Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2) vs Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Lincoln 8060
The Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2) is the cleaner burner: 1 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.1 g/hr. The Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2) is the more efficient unit: 80% versus 79% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2) produces more peak heat (30,194 vs 20,507 BTU/h), suiting roughly 850–1,200 sq ft. The Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2) has the larger firebox (2.63 vs 1 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads. Combustion technology differs: the Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2) is a catalytic stove and the Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Lincoln 8060 a hybrid — see the catalytic vs non-catalytic guide for what that means day to day.
| Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2) | Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Lincoln 8060 | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Catalytic Stove | Hybrid |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 1 g/hr | 1.1 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 80 % | 79 % |
| Heat output (low) | 9023 BTU/h | 14545 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 30194 BTU/h | 20507 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 2.63 cu ft | 1 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.704 g/min | 0.6 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 | 335-22 |
| Covered model numbers | Princess PI29 Insert | Lincoln 8060, Green Mountain 20 (8620), Dorset (8330) |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2) or the Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Lincoln 8060?
The Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2): 1 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.1 g/hr for the Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Lincoln 8060.
Are the Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2) and Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Lincoln 8060 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.