Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN10 vs Stove Builder International 1.4 Series (Osburn 950
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 Stove Builder International 1.4 Series (Osburn 950 is the more efficient unit: 74% versus 73% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Stove Builder International 1.4 Series (Osburn 950 produces more peak heat (26,500 vs 17,623 BTU/h), suiting roughly 750–1,050 sq ft. The Stove Builder International 1.4 Series (Osburn 950 has the larger firebox (1.55 vs 0.81 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads.
| Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN10 | Stove Builder International 1.4 Series (Osburn 950 | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Non-Catalytic Stove | Non-Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Cord Wood |
| Emission rate | 1.4 g/hr | 1.8 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 73 % | 74 % |
| Heat output (low) | 13084 BTU/h | 12100 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 17623 BTU/h | 26500 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 0.81 cu ft | 1.55 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.77 g/min | 1.2 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | No | No |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 69-16 | 289-21 |
| Covered model numbers | True North TN10 | 1.4 Series (Osburn 950, Escape 1200, Gateway 1400, Solution 1.4, Spark II, Fox, Déco Nano, S250, Harmony 1.4, HES140, Blue Ridge 100) |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN10 or the Stove Builder International 1.4 Series (Osburn 950?
The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN10: 1.4 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.8 g/hr for the Stove Builder International 1.4 Series (Osburn 950.
Are the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN10 and Stove Builder International 1.4 Series (Osburn 950 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.