Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE vs Stove Builder International 1.4R Series: Osburn 950 N
The Stove Builder International 1.4R Series: Osburn 950 N is the cleaner burner: 1.7 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.8 g/hr. They tie on efficiency at 74% HHV. The Stove Builder International 1.4R Series: Osburn 950 N produces more peak heat (71,279 vs 41,275 BTU/h), suiting roughly 2,050–2,850 sq ft. The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE has the larger firebox (2.5 vs 1.67 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads.
| Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE | 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 | 1.8 g/hr | 1.7 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 74 % | 74 % |
| Heat output (low) | 16102 BTU/h | 18785 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 41275 BTU/h | 71279 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 2.5 cu ft | 1.67 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.02 g/min | 1.3 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 | 412-26 |
| Covered model numbers | Summit LE, Summit Classic LE, Alderlea T6 LE, Summit Insert LE | 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 Summit LE or the Stove Builder International 1.4R Series: Osburn 950 N?
The Stove Builder International 1.4R Series: Osburn 950 N: 1.7 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 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.