Patent ID: 6202935
Filing Date: 2001-03-20
Classification: F23D,F24D,F24H

Abstract:
A combined potable water heater and hydronic heating system comprising:a cabinet with an upper space and a lower space;a water tank for holding water;a flue extending through the tank;a conduit mounted in the upper space of the cabinet, the conduit having a flue exhaust inlet communicating with the upper end of the flue, an ambient air inlet communicating with the upper space, and a mixed flue exhaust/ambient air outlet;a burner below the flue so that heat and exhaust gases generated by the burner pass through the flue to heat the water in the tank;a water container mounted in the tank so that the water in the tank heats the water in the water container and so that the water in the tank is separated from the water in the water container.