Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2) vs Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2
The Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2) is the cleaner burner: 1 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.6 g/hr. The Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2) is the more efficient unit: 80% versus 73% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2) produces more peak heat (30,194 vs 29,536 BTU/h), suiting roughly 850–1,200 sq ft. The Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2) has the larger firebox (2.63 vs 1.88 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 Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2 a non-catalytic stove — see the catalytic vs non-catalytic guide for what that means day to day.
| Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2) | Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 80 % | 73 % |
| Heat output (low) | 9023 BTU/h | 13240 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 30194 BTU/h | 29536 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 2.63 cu ft | 1.88 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.704 g/min | 1.6 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 | 386-24 |
| Covered model numbers | Princess PI29 Insert | NEO 2.5 LE2, NEO 2.5 Insert LE2 |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2) or the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2?
The Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2): 1 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.6 g/hr for the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2.
Are the Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2) and Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2 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.