Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2 vs Stove Builder International 1.4R Series: Osburn 950 N
The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2 is the cleaner burner: 1.6 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.7 g/hr. The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2 is the more efficient unit: 75% versus 74% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Stove Builder International 1.4R Series: Osburn 950 N produces more peak heat (71,279 vs 30,149 BTU/h), suiting roughly 2,050–2,850 sq ft. The Stove Builder International 1.4R Series: Osburn 950 N has the larger firebox (1.67 vs 1.37 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads.
| Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2 | Stove Builder International 1.4R Series: Osburn 950 N | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Non-Catalytic Stove | Non-Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Cord Wood |
| Emission rate | 1.6 g/hr | 1.7 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 75 % | 74 % |
| Heat output (low) | 12315 BTU/h | 18785 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 30149 BTU/h | 71279 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 1.37 cu ft | 1.67 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 1.4 g/min | 1.3 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | Yes | No |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 378-24 | 412-26 |
| Covered model numbers | NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2, Vista Classic LE2, NEO 1.6 LE2, Alderlea T4 LE2, Vista Insert LE2, NEO 1.6 Insert LE2) | 1.4R Series: Osburn 950 N, Escape 1200 N, Gateway 1400 N, Solution 1.4 N, Spark II N, Fox N, Deco Nano N, S250 N, HES140 N, Blue Ridge 100 N, SP1400 N, SL1400 N |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2 or the Stove Builder International 1.4R Series: Osburn 950 N?
The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2: 1.6 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.7 g/hr for the Stove Builder International 1.4R Series: Osburn 950 N.
Are the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2 and Stove Builder International 1.4R Series: Osburn 950 N 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.