Hi, this is my first post here. I 'm currently in the planning stages of revamping the heating system in my 1600 sq ft home. It's a ranch on a slab currently heated by an oil burning baseboard system. Additionally a Spacepak central air system is installed in the attic with high velocity duct work distributing the air. I have a Waterford Ashling woodstove that is installed almost directly under the Spacepak. I currently run the fan only option while burning and this definitely helps distribute the heat of the stove. My question is about the feasibility of installing a hot water coil in the stove and hooking it up to a hydronic coil in the airhandler. Spacepak makes a unit that will handle 60000 btu, and from what I can gather my woodstove puts out about the same. I've done a bit of standard HVAC work so I understand the basic logistics of a system such as this , ie need for expansion, thermal storage, etc. I'm not looking to be able to satisfy all my heating needs with this project, but I'm interested in the efficiency of such a system, and whether the cost (about $2000-$2500 with me doing all labor) is justified. I can get all the wood I need for free. Any advice especially from someone who has done something similar to this is most welcome! TIA!