Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings Intrepid FlexBurn 2115-CAT vs Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F 500 V3
The Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings Intrepid FlexBurn 2115-CAT is the cleaner burner: 0.3 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 0.5 g/hr. The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F 500 V3 is the more efficient unit: 78% versus 77% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F 500 V3 produces more peak heat (38,804 vs 15,906 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,100–1,550 sq ft. The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F 500 V3 has the larger firebox (2.41 vs 1.31 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads. Combustion technology differs: the Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings Intrepid FlexBurn 2115-CAT is a catalytic stove and the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F 500 V3 a hybrid — see the catalytic vs non-catalytic guide for what that means day to day.
| Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings Intrepid FlexBurn 2115-CAT | Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F 500 V3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Catalytic Stove | Hybrid |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 0.3 g/hr | 0.5 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 77 % | 78 % |
| Heat output (low) | 10665 BTU/h | 14001 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 15906 BTU/h | 38804 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 1.31 cu ft | 2.41 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.82 g/min | 0.5 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | Yes | Yes |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 115-18 | 160-18 |
| Covered model numbers | Vermont Castings Intrepid FlexBurn 2115-CAT | F 500 V3 |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings Intrepid FlexBurn 2115-CAT or the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F 500 V3?
The Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings Intrepid FlexBurn 2115-CAT: 0.3 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 0.5 g/hr for the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F 500 V3.
Are the Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings Intrepid FlexBurn 2115-CAT and Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F 500 V3 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.