FPI/Regency Fireplace Products F1500 vs Travis Industries Endeavor NexGen-Hybrid
The FPI/Regency Fireplace Products F1500 is the cleaner burner: 1 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.2 g/hr. The Travis Industries Endeavor NexGen-Hybrid is the more efficient unit: 80% versus 78% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Travis Industries Endeavor NexGen-Hybrid produces more peak heat (31,922 vs 24,488 BTU/h), suiting roughly 900–1,300 sq ft. The Travis Industries Endeavor NexGen-Hybrid has the larger firebox (2.66 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 Travis Industries Endeavor NexGen-Hybrid a hybrid — see the catalytic vs non-catalytic guide for what that means day to day.
| FPI/Regency Fireplace Products F1500 | Travis Industries Endeavor NexGen-Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Catalytic Stove | Hybrid |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 1 g/hr | 1.2 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 78 % | 80 % |
| Heat output (low) | 14244 BTU/h | 10252 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 24488 BTU/h | 31922 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 0.98 cu ft | 2.66 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.32 g/min | 0.218 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 | 328-22 |
| Covered model numbers | F1500, I1500 | Endeavor NexGen-Hybrid |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the FPI/Regency Fireplace Products F1500 or the Travis Industries Endeavor NexGen-Hybrid?
The FPI/Regency Fireplace Products F1500: 1 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.2 g/hr for the Travis Industries Endeavor NexGen-Hybrid.
Are the FPI/Regency Fireplace Products F1500 and Travis Industries Endeavor NexGen-Hybrid 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.