Algae reduction device for air handler systems

Abstract

A system, and kit of parts capable of retrofit and use with an air handling system. The system includes housing and a drain pan with a raised edge. The kit includes a fluid reservoir attachable to the housing for holding fluid, a pump mounted on the fluid reservoir, and a tube to transfer the fluid from the fluid reservoir to the drain pan. The drain pan includes a drain. A tube clasp made from a single piece of material folded upon itself to define an opening for receiving the tube. The tube clasp has a spring loaded hinge. The open portion includes a flared section to enable the open portion to removeably clasp the raised edge of the drain pan. In one embodiment the pump intermittently pumps fluid into the pan to increase latency of the fluid in the pan and drain to enable the fluid to inhibit algae growth.

1 . A kit of parts capable of use with an air handling system having a housing and a drain pan with a raised edge, comprising:
 a fluid reservoir attachable to the housing for holding fluid;   a pump mounted on the fluid reservoir;   a tube in fluid communication with the pump to transfer the fluid from the fluid reservoir to the drain pan;   a tube clasp made from a single piece of material folded upon itself to define an opening for receiving the tube, the tube clasp having a spring loaded hinged portion and an open portion, the open portion includes a flared section to enable the open portion to removeably clasp the raised edge of the drain pan.   
     
     
         2 . The kit of parts of  claim 1 , wherein the pump mounts within the fluid reservoir, the pump being capable of delivering intermittent pulses of fluid through the tube to the drain pan. 
     
     
         3 . The kit of parts of  claim 1 , wherein the fluid reservoir has an outer surface, and the pump mounts outer surface of the fluid reservoir. 
     
     
         4 . The kit of parts of  claim 1 , wherein the fluid reservoir has an outer surface with a recess, and the pump mounts in the recess of the fluid reservoir. 
     
     
         5 . The kit of parts of  claim 1 , wherein the tube is made from silicon to enable the tube to withstand an operating environment of above 150° F. 
     
     
         6 . The kit of parts of  claim 1 , wherein the tube clasp opening is circular, and defines a diameter, the tube defines a diameter, the tube clasp diameter is sized to press fit around the tube diameter. 
     
     
         7 . An air handling system comprising:
 a housing, a cooling element mounted in the housing, a blower for blowing air across the cooling element, ductwork in fluid communication with the housing, and a drain pan with a raised edge removeably mounted within the housing to capture and drain condensation from the cooling element; a fluid reservoir mounted on the housing for holding fluid;   a pump mounted on the fluid reservoir, the pump being capable of delivering fluid;   a tube in fluid communication with the pump to transfer the fluid from the fluid reservoir to the drain pan;   a tube clasp made from a single piece of material folded upon itself to define an opening for receiving the tube, the tube clasp having a spring loaded hinged portion and an open portion, the open portion includes a flared section to enable the open portion to removeably clasp the raised edge of the drain pan.   
     
     
         8 . The air handling system of  claim 7 , wherein the pump mounts within the fluid reservoir, the pump being capable of delivering intermittent pulses of fluid through the tube to the drain pan. 
     
     
         9 . The air handling system of  claim 7 , wherein the fluid reservoir has an outer surface, and the pump mounts outer surface of the fluid reservoir. 
     
     
         10 . The air handling system of  claim 7 , wherein the fluid reservoir has an outer surface with a recess, and the pump mounts in the recess of the fluid reservoir. 
     
     
         11 . The air handling system of  claim 7 , wherein the tube is made from silicon to enable the tube to withstand an operating environment of above 150° F. 
     
     
         12 . The air handling system of  claim 7 , wherein the tube clasp opening is circular, and defines a diameter, the tube defines a diameter, the tube clasp diameter is sized to press fit around the tube diameter. 
     
     
         13 . The air handling system of  claim 7 , wherein the tube extends upwards relative to the pump and then downwards towards the pan, the tube includes a check valve to inhibit fluid backflow.