The present invention is directed to a utility hot and cold water mixing system consisting of three components, a hot water Y-coupler with a flow control ball valve on one side, a central Y-coupler with a flow control ball valve and a cold water Y-coupler on the other side. A unique configuration de
The present invention is directed to a utility hot and cold water mixing system consisting of three components, a hot water Y-coupler with a flow control ball valve on one side, a central Y-coupler with a flow control ball valve and a cold water Y-coupler on the other side. A unique configuration derived by twisting the connecting hoses maintains the central Y-coupler in an upright position. The system has been designed to mount to the hot and cold water faucets used by the washing machine no matter what the spacing is. It allows the temperature of the water to be preset so that each time the control valve is opened the proper temperature water is provided and no adjustments are required while providing full pressure hot and cold water to a washing machine.
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I claim: 1. A utility hot and cold water mixing system comprising: (a) a visibly accessible hot water Y-coupler for connection to a hot water source, including means for adjustably controlling the water flow through said hot water Y-coupler; (b) a visibly accessible central Y-coupler in fluid commu
I claim: 1. A utility hot and cold water mixing system comprising: (a) a visibly accessible hot water Y-coupler for connection to a hot water source, including means for adjustably controlling the water flow through said hot water Y-coupler; (b) a visibly accessible central Y-coupler in fluid communication with said hot water Y-coupler, including means for adjustably controlling the water flow through said central Y-coupler; (c) a visibly accessible cold water Y-coupler for connection to a cold water source, in fluid communication with said central Y-coupler; and (d) a visibly accessible flexible hose system which interconnects said hot water Y-coupler, said central Y-coupler and said cold water coupler, wherein said hose system stores in a twisted coiled position when not in use and retains its tensile memory and holds said central Y-coupler in an original ready to use twisted coiled position, such that following use said central Y-coupler springs back into its stored twisted coiled position for easy access by a user prior to its next use; whereby said means for adjustably controlling the water flow through said hot water Y-coupler is adjusted or preset to maintain the temperature of the water flowing through the system, and said means for adjustably controlling the water flow through said central Y-coupler is adjusted to control the flow rate of the water flowing out of the system. 2. The utility hot and cold water mixing system according to claim 1, wherein said means for adjustably controlling the water flow through said hot water Y-coupler include a water flow control ball valve. 3. The utility hot and cold water mixing system according to claim 2, wherein said flow control ball valve includes an information plate mounted on said hot water Y-coupler to indicate the direction to turn said valve to achieve the desired water temperature. 4. The utility hot and cold water mixing system according to claim 1, wherein said central Y-coupler works as an on and off valve for the system. 5. The utility hot and cold water mixing system according to claim 1, wherein said means for adjustably controlling the water flow through said central Y-coupler includes a water flow control ball valve. 6. The utility hot and cold water mixing system according to claim 1, wherein said hot water Y-coupler for connection to a hot water source and said central Y-coupler in fluid communication with said hot water Y-coupler, include connection to a hose of variable length enabling fluid communication there between. 7. The utility hot and cold water mixing system according to claim 1, wherein said cold water Y-coupler for connection to a cold water source and said central Y-coupler in fluid communication with said cold water Y-coupler, include connection to a hose of variable length enabling fluid communication there between. 8. The utility hot and cold water mixing system according to claim 1, wherein said hot water Y-coupler and said cold water Y-coupler connect to the hot water source and the cold water source, respectively, using conventional hose bib couplings. 9. The utility hot and cold water mixing system according to claim 6, wherein said hose of variable length is connected to said hot water Y-coupler and said central Y-coupler using conventional crimped hose fittings. 10. The utility hot and cold water mixing system according to claim 7, wherein said hose of variable length is connected to said cold water Y-coupler and said central Y-coupler using conventional crimped hose fittings. 11. A method for making a utility hot and cold water mixing system comprising the steps of: (a) providing a hot water source; (b) providing a cold water source; (c) providing a visibly accessible hot water Y-coupler for connection to a hot water source, including means for adjustably controlling the water flow through said hot water Y-coupler; (d) providing a visibly accessible central Y-coupler in fluid communication with said hot water Y-coupler, including means for adjustably controlling the water flow through said central Y-coupler; (e) providing a visibly accessible cold water Y-coupler for connection to a cold water source, in fluid communication with said central Y-coupler; and (f) interconnecting said hot water Y-coupler, said central Y-coupler and said cold water coupler, with a hose system, wherein said hose system retains its tensile memory and holds said central Y-coupler in an stored twisted coiled position, such that following use said central Y-coupler springs back into its stored twisted coiled position for easy access by a user prior to its next use; whereby said means for adjustably controlling the water flow through said hot water Y-coupler is adjusted or preset to maintain the temperature of the water flowing through the system, and said means for adjustably controlling the water flow through said central Y-coupler is adjusted to control the flow rate of the water flowing out of the system. 12. The method for making a utility hot and cold water mixing system according to claim 11, wherein said step of providing a hot water Y-coupler for connection to a hot water source, including means for adjustably controlling the water flow through said hot water Y-coupler includes the step of providing a water flow control ball valve. 13. The method for making a utility hot and cold water mixing system according to claim 12, further including the step of providing said flow control ball valve including an information plate mounted on said hot water Y-coupler to indicate the direction to turn said valve to achieve the desired water temperature. 14. The method for making a utility hot and cold water mixing system according to claim 11, wherein said step of providing a central Y-coupler in fluid communication with said hot water Y-coupler, including means for adjustably controlling the water flow through said central Y-coupler further includes using said central Y-coupler as an on and off valve for the system. 15. The method for making a utility hot and cold water mixing system according to claim 11, wherein said step of providing a central Y-coupler in fluid communication with said hot water Y-coupler, including means for adjustably controlling the water flow through said central Y-coupler, wherein said means for adjustably controlling the water flow through said central Y-coupler includes a water flow control ball valve. 16. The method for making a utility hot and cold water mixing system according to claim 11, wherein said step of providing a central Y-coupler in fluid communication with said hot water Y-coupler, further includes the step of connecting said central Y-coupler to said hot water Y-coupler, using a hose of variable length enabling fluid communication there between. 17. The method for making a utility hot and cold water mixing system according to claim 11, wherein said step of providing a central Y-coupler in fluid communication with said cold water Y-coupler, further includes the step of connecting said central Y-coupler to said cold water Y-coupler, using a hose of variable length enabling fluid communication there between. 18. The method for making a utility hot and cold water mixing system according to claim 11, wherein said hot water Y-coupler and said cold water Y-coupler connect to the hot water source and the cold water source, respectively, using conventional hose bib couplings. 19. The method for making a utility hot and cold water mixing system according to claim 16, wherein said hose of variable length is connected to said hot water Y-coupler and said central Y-coupler using conventional crimped hose fittings. 20. The method for making a utility hot and cold water mixing system according to claim 17, wherein said hose of variable length is connected to said cold water Y-coupler and said central Y-coupler using conventional crimped hose fittings.
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