from top to bottom in a use position of the siphon, a deflection pipe filled with liquid during stationary operation on the end of the downpipe facing away from the feed area connecting to this, a riser pipe on the end of the deflection pipe facing away from the downpipe, and connecting to this, extended from bottom to top in the use position, and a discharge area connecting to the end of the riser pipe facing away from the deflection pipe for discharging liquid. A storage tank arranged on the siphon between the feed area and the discharge area is hydraulically connected to the deflection pipe and designed to automatically fill with liquid during stationary operation and to automatically empty into the deflection pipe following a pressure surge affecting the siphon.

The water diversion assembly of the present invention herein diverts and preserves the water supply when water supply is currently below the threshold temperature. The present invention relates to a water diversion assembly having a hot water inlet connected to a hot water supply and a cold water inlet connected to a cold water supply. An appliance outlet, for use by the user of an appliance, is configured to connect and deliver a water mix at an outlet temperature. The appliance outlet is in fluid communication with the hot water inlet, the cold water inlet, and a water collection outlet. Within the water diversion assembly, a thermostatic diversion valve having a hot water threshold temperature setting and arranged such that water from the hot water supply via the hot water inlet is delivered to the water collection outlet until the hot water threshold temperature is reached and then thermostatically diverted to a thermostatic mixing valve.

Disclosed is a self-priming fluid transfer system having an integral siphon line that draws trapped air bubbles out of a main fluid chamber over time and fluid cycles. The self-priming fluid transfer system may include a body structure, a siphon line, and a priming inlet. The body structure may include a main fluid chamber having a chamber inlet and a chamber outlet. The siphon line may be positioned along the main fluid chamber and may include a siphon inlet and a siphon outlet that are positioned at or near the chamber inlet and the chamber outlet, respectively. The priming inlet may be positioned at or near a top wall of the body structure and may receive air bubbles from the main fluid chamber and output the air bubbles at the siphon outlet. Other examples may be described and claimed.

Disclosed is a self-priming fluid transfer system having an integral siphon line that draws trapped air bubbles out of a main fluid chamber over time and fluid cycles. The self-priming fluid transfer system may include a body structure, a siphon line, and a priming inlet. The body structure may include a main fluid chamber having a chamber inlet and a chamber outlet. The siphon line may be positioned along the main fluid chamber and may include a siphon inlet and a siphon outlet that are positioned at or near the chamber inlet and the chamber outlet, respectively. The priming inlet may be positioned at or near a top wall of the body structure and may receive air bubbles from the main fluid chamber and output the air bubbles at the siphon outlet. Other examples may be described and claimed.

A vacuum pump for use with a siphon system to continuously purge gases that accumulate in a high point of the siphon system, or for priming the inlet to a pump, or to create vacuum for another purpose. Siphon systems require regular purging of gases when operating for long periods of time. The vacuum pump provides a mechanism that operates in a cycling manner. A first stage of the cycle involves filling a chamber using a pressurised liquid supply, and purging all gases from the chamber. A second stage involves isolating the chamber from the surrounding environment, and then allowing the liquid in the chamber to drain into the siphon system, while at the same time gases from within the siphon system are allowed to enter the chamber. Once the liquid has drained from the chamber, the chamber is isolated from the siphon system, and the liquid filling stage is repeated. Continual cycling of this process can purge the siphon system of gases, or be used to produce a vacuum for other purposes.

A vacuum pump for use with a siphon system to continuously purge gases that accumulate in a high point of the siphon system, or for priming the inlet to a pump, or to create vacuum for another purpose. Siphon systems require regular purging of gases when operating for long periods of time. The vacuum pump provides a mechanism that operates in a cycling manner. A first stage of the cycle involves filling a chamber using a pressurised liquid supply, and purging all gases from the chamber. A second stage involves isolating the chamber from the surrounding environment, and then allowing the liquid in the chamber to drain into the siphon system, while at the same time gases from within the siphon system are allowed to enter the chamber. Once the liquid has drained from the chamber, the chamber is isolated from the siphon system, and the liquid filling stage is repeated. Continual cycling of this process can purge the siphon system of gases, or be used to produce a vacuum for other purposes.

A device for integrated control of acid wastewater plugging and discharging of an abandoned mine includes an airtight wall, a central controller, a CO.sub.2 gas source, an agent bucket, a siphon pipe I and a liquid storage bucket are arranged on the outer side of the airtight wall, and a plurality of monitoring sensors are arranged in the inner side of the airtight wall, and the monitoring sensors are electrically connected to the central controller; and a flood discharge valve is arranged at the bottom of the airtight wall. The device is miniaturized and operates for a long time with low power consumption, thereby achieving long-term unattended operation and maintenance.

A device for integrated control of acid wastewater plugging and discharging of an abandoned mine includes an airtight wall, a central controller, a CO.sub.2 gas source, an agent bucket, a siphon pipe I and a liquid storage bucket are arranged on the outer side of the airtight wall, and a plurality of monitoring sensors are arranged in the inner side of the airtight wall, and the monitoring sensors are electrically connected to the central controller; and a flood discharge valve is arranged at the bottom of the airtight wall. The device is miniaturized and operates for a long time with low power consumption, thereby achieving long-term unattended operation and maintenance.

A tool and method clean and drain a water heater tank, removing water and sediment from the tank. An insert tube fits through the hot water outlet port to reach the bottom of the tank interior. A fitting connects the insert tube to a hose extending down the outside of the tank to the floor/ground to a drain or container that is lower than the bottom of the tank interior. After priming the tool by using the cold water inlet flow to fill the tool with water and sediment, the cold water inlet is disconnected from the water heater, venting the tank so that water and sediment are siphoned out of the tank through the tool to empty the tank. The tool and method work without unplugging or disconnecting a clogged water heater drain line, without using a compressor or pump, and without creating a wet, messy environment.