Air Conditioner System Switch Device

Abstract

A switch device for connecting and disconnecting power supplies to an air conditioner system is described. The switch device includes an electrical inlet for connecting a power cord of a generator, a toggle switch, a first electrical connection from the toggle switch to a power source of a building, and a second electrical connection from the toggle switch to the air conditioner system. The toggle switch includes a first position, a second position, and a third position, each of which may include a corresponding indicator light. When the toggle switch is placed in the first position, the air conditioner system is connected to the power source of the building. When the toggle switch is placed in the second position, the air conditioner system is connected to a power source of the generator. When the toggle switch is placed in the third position, power is disconnected to the air conditioner system.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A double pole switch device for an air conditioner system, the switch device comprising:
 a toggle switch comprising a first position, a second position, and a third position;   a first electrical connection for connecting the toggle switch to a first power source for powering an air conditioner system, the first electrical connection comprising a connection to a power source of a building, wherein the first power source is the power source of the building;   a second electrical connection for connecting the toggle switch to a second power source for powering the air conditioner system, the second electrical connection comprising an electrical inlet for connecting a power cord of a generator, wherein the second power source is the generator;
 wherein when the toggle switch is placed in the first position, the air conditioner system is connected to the first power source; 
 wherein when the toggle switch is placed in the second position, the air conditioner system is connected to the second power source; 
 wherein when the toggle switch is placed in the third position, power is disconnected to the air conditioner system; 
 wherein the toggle switch is electrically connected to the air conditioner system and is electrically connected to the first power source by the first electrical connection; and 
 wherein the toggle switch is electrically connected to the air conditioner system and is electrically connected to the second power source by the second electrical connection. 
   
     
     
         2 . The switch device of  claim 1 , wherein the toggle switch comprises a double pole, three-position switch. 
     
     
         3 . The switch device of  claim 1 , further comprising a weatherproof box that encases the electrical inlet and toggle switch. 
     
     
         4 . The switch device of  claim 3 , wherein connections on the toggle switch are encapsulated in electrical epoxy or other weatherproofing material. 
     
     
         5 . The switch device of  claim 1 , further comprising one or more indicator lights for indicating which power source is live. 
     
     
         6 . The switch device of  claim 1 , further comprising a surge protector. 
     
     
         7 . The switch device of  claim 1 , wherein placing the toggle switch in the third position disconnects the air conditioner system from the first and second power sources by cutting off power to the air conditioner system from the first and second electrical connections. 
     
     
         8 . A power source selection device and disconnect system for an air conditioner system, the system comprising:
 an electrical inlet for connecting a power cord of a generator;   a power source selection device comprising a toggle switch or a rotary switch, wherein the power source selection device comprises a first position, a second position, and a third position;
 wherein when the power source selection device is placed in the first position, an air conditioner system is connected to a first power source provided by a building or from a condenser of the air conditioner system; 
 wherein when the power source selection device is placed in the second position, the air conditioner system is connected to a second power source; 
 wherein when the power source selection device is placed in the third position, power is disconnected to the air conditioner system; 
   a first electrical connection from the power source selection device to the first power source;   a second electrical connection from the power source selection device to the second power source;   a third electrical connection from the power source selection device to the air conditioner system; and   a disconnect switch comprising a fourth electrical connection to an air handler of the air conditioner system for turning off power to the air handler.   
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 8 , wherein the disconnect switch is installed next to the air handler. 
     
     
         10 . The system of  claim 8 , wherein the disconnect switch comprises a selectable auxiliary mode that can be selected to turn on or turn off power to an ultraviolet (UV) light of the air handler, wherein power to the air handler can be turned on or off using the disconnect switch using the auxiliary mode to select power on or power off to the UV light. 
     
     
         11 . The system of  claim 8 , wherein the toggle switch comprises a double pole, three-position switch. 
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 8 , further comprising a weatherproof box that encases the toggle switch. 
     
     
         13 . The system of  claim 8 , further comprising one or more indicator lights for indicating which power source is live. 
     
     
         14 . The system of  claim 8 , wherein the air handler is a mini split air handler. 
     
     
         15 . The system of  claim 8 , wherein the second power source comprises a generator. 
     
     
         16 . A water switch for an air handler, the water switch comprising:
 an electrical plug for connection to an outlet next to an air handler of an air conditioner system; and   a water sensor for detecting water inside a condensation pan of the air handler;   wherein the water switch is insertable into an existing condensation drain hole of the air handler so that disassembly of the air handler is not required for installation of the water switch; and   wherein the water switch turns off power to the air handler when water reaches a predetermined level in a condensation pan of the air handler.   
     
     
         17 . The water switch of  claim 16 , wherein the water sensor detects water that accumulates to the predetermined level within the condensation pan. 
     
     
         18 . The water switch of  claim 16 , wherein the air handler is a mini split air handler. 
     
     
         19 . The water switch of  claim 16 , wherein the water sensor is incorporated in a disconnect module with a timer. 
     
     
         20 . The water switch of  claim 19 , wherein the disconnect module disconnects power to the air handler when the disconnect module is activated.