MF Fire Nova 2C vs Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2
The MF Fire Nova 2C is the cleaner burner: 1.4 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.6 g/hr. The MF Fire Nova 2C is the more efficient unit: 78% 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 21,009 BTU/h), suiting roughly 850–1,200 sq ft. The MF Fire Nova 2C has the larger firebox (2.33 vs 1.37 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads. Combustion technology differs: the MF Fire Nova 2C 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.
| MF Fire Nova 2C | 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 | Cord Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 1.4 g/hr | 1.6 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 78 % | 75 % |
| Heat output (low) | 19012 BTU/h | 12315 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 21009 BTU/h | 30149 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 2.33 cu ft | 1.37 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.515 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 | 401-25 | 378-24 |
| Covered model numbers | Nova 2C, Nova 2C Tower | 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 MF Fire Nova 2C or the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2?
The MF Fire Nova 2C: 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 MF Fire Nova 2C 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.