Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 V2 vs Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN20 Series B
The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 V2 is the cleaner burner: 0.65 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.6 g/hr. The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 V2 is the more efficient unit: 77% versus 73% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 V2 produces more peak heat (36,986 vs 29,208 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,050–1,500 sq ft. The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 V2 has the larger firebox (2.03 vs 1.996 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads. Combustion technology differs: the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 V2 is a hybrid and the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN20 Series B 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.) F445 V2 | Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN20 Series B | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Hybrid | Non-Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 0.65 g/hr | 1.6 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 77 % | 73 % |
| Heat output (low) | 14323 BTU/h | 13931 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 36986 BTU/h | 29208 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 2.03 cu ft | 1.996 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.17 g/min | 0.77 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | Yes | No |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 414-26 | 80-17 |
| Covered model numbers | F445 V2 | True North TN20 Series B, TN Insert Series B |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 V2 or the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN20 Series B?
The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 V2: 0.65 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.6 g/hr for the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN20 Series B.
Are the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 V2 and Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN20 Series B 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.