Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited TN25 C vs Stove Builder International Bistro Series (Bistro
The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited TN25 C is the cleaner burner: 1.1 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 2 g/hr. They tie on efficiency at 76% HHV. The Stove Builder International Bistro Series (Bistro produces more peak heat (50,200 vs 29,202 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,450–2,000 sq ft. The Stove Builder International Bistro Series (Bistro has the larger firebox (2.26 vs 1.98 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads. Combustion technology differs: the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited TN25 C is a catalytic stove and the Stove Builder International Bistro Series (Bistro a non-catalytic stove — see the catalytic vs non-catalytic guide for what that means day to day.
| Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited TN25 C | Stove Builder International Bistro Series (Bistro | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Catalytic Stove | Non-Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Cord Wood |
| Emission rate | 1.1 g/hr | 2 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 76 % | 76 % |
| Heat output (low) | 13447 BTU/h | 14300 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 29202 BTU/h | 50200 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 1.98 cu ft | 2.26 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 1.3 g/min | 1 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | Yes | Yes |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 347-23 | 337-22 |
| Covered model numbers | TN25 C | Bistro Series (Bistro, Gusto, Pyra, 600, HEC240, IW600) |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited TN25 C or the Stove Builder International Bistro Series (Bistro?
The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited TN25 C: 1.1 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 2 g/hr for the Stove Builder International Bistro Series (Bistro.
Are the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited TN25 C and Stove Builder International Bistro Series (Bistro 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.