Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F 500 V3 vs Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F35
The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F 500 V3 is the cleaner burner: 0.5 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.2 g/hr. The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F 500 V3 is the more efficient unit: 78% versus 69% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F35 produces more peak heat (59,443 vs 38,804 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,700–2,400 sq ft. The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F 500 V3 has the larger firebox (2.41 vs 1.57 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads. Combustion technology differs: the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F 500 V3 is a hybrid and the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F35 a non-catalytic stove — see the catalytic vs non-catalytic guide for what that means day to day.
| Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F 500 V3 | Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F35 | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Hybrid | Non-Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Cord Wood |
| Emission rate | 0.5 g/hr | 1.2 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 78 % | 69 % |
| Heat output (low) | 14001 BTU/h | 13533 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 38804 BTU/h | 59443 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 2.41 cu ft | 1.57 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.5 g/min | 1.35 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | Yes | No |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 160-18 | 317-22 |
| Covered model numbers | F 500 V3 | F35 |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F 500 V3 or the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F35?
The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F 500 V3: 0.5 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.2 g/hr for the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F35.
Are the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F 500 V3 and Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F35 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.