Water heater with condensing flue

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7836856
APP PUB NO 20090151653A1
SERIAL NO

11955852

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A water heater has a burner positioned below a vertical centrally located flue with heat exchange capacity enhanced by a multiplicity of rectangular metal fins which are welded on the inside of the vertical central flue. The central flue extends upwardly within a water tank. The central flue transitions to a smaller diameter downwardly draining helically coiled condensing flue. Approximately 80% of the heat from the combustion gases is transferred to the water within the water tank through the wall of the central flue without condensation. An additional 10% or more of the combustion heat is transferred to the water accompanied by condensation of water in the coiled flue. A fan draws the combustion gases through the central flue and the coiled condensing flue and supplies the combustion gases to an exterior vent.

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BOCK WATER HEATERS INCPO BOX 8632 MADISON WI 53708-8632

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Mullen, Terrence J Waunakee, US 3 51
Steinhafel, Michael B Madison, US 6 60

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