Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F602 V3 vs Woodstock Soapstone Company Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b
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. They tie on efficiency at 77% HHV. The Woodstock Soapstone Company Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b produces more peak heat (56,499 vs 23,415 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,600–2,250 sq ft. The Woodstock Soapstone Company Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b has the larger firebox (1.85 vs 0.79 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads.
| Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F602 V3 | Woodstock Soapstone Company Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Catalytic Stove | Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 1.4 g/hr | 1.6 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 77 % | 77 % |
| Heat output (low) | 5994 BTU/h | 10590 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 23415 BTU/h | 56499 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 0.79 cu ft | 1.85 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 1.3 g/min | 0.9 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 | 397-25 |
| Covered model numbers | F602 V3 | Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F602 V3 or the Woodstock Soapstone Company Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b?
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 Woodstock Soapstone Company Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b.
Are the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F602 V3 and Woodstock Soapstone Company Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b 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.