Greetings all!
First I want to thank all of the dedicated members of this forum! I have learned so much just by reading past posts. By doing so, I have gone from wanting to install a zc wood burning stove to quickly considering an OWB, to finally figuring out that an indoor wood furnace would be the best option for us. We are currently heating with electric/propane in the basement for the fist floor and a seperate heat pump in the attic for heating the second floor. I'm looking to eliminate these for the most part, having them as backup to the wood burner only.
In my area there's really no reason you cannot have access to plenty of free wood from various sources. I have 'collected' approximately 5 cords over the last month with very little effort and only expense was fuel and maintenance for my chainsaw and vehicle.
So after MUCH research I have narrowed it down to either the Yukon Eagle Super Jack or the Max Caddy. The house I will be heating is approximately 3k sq. ft. with four bedrooms upstairs and the master on the first floor. One section of the house has a two story open space which has a loft/balcony area.
Both of these units should be adequate for heating this house, both have the ability to add-on DHW pre-heater of some sort, both qualify for the 30% tax credit.
The Max Caddy has a window in the door which is kind of nice. The Super Jack is SLIGHTLY less expensive than the Max Caddy.
What, if anything, am I missing as far as benefits of one of these vs. the other. Are there any gotchas with either of these units that I have overlooked?
Any help, guidance, advice, or opinions are GREATLY appreciated!
Thanks in advance!
Mac
First I want to thank all of the dedicated members of this forum! I have learned so much just by reading past posts. By doing so, I have gone from wanting to install a zc wood burning stove to quickly considering an OWB, to finally figuring out that an indoor wood furnace would be the best option for us. We are currently heating with electric/propane in the basement for the fist floor and a seperate heat pump in the attic for heating the second floor. I'm looking to eliminate these for the most part, having them as backup to the wood burner only.
In my area there's really no reason you cannot have access to plenty of free wood from various sources. I have 'collected' approximately 5 cords over the last month with very little effort and only expense was fuel and maintenance for my chainsaw and vehicle.
So after MUCH research I have narrowed it down to either the Yukon Eagle Super Jack or the Max Caddy. The house I will be heating is approximately 3k sq. ft. with four bedrooms upstairs and the master on the first floor. One section of the house has a two story open space which has a loft/balcony area.
Both of these units should be adequate for heating this house, both have the ability to add-on DHW pre-heater of some sort, both qualify for the 30% tax credit.
The Max Caddy has a window in the door which is kind of nice. The Super Jack is SLIGHTLY less expensive than the Max Caddy.
What, if anything, am I missing as far as benefits of one of these vs. the other. Are there any gotchas with either of these units that I have overlooked?
Any help, guidance, advice, or opinions are GREATLY appreciated!
Thanks in advance!
Mac