Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE 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 1.8 g/hr. The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE is the more efficient unit: 74% versus 73% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE produces more peak heat (41,275 vs 17,623 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,200–1,650 sq ft. The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE has the larger firebox (2.5 vs 0.81 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads.
| Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE | Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Non-Catalytic Stove | Non-Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 1.8 g/hr | 1.4 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 74 % | 73 % |
| Heat output (low) | 16102 BTU/h | 13084 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 41275 BTU/h | 17623 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 2.5 cu ft | 0.81 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.02 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 | 104-17 | 69-16 |
| Covered model numbers | Summit LE, Summit Classic LE, Alderlea T6 LE, Summit Insert LE | True North TN10 |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE 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 1.8 g/hr for the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE.
Are the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE 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.