FPI/Regency Fireplace Products F2500-1 vs Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings Intrepid FlexBurn 2115-CAT
The Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings Intrepid FlexBurn 2115-CAT is the cleaner burner: 0.3 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.4 g/hr. The FPI/Regency Fireplace Products F2500-1 is the more efficient unit: 78% versus 77% HHV — more heat from every cord. The FPI/Regency Fireplace Products F2500-1 produces more peak heat (29,795 vs 15,906 BTU/h), suiting roughly 850–1,200 sq ft. The FPI/Regency Fireplace Products F2500-1 has the larger firebox (2.3 vs 1.31 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads.
| FPI/Regency Fireplace Products F2500-1 | Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings Intrepid FlexBurn 2115-CAT | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Catalytic Stove | Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 1.4 g/hr | 0.3 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 78 % | 77 % |
| Heat output (low) | 13580 BTU/h | 10665 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 29795 BTU/h | 15906 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 2.3 cu ft | 1.31 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.51 g/min | 0.82 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | Yes | Yes |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 133-18 | 115-18 |
| Covered model numbers | F2500-1, I2500-1 | Vermont Castings Intrepid FlexBurn 2115-CAT |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the FPI/Regency Fireplace Products F2500-1 or the Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings Intrepid FlexBurn 2115-CAT?
The Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings Intrepid FlexBurn 2115-CAT: 0.3 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.4 g/hr for the FPI/Regency Fireplace Products F2500-1.
Are the FPI/Regency Fireplace Products F2500-1 and Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings Intrepid FlexBurn 2115-CAT 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.