Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2) vs Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445
The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 is the cleaner burner: 0.49 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1 g/hr. The Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2) is the more efficient unit: 80% versus 72% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 produces more peak heat (35,722 vs 30,194 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,000–1,450 sq ft. The Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2) has the larger firebox (2.63 vs 2.03 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads.
| Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2) | Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Catalytic Stove | Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 1 g/hr | 0.49 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 80 % | 72 % |
| Heat output (low) | 9023 BTU/h | 13212 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 30194 BTU/h | 35722 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 2.63 cu ft | 2.03 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.704 g/min | 0.6 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | Yes | No |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 123-18 | 361-24 |
| Covered model numbers | Princess PI29 Insert | F445 |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2) or the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445?
The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445: 0.49 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 Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 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.