Blaze King Industries King KE40 (3) vs Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN20 Series B
The Blaze King Industries King KE40 (3) is the cleaner burner: 1 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.6 g/hr. The Blaze King Industries King KE40 (3) is the more efficient unit: 81% versus 73% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Blaze King Industries King KE40 (3) produces more peak heat (38,516 vs 29,208 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,100–1,550 sq ft. The Blaze King Industries King KE40 (3) has the larger firebox (4.55 vs 1.996 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads. Combustion technology differs: the Blaze King Industries King KE40 (3) is a catalytic stove and the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN20 Series B a non-catalytic stove — see the catalytic vs non-catalytic guide for what that means day to day.
| Blaze King Industries King KE40 (3) | Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN20 Series B | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Catalytic Stove | Non-Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 1 g/hr | 1.6 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 81 % | 73 % |
| Heat output (low) | 10392 BTU/h | 13931 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 38516 BTU/h | 29208 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 4.55 cu ft | 1.996 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.49 g/min | 0.77 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | Yes | No |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 220-19 | 80-17 |
| Covered model numbers | King KE40 | True North TN20 Series B, TN Insert Series B |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Blaze King Industries King KE40 (3) or the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN20 Series B?
The Blaze King Industries King KE40 (3): 1 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.6 g/hr for the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN20 Series B.
Are the Blaze King Industries King KE40 (3) and Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN20 Series B 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.