Blaze King Industries 25 Series: Sirocco 25 (SC25) Insert vs Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F 500 V3
The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F 500 V3 is the cleaner burner: 0.5 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 0.74 g/hr. The Blaze King Industries 25 Series: Sirocco 25 (SC25) Insert is the more efficient unit: 79% versus 78% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F 500 V3 produces more peak heat (38,804 vs 24,085 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,100–1,550 sq ft. The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F 500 V3 has the larger firebox (2.41 vs 2.08 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads. Combustion technology differs: the Blaze King Industries 25 Series: Sirocco 25 (SC25) Insert is a catalytic stove and the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F 500 V3 a hybrid — see the catalytic vs non-catalytic guide for what that means day to day.
| Blaze King Industries 25 Series: Sirocco 25 (SC25) Insert | Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F 500 V3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Catalytic Stove | Hybrid |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 0.74 g/hr | 0.5 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 79 % | 78 % |
| Heat output (low) | 8038 BTU/h | 14001 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 24085 BTU/h | 38804 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 2.08 cu ft | 2.41 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.21 g/min | 0.5 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | Yes | Yes |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 30-16 | 160-18 |
| Covered model numbers | 25 Series: Sirocco 25 (SC25) Insert, Ashford 25 (AF25) Insert, Boxer 24 (BX24) Freestanding | F 500 V3 |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Blaze King Industries 25 Series: Sirocco 25 (SC25) Insert or the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F 500 V3?
The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F 500 V3: 0.5 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 0.74 g/hr for the Blaze King Industries 25 Series: Sirocco 25 (SC25) Insert.
Are the Blaze King Industries 25 Series: Sirocco 25 (SC25) Insert and Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F 500 V3 both EPA certified?
Yes — both appear on the U.S. EPA's current list of certified wood heaters, and every figure on this page comes from their certification records.