Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2 vs Woodstock Soapstone Company 212N Navajo Hybrid Wood-Coal
The Woodstock Soapstone Company 212N Navajo Hybrid Wood-Coal is the cleaner burner: 1 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.6 g/hr. The Woodstock Soapstone Company 212N Navajo Hybrid Wood-Coal is the more efficient unit: 79% versus 75% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2 produces more peak heat (30,149 vs 27,294 BTU/h), suiting roughly 850–1,200 sq ft. The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2 has the larger firebox (1.37 vs 1.15 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads. Combustion technology differs: the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2 is a non-catalytic stove and the Woodstock Soapstone Company 212N Navajo Hybrid Wood-Coal a hybrid — see the catalytic vs non-catalytic guide for what that means day to day.
| Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2 | Woodstock Soapstone Company 212N Navajo Hybrid Wood-Coal | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Non-Catalytic Stove | Hybrid |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 1.6 g/hr | 1 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 75 % | 79 % |
| Heat output (low) | 12315 BTU/h | 15332 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 30149 BTU/h | 27294 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 1.37 cu ft | 1.15 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 1.4 g/min | 0.15 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | Yes | Yes |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 378-24 | 108-17 |
| 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) | 212N Navajo Hybrid Wood-Coal, 212S Survival Hybrid Wood-Coal |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2 or the Woodstock Soapstone Company 212N Navajo Hybrid Wood-Coal?
The Woodstock Soapstone Company 212N Navajo Hybrid Wood-Coal: 1 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.6 g/hr for the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2.
Are the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2 and Woodstock Soapstone Company 212N Navajo Hybrid Wood-Coal 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.