Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F602 V3 vs Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2
The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F602 V3 is the cleaner burner: 1.4 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.6 g/hr. The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F602 V3 is the more efficient unit: 77% versus 75% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2 produces more peak heat (30,149 vs 23,415 BTU/h), suiting roughly 850–1,200 sq ft. The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2 has the larger firebox (1.37 vs 0.79 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads. Combustion technology differs: the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F602 V3 is a catalytic stove and the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2 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.) F602 V3 | Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Catalytic Stove | Non-Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 1.4 g/hr | 1.6 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 77 % | 75 % |
| Heat output (low) | 5994 BTU/h | 12315 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 23415 BTU/h | 30149 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 0.79 cu ft | 1.37 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 1.3 g/min | 1.4 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | Yes | Yes |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 380-24 | 378-24 |
| Covered model numbers | F602 V3 | NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2, Vista Classic LE2, NEO 1.6 LE2, Alderlea T4 LE2, Vista Insert LE2, NEO 1.6 Insert LE2) |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F602 V3 or the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2?
The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F602 V3: 1.4 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.6 g/hr for the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2.
Are the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F602 V3 and Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2 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.