Method for remotely operating a switch

1. A method for temporarily connecting an actuator near a high voltage switch for remotely operating the high voltage switch, wherein the method comprises:

a. using a portable remote switch operator “RSO” to removably and temporarily place an actuator adjacent a switch;

b. using the actuator connector to connect the actuator to a housing with an on-board power supply and a control system;

c. using a remote control in communication with the control system to actuate the actuator with the on-board power supply of the RSO to turn on or off the switch; and

d. recharging the on-board power supply after actuation, wherein the ROS comprises:

a housing comprising a body portion and a sealable lid forming a storage space;

an on-board power supply disposed within the housing;

an atmospheric relief valve disposed through the housing;

a charger connected to the power supply;

a control system connected to the charger;

a face plate disposed over the on-board power supply, control system and charger, wherein the face plate supports:

an on/off switch connected to the power supply;

a plug for connecting the charger to receive current from an outside source;

an actuator connection in connection to the control system; and

a circuit breaker in connection with the charger;

a remote control connector communicating with the control system;

a portable remote control communicating with the remote control connector;

an actuator connector communicating with the control system;

an actuator connected to the actuator connector; and

a temporary actuator fastener for holding the actuator in proximity to a target switch.

2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising using a face plate to support the on/off switch, the plug for providing current to the charger, the circuit breaker and the actuator connection.

3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising using the face plate to support a remote control connection for engaging the remote control connector.

4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising releasing pressure from the housing when pressure in the housing exceeds 1 atmosphere.

5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the actuator is a rotary actuator, a push actuator or a push-pull actuator.

6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising using retractile cords connected to the control system as the actuator connector, the remote control connector or combinations thereof.

7. The method of claim 1 , comprising using a wireless receiving and transmitting device for communicating between the actuator and the controller and between the remote control and the control system.

8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the wireless transmitting and receiving uses low frequency radio signals that can transmit signals through walls.

9. The method of claim 1 , comprising the step of supporting the at least one actuator using a temporary actuator fastener that is a bracket.

10. The method of claim 9 , wherein the bracket is an L-shaped bracket or a U-shaped bracket.

11. The method of claim 1 , comprising the step of supporting the at least one actuator using at least one magnet, a hook, a strap, a clamp, or combinations thereof.

12. The method of claim 1 , wherein the on-board power supply comprises at least two NiCad sealed batteries connected in series and in parallel.

13. The method of claim 1 , further wherein the equipment used in the method weighs less than 100 pounds.

14. The method of claim 1 , wherein the housing is a weather resistant housing.

15. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sealable lid is hinged to the body portion.

16. The method of claim 1 , further comprising using as the actuator connection, the remote connection or combinations thereof, a multi-pin connector with at least two pins and each pin has a different polarity and at least one of the pins supplies power.

17. The method of claim 1 , wherein the portable remote switch operator “RSO” further comprises a side plate.