MF Fire Nova 2C vs Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE
The MF Fire Nova 2C is the cleaner burner: 1.4 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.8 g/hr. The MF Fire Nova 2C is the more efficient unit: 78% versus 74% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE produces more peak heat (41,275 vs 21,009 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,200–1,650 sq ft. The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE has the larger firebox (2.5 vs 2.33 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 Summit LE 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 Summit LE | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1.8 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 78 % | 74 % |
| Heat output (low) | 19012 BTU/h | 16102 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 21009 BTU/h | 41275 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 2.33 cu ft | 2.5 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.515 g/min | 0.02 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | Yes | No |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 401-25 | 104-17 |
| Covered model numbers | Nova 2C, Nova 2C Tower | Summit LE, Summit Classic LE, Alderlea T6 LE, Summit Insert LE |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the MF Fire Nova 2C or the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE?
The MF Fire Nova 2C: 1.4 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.8 g/hr for the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE.
Are the MF Fire Nova 2C and Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE 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.