MF Fire Nova C vs Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN10

The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN10 is the cleaner burner: 1.4 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.9 g/hr. The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN10 is the more efficient unit: 73% versus 71% HHV — more heat from every cord. The MF Fire Nova C produces more peak heat (28,140 vs 17,623 BTU/h), suiting roughly 800–1,150 sq ft. The MF Fire Nova C has the larger firebox (1.7 vs 0.81 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads. Combustion technology differs: the MF Fire Nova C is a catalytic stove and the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN10 a non-catalytic stove — see the catalytic vs non-catalytic guide for what that means day to day.

MF Fire Nova C Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN10
Appliance type wood-stove wood-stove
Combustion technology Catalytic Stove Non-Catalytic Stove
Certified fuel Crib Wood Crib Wood
Emission rate 1.9 g/hr 1.4 g/hr
Efficiency (HHV) 71 % 73 %
Heat output (low) 23654 BTU/h 13084 BTU/h
Heat output (high) 28140 BTU/h 17623 BTU/h
Firebox volume 1.7 cu ft 0.81 cu ft
Carbon monoxide 0.94 g/min 0.77 g/min
25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) No No
2020 NSPS compliant Yes Yes
Currently in production Yes Yes
EPA certification number 356-23 69-16
Covered model numbers Nova C True North TN10

Frequently asked questions

Which burns cleaner, the MF Fire Nova C or the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN10?

The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN10: 1.4 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.9 g/hr for the MF Fire Nova C.

Are the MF Fire Nova C and Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN10 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.