Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2) vs FPI/Regency Fireplace Products F5200 (2)
The FPI/Regency Fireplace Products F5200 (2) is the cleaner burner: 0.84 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1 g/hr. They tie on efficiency at 80% HHV. The FPI/Regency Fireplace Products F5200 (2) produces more peak heat (36,398 vs 30,194 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,050–1,450 sq ft. The FPI/Regency Fireplace Products F5200 (2) has the larger firebox (4.42 vs 2.63 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads.
| Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2) | FPI/Regency Fireplace Products F5200 (2) | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Catalytic Stove | Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 1 g/hr | 0.84 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 80 % | 80 % |
| Heat output (low) | 9023 BTU/h | 13876 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 30194 BTU/h | 36398 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 2.63 cu ft | 4.42 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.704 g/min | 1 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | Yes | Yes |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 123-18 | 201-19 |
| Covered model numbers | Princess PI29 Insert | F5200 |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2) or the FPI/Regency Fireplace Products F5200 (2)?
The FPI/Regency Fireplace Products F5200 (2): 0.84 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1 g/hr for the Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2).
Are the Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2) and FPI/Regency Fireplace Products F5200 (2) 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.