Condensing water heater with dielectrically insulated secondary flue

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10024574
APP PUB NO 20160138827A1
SERIAL NO

14121994

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A high efficiency condensing flue gas-fired water heater is provided with a secondary tubular flue mounted inside the water tank and secured thereto by dielectric connectors to electrically isolate the secondary tubular flue from the tank. The secondary tubular flue has an intermediate helical section and opposed connecting end sections which each form a part of the dielectric connectors. The connectors do not require any welding for its installation to the tank and a compression nut and dielectric insulators provide for a leak proof and electrically isolated connection. The method of securing the secondary tubular flue is also described.

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A O SMITH ENTERPRISES LTD768 ERIE STREET STRATFORD ONTARIO N4Z 1AZ

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Lesage, Claude Poite-Claire, CA 57 304
Lesage, Jean-Claude Kirkland, CA 29 118

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