FPI/Regency Fireplace Products F1500 vs Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Lincoln 8060
The FPI/Regency Fireplace Products F1500 is the cleaner burner: 1 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.1 g/hr. The Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Lincoln 8060 is the more efficient unit: 79% versus 78% HHV — more heat from every cord. The FPI/Regency Fireplace Products F1500 produces more peak heat (24,488 vs 20,507 BTU/h), suiting roughly 700–1,000 sq ft. The Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Lincoln 8060 has the larger firebox (1 vs 0.98 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads. Combustion technology differs: the FPI/Regency Fireplace Products F1500 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.
| FPI/Regency Fireplace Products F1500 | 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) | 78 % | 79 % |
| Heat output (low) | 14244 BTU/h | 14545 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 24488 BTU/h | 20507 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 0.98 cu ft | 1 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.32 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 | 73-16 | 335-22 |
| Covered model numbers | F1500, I1500 | Lincoln 8060, Green Mountain 20 (8620), Dorset (8330) |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the FPI/Regency Fireplace Products F1500 or the Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Lincoln 8060?
The FPI/Regency Fireplace Products F1500: 1 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.1 g/hr for the Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Lincoln 8060.
Are the FPI/Regency Fireplace Products F1500 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.