Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F602 V3 vs Stove Builder International 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9
The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F602 V3 is the cleaner burner: 1.4 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.5 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 Stove Builder International 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9 produces more peak heat (31,700 vs 23,415 BTU/h), suiting roughly 900–1,250 sq ft. The Stove Builder International 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9 has the larger firebox (1.03 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 Stove Builder International 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9 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 | Stove Builder International 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Catalytic Stove | Non-Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Cord Wood |
| Emission rate | 1.4 g/hr | 1.5 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 77 % | 75 % |
| Heat output (low) | 5994 BTU/h | 8500 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 23415 BTU/h | 31700 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 0.79 cu ft | 1.03 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 1.3 g/min | 0.6 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 | 299-22 |
| Covered model numbers | F602 V3 | 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9, Matrix 1900, CW2100, Green Mountain Insert 50, HEI90, Archway 1500, Blue Ridge 150-I) |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F602 V3 or the Stove Builder International 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9?
The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F602 V3: 1.4 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.5 g/hr for the Stove Builder International 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9.
Are the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F602 V3 and Stove Builder International 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9 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.