Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2) vs Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) C550 V2
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 77% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) C550 V2 produces more peak heat (36,214 vs 30,194 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,050–1,450 sq ft. The Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2) has the larger firebox (2.63 vs 1.9 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads.
| Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2) | Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) C550 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Catalytic Stove | Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 1 g/hr | 1.1 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 80 % | 77 % |
| Heat output (low) | 9023 BTU/h | 11757 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 30194 BTU/h | 36214 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 2.63 cu ft | 1.9 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.704 g/min | 0.3 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 | 394-25 |
| Covered model numbers | Princess PI29 Insert | C550 V2 |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2) or the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) C550 V2?
The Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2): 1 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.1 g/hr for the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) C550 V2.
Are the Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2) and Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) C550 V2 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.