FPI/Regency Fireplace Products F1500 vs Stove Builder International Bistro Series (Bistro
The FPI/Regency Fireplace Products F1500 is the cleaner burner: 1 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 2 g/hr. The FPI/Regency Fireplace Products F1500 is the more efficient unit: 78% versus 76% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Stove Builder International Bistro Series (Bistro produces more peak heat (50,200 vs 24,488 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,450–2,000 sq ft. The Stove Builder International Bistro Series (Bistro has the larger firebox (2.26 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 Stove Builder International Bistro Series (Bistro a non-catalytic stove — see the catalytic vs non-catalytic guide for what that means day to day.
| FPI/Regency Fireplace Products F1500 | Stove Builder International Bistro Series (Bistro | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Catalytic Stove | Non-Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Cord Wood |
| Emission rate | 1 g/hr | 2 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 78 % | 76 % |
| Heat output (low) | 14244 BTU/h | 14300 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 24488 BTU/h | 50200 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 0.98 cu ft | 2.26 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.32 g/min | 1 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 | 337-22 |
| Covered model numbers | F1500, I1500 | Bistro Series (Bistro, Gusto, Pyra, 600, HEC240, IW600) |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the FPI/Regency Fireplace Products F1500 or the Stove Builder International Bistro Series (Bistro?
The FPI/Regency Fireplace Products F1500: 1 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 2 g/hr for the Stove Builder International Bistro Series (Bistro.
Are the FPI/Regency Fireplace Products F1500 and Stove Builder International Bistro Series (Bistro 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.