Air-conditioning system

Abstract

Improved air-conditioning system having an assembly of constituent elements comprising a water solenoid box with a control switch, the solenoid box being connected to the electrical system of the condenser unit; water filter means to purify the water flowing into the solenoid box; a main water supply line, extending from the solenoid box to the condenser housing unit and affixed, circumferentially around the exterior periphery of the housing unit; and a plurality of distribution tubes (micro-tubing) each extending downwardly from the main water supply line and terminating in a micro spray cap, the spray cap being adjustable to control spray pattern and flow rate. Water, dispersed from each of the micro spray caps positioned around the periphery of the condenser unit, lowers the temperature and pressure of the compressor and lowers the RLA of the compressor.

What I claim and desire to protect by Letters Patent is: 
     
         1 . A system for improving the efficiency of a split air conditioner comprising:
 a retrofit assembly comprising a water supply source, a first water supply line for providing water to said system, a water solenoid box containing (a) electrical circuit means for controlling passage of said water in said water supply line, and for controlling the operation of said system, and (b) a solenoid for controlling passage of water from said first water supply line to a second water supply line that extends from said solenoid and encircles the perimeter of an outdoor housing unit;   an electrical connection between said outdoor housing unit and said water solenoid box, said second water supply line having suspended therefrom, a plurality of micro distribution tubes terminating at their respective ends in a micro spray cap;   said micro spray caps being positioned to face the exterior of said outdoor housing unit;   wherein when said system is operating, said water passing through said water supply lines is discharged through said micro spray caps resulting in a fine mist that is introduced into the interior of said outdoor housing unit thereby causing a reduction in temperature, pressure and running load amperage (RLA) of a condenser within said outdoor housing unit.   
     
     
         2 . The system defined in  claim 1  wherein a water filter is positioned between said water supply source and said water solenoid box. 
     
     
         3 . The system defined in  claim 2  wherein said second water supply line which encircles the perimeter of said outdoor housing unit is fitted with a plurality of T-fittings. 
     
     
         4 . The system defined in  claim 3  wherein each said T-fitting is connected to a said micro distribution tube. 
     
     
         5 . The system defined in  claim 3 , wherein said T-shaped fittings each have an outlet at 90° to the connection to said water supply line. 
     
     
         6 . The system defined in  claim 5  wherein each said micro distribution tube attached to said T-fitting is threaded downwardly from said T-fitting for a distance within the interior of said outdoor housing unit before emerging through a louvered slot on an exterior side of said outdoor housing unit. 
     
     
         7 . The system defined in  claim 5  wherein said each micro distribution tube attached to said T-fitting is suspended downwardly along the exterior surface of said outdoor housing unit. 
     
     
         8 . The system defined in  claim 1  wherein said spray caps are adjustable to control spray pattern and flow rate. 
     
     
         9 . The system defined in  claim 2  wherein said water solenoid box contains an on-off switch which controls current to activate said system. 
     
     
         10 . The system defined in  claim 2  wherein said water solenoid box contains an electrical connection box. 
     
     
         11 . The system defined in  claim 10  wherein a 24 volt (T-stat) line comprising a hot wire and a neutral wire connects said electrical connection box in said water solenoid box to an electrical box in said outdoor housing unit. 
     
     
         12 . The system defined in  claim 6  wherein there are at least three of said micro distribution tubes on each side of said outdoor housing unit. 
     
     
         13 . The system defined in  claim 7  wherein there are at least three of said micro distribution tubes on each side of said outdoor housing unit. 
     
     
         14 . The system defined in  claim 3  wherein a refrigerant is used in said split air conditioner. 
     
     
         15 . The system defined in  claim 14  wherein said refrigerant used in said split air conditioner is R-22. 
     
     
         16 . The system defined in  claim 14  wherein said refrigerant used in said split air conditioner is R-410.