FPI/Regency Fireplace Products F5200 (2) vs Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Lincoln 8060
The FPI/Regency Fireplace Products F5200 (2) is the cleaner burner: 0.84 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.1 g/hr. The FPI/Regency Fireplace Products F5200 (2) is the more efficient unit: 80% versus 79% HHV — more heat from every cord. The FPI/Regency Fireplace Products F5200 (2) produces more peak heat (36,398 vs 20,507 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,050–1,450 sq ft. The FPI/Regency Fireplace Products F5200 (2) has the larger firebox (4.42 vs 1 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads. Combustion technology differs: the FPI/Regency Fireplace Products F5200 (2) 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 F5200 (2) | 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 | 0.84 g/hr | 1.1 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 80 % | 79 % |
| Heat output (low) | 13876 BTU/h | 14545 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 36398 BTU/h | 20507 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 4.42 cu ft | 1 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 1 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 | 201-19 | 335-22 |
| Covered model numbers | F5200 | Lincoln 8060, Green Mountain 20 (8620), Dorset (8330) |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the FPI/Regency Fireplace Products F5200 (2) or the Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Lincoln 8060?
The FPI/Regency Fireplace Products F5200 (2): 0.84 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 F5200 (2) 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.