Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN10 vs Stove Builder International 2.3 Series (Archway 2300
The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN10 is the cleaner burner: 1.4 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 2.3 g/hr. The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN10 is the more efficient unit: 73% versus 72% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Stove Builder International 2.3 Series (Archway 2300 produces more peak heat (44,500 vs 17,623 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,250–1,800 sq ft. The Stove Builder International 2.3 Series (Archway 2300 has the larger firebox (1.95 vs 0.81 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads.
| Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN10 | Stove Builder International 2.3 Series (Archway 2300 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2.3 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 73 % | 72 % |
| Heat output (low) | 13084 BTU/h | 14200 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 17623 BTU/h | 44500 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 0.81 cu ft | 1.95 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.77 g/min | 1.1 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 | 101-17 |
| Covered model numbers | True North TN10 | 2.3 Series (Archway 2300, FW2900, Gateway 2300, Green Mountain Insert 70, Escape 1800, Inspire 2000, Inspire 2000-I, Matrix, Escape 1800-I, Osburn 2000, Osburn 2000-I, Harmony 2.3, Solution 2.3, Solution 2.3-I, CW2900, Destination 2.3-I, Matrix-I, HES240, HEI240, Heritage, Deco Alto, Harmony 2.3-I, Blue Ridge 300P, Blue Ridge 300L, and Blue Ridge 300-I) |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN10 or the Stove Builder International 2.3 Series (Archway 2300?
The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN10: 1.4 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 2.3 g/hr for the Stove Builder International 2.3 Series (Archway 2300.
Are the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN10 and Stove Builder International 2.3 Series (Archway 2300 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.