MF Fire Nova 2C vs Woodstock Soapstone Company Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b

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 77% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Woodstock Soapstone Company Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b produces more peak heat (56,499 vs 21,009 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,600–2,250 sq ft. The MF Fire Nova 2C has the larger firebox (2.33 vs 1.85 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads.

MF Fire Nova 2C Woodstock Soapstone Company Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b
Appliance type wood-stove wood-stove
Combustion technology Catalytic Stove Catalytic Stove
Certified fuel Cord Wood Crib Wood
Emission rate 1.4 g/hr 1.6 g/hr
Efficiency (HHV) 78 % 77 %
Heat output (low) 19012 BTU/h 10590 BTU/h
Heat output (high) 21009 BTU/h 56499 BTU/h
Firebox volume 2.33 cu ft 1.85 cu ft
Carbon monoxide 0.515 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 401-25 397-25
Covered model numbers Nova 2C, Nova 2C Tower Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b

Frequently asked questions

Which burns cleaner, the MF Fire Nova 2C or the Woodstock Soapstone Company Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b?

The MF Fire Nova 2C: 1.4 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.6 g/hr for the Woodstock Soapstone Company Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b.

Are the MF Fire Nova 2C 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.