MF Fire Nova C vs Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN20 Series B
The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN20 Series B is the cleaner burner: 1.6 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.9 g/hr. The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN20 Series B is the more efficient unit: 73% versus 71% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN20 Series B produces more peak heat (29,208 vs 28,140 BTU/h), suiting roughly 850–1,150 sq ft. The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN20 Series B has the larger firebox (1.996 vs 1.7 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 TN20 Series B 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 TN20 Series B | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1.6 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 71 % | 73 % |
| Heat output (low) | 23654 BTU/h | 13931 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 28140 BTU/h | 29208 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 1.7 cu ft | 1.996 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 | 80-17 |
| Covered model numbers | Nova C | True North TN20 Series B, TN Insert Series B |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the MF Fire Nova C or the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN20 Series B?
The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN20 Series B: 1.6 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 TN20 Series B 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.