FPI/Regency Fireplace Products F5200 (2) vs Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) C550 V2

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 77% HHV — more heat from every cord. The FPI/Regency Fireplace Products F5200 (2) produces more peak heat (36,398 vs 36,214 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,050–1,450 sq ft. The FPI/Regency Fireplace Products F5200 (2) has the larger firebox (4.42 vs 1.9 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads.

FPI/Regency Fireplace Products F5200 (2) Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) C550 V2
Appliance type wood-stove wood-stove
Combustion technology Catalytic Stove Catalytic Stove
Certified fuel Crib Wood Crib Wood
Emission rate 0.84 g/hr 1.1 g/hr
Efficiency (HHV) 80 % 77 %
Heat output (low) 13876 BTU/h 11757 BTU/h
Heat output (high) 36398 BTU/h 36214 BTU/h
Firebox volume 4.42 cu ft 1.9 cu ft
Carbon monoxide 1 g/min 0.3 g/min
25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) Yes Yes
2020 NSPS compliant Yes Yes
Currently in production Yes Yes
EPA certification number 201-19 394-25
Covered model numbers F5200 C550 V2

Frequently asked questions

Which burns cleaner, the FPI/Regency Fireplace Products F5200 (2) or the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) C550 V2?

The FPI/Regency Fireplace Products F5200 (2): 0.84 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.1 g/hr for the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) C550 V2.

Are the FPI/Regency Fireplace Products F5200 (2) and Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) C550 V2 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.