Abstract: An integrated heat pump energy recovery ventilator system is provided for installing in a chase of a wall, the integrated heat pump energy recovery ventilator system comprising an air intake duct; an air outlet duct; a pump in fluid communication with the air intake duct; and in order: a heat pump compressor plate; an outer insulation panel; an outer energy recovery ventilator core; a heat pump evaporator plate and an inner energy recovery ventilator core, wherein the heat pump condenser plate, the outer heat pump energy recovery ventilator core, the evaporator plate and the inner heat pump energy recovery ventilator core all include at least a first series of channels and a second series of channels, the second series of channels disposed normal to the first series of channels, each series of channels.

Abstract: A hybrid heating system for use with a gas supply and an electricity supply to provide a temperature controlled environment is provided, the hybrid heating system comprising: a hybrid heater, the hybrid heater including a firebox, a gas burner housed in the firebox and providing a first heat source, a variable pressure gas valve in fluid communication with the gas burner, a modulating actuator in mechanical communication with the variable pressure gas valve, a housing attached to the firebox, an electric element housed in the housing, the electric element providing a second heat source, a high duty cycle on off switch in electrical communication with the electric element; a printed circuit board in electrical communication with the modulating actuator and the high duty cycle on off switch; and a microprocessor which is in electronic communication with both the modulating actuator and the high duty cycle on off switch.

Abstract: An integrated heat pump energy recovery ventilator system is provided for installing in a chase of a wall, the integrated heat pump energy recovery ventilator system comprising an air intake duct; an air outlet duct; a pump in fluid communication with the air intake duct; and in order: a heat pump compressor plate; an outer insulation panel; an outer energy recovery ventilator core; a heat pump evaporator plate and an inner energy recovery ventilator core, wherein the heat pump condenser plate, the outer heat pump energy recovery ventilator core, the evaporator plate and the inner heat pump energy recovery ventilator core all include at least a first series of channels and a second series of channels, the second series of channels disposed normal to the first series of channels, each series of channels.

Abstract: A hot water tank is provided.

Abstract: A convection outdoor or indoor gas heater is provided, the heater comprising: a top; a first wall; a combustion chamber which includes a vent cap with a plurality of vents, the vent cap proximate to the top, the combustion chamber housed within the first wall, spaced apart from the first wall to define a first interstitial passageway, the first interstitial passageway in fluid communication with the plurality of vents; a gas burner assembly which is housed in the combustion chamber; a second wall spaced apart from the first wall to define a second interstitial passageway, the second interstitial passageway in fluid communication with the first interstitial passageway; a base which supports the first wall, the second wall and the combustion chamber; a combustion air inlet in fluid communication with the combustion chamber; an ambient air inlet in fluid communication with the second interstitial passageway; and an outlet in fluid communication with the first interstitial passageway.

Abstract: A convection outdoor or indoor gas heater is provided, the heater comprising: a top; a first wall; a combustion chamber which includes a vent cap with a plurality of vents, the vent cap proximate to the top, the combustion chamber housed within the first wall, spaced apart from the first wall to define a first interstitial passageway, the first interstitial passageway in fluid communication with the plurality of vents; a gas burner assembly which is housed in the combustion chamber; a second wall spaced apart from the first wall to define a second interstitial passageway, the second interstitial passageway in fluid communication with the first interstitial passageway; a base which supports the first wall, the second wall and the combustion chamber; a combustion air inlet in fluid communication with the combustion chamber; an ambient air inlet in fluid communication with the second interstitial passageway; and an outlet in fluid communication with the first interstitial passageway.

Abstract: A firebox is provided for use in a gas fireplace, the firebox comprising: a back which includes at least one combustion fan aperture, an upper end and a lower end and a length therebetween, a pair of sides, each side including an upper end, a lower end, a first riser which has an inner section and an outer section, the inner section attached to the back, a first flange, which is parallel to the back and extends outward from the back, and a second riser, wherein the outer section of the first riser, the first flange and the second riser extend above the upper end of the back and below the lower end of the back; a top which is attached to the inner section of the first risers and to the back at the upper end; and a base which is attached to the inner section of the first risers and to the back above the combustion fan aperture, to define an opening. The fireplace is also provided.

Abstract: A convection outdoor or indoor gas heater is provided, the heater comprising: a top; a first wall; a combustion chamber which includes a vent cap with a plurality of vents, the vent cap proximate to the top, the combustion chamber housed within the first wall, spaced apart from the first wall to define a first interstitial passageway, the first interstitial passageway in fluid communication with the plurality of vents; a gas burner assembly which is housed in the combustion chamber; a second wall spaced apart from the first wall to define a second interstitial passageway, the second interstitial passageway in fluid communication with the first interstitial passageway; a base which supports the first wall, the second wall and the combustion chamber; a combustion air inlet in fluid communication with the combustion chamber; an ambient air inlet in fluid communication with the second interstitial passageway; and an outlet in fluid communication with the first interstitial passageway.

Abstract: A firebox is provided for use in a gas fireplace, the firebox comprising: a back which includes at least one combustion fan aperture, an upper end and a lower end and a length therebetween, a pair of sides, each side including an upper end, a lower end, a first riser which has an inner section and an outer section, the inner section attached to the back, a first flange, which is parallel to the back and extends outward from the back, and a second riser, wherein the outer section of the first riser, the first flange and the second riser extend above the upper end of the back and below the lower end of the back; a top which is attached to the inner section of the first risers and to the back at the upper end; and a base which is attached to the inner section of the first risers and to the back above the combustion fan aperture, to define an opening. The fireplace is also provided.

Abstract: A convection outdoor or indoor gas heater is provided, the heater comprising: a top; a first wall; a combustion chamber which includes a vent cap with a plurality of vents, the vent cap proximate to the top, the combustion chamber housed within the first wall, spaced apart from the first wall to define a first interstitial passageway, the first interstitial passageway in fluid communication with the plurality of vents; a gas burner assembly which is housed in the combustion chamber; a second wall spaced apart from the first wall to define a second interstitial passageway, the second interstitial passageway in fluid communication with the first interstitial passageway; a base which supports the first wall, the second wall and the combustion chamber; a combustion air inlet in fluid communication with the combustion chamber; an ambient air inlet in fluid communication with the second interstitial passageway; and an outlet in fluid communication with the first interstitial passageway.