New Buck Corporation (Buck Stove Corp.) Model 91 vs Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE
The New Buck Corporation (Buck Stove Corp.) Model 91 is the cleaner burner: 1.3 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.8 g/hr. The New Buck Corporation (Buck Stove Corp.) Model 91 is the more efficient unit: 80% versus 74% HHV — more heat from every cord. The New Buck Corporation (Buck Stove Corp.) Model 91 produces more peak heat (43,190 vs 41,275 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,250–1,750 sq ft. The New Buck Corporation (Buck Stove Corp.) Model 91 has the larger firebox (3.07 vs 2.5 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads. Combustion technology differs: the New Buck Corporation (Buck Stove Corp.) Model 91 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.
| New Buck Corporation (Buck Stove Corp.) Model 91 | Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Catalytic Stove | Non-Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 1.3 g/hr | 1.8 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 80 % | 74 % |
| Heat output (low) | 14206 BTU/h | 16102 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 43190 BTU/h | 41275 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 3.07 cu ft | 2.5 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.6 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 | 239-19 | 104-17 |
| Covered model numbers | Model 91, Carolina 92 | Summit LE, Summit Classic LE, Alderlea T6 LE, Summit Insert LE |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the New Buck Corporation (Buck Stove Corp.) Model 91 or the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE?
The New Buck Corporation (Buck Stove Corp.) Model 91: 1.3 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.8 g/hr for the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE.
Are the New Buck Corporation (Buck Stove Corp.) Model 91 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.