Will it only work with hydronic (hot water) heating systems?
No, it works with hydronic, forced air and radiant heating systems or any combination of these. With a forced air heating system, a specially designed water to air heat exchanger is installed in your duct system. A fan then blows air though the heat exchanger and warm air is distributed throughout your home. Circulating cold water through the same system will provide summer cooling. Forced air and hydronic heating systems, including radiant floor heating, can be installed in virtually any new or existing building. 6) How much work can I expect with a Homesteader furnace? The amount of work will depend on your heating load and the type of fuel you burn. With wood, you’ll have to cut and haul the wood home but it doesn’t have to be split and it only has to be cut into 4′ lengths so it really isn’t all that much work. The extra large door makes it easy to load the Homesteader and when you burn wood it has to be refuelled every 12 to 36 hours. Flax straw bales last anywhere from 2 to 6 hou
