Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 vs Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN20 Series B
The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 is the cleaner burner: 0.49 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.6 g/hr. The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN20 Series B is the more efficient unit: 73% versus 72% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 produces more peak heat (35,722 vs 29,208 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,000–1,450 sq ft. The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 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 is a catalytic stove 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 | Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN20 Series B | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Catalytic Stove | Non-Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 0.49 g/hr | 1.6 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 72 % | 73 % |
| Heat output (low) | 13212 BTU/h | 13931 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 35722 BTU/h | 29208 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 2.03 cu ft | 1.996 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.6 g/min | 0.77 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | No | No |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 361-24 | 80-17 |
| Covered model numbers | F445 | 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 or the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN20 Series B?
The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445: 0.49 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 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.