Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN20 Series B vs Stove Builder International 1.4R Series: Osburn 950 N
The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN20 Series B is the cleaner burner: 1.6 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.7 g/hr. The Stove Builder International 1.4R Series: Osburn 950 N is the more efficient unit: 74% versus 73% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Stove Builder International 1.4R Series: Osburn 950 N produces more peak heat (71,279 vs 29,208 BTU/h), suiting roughly 2,050–2,850 sq ft. The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN20 Series B has the larger firebox (1.996 vs 1.67 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads.
| Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN20 Series B | 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 | 1.6 g/hr | 1.7 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 73 % | 74 % |
| Heat output (low) | 13931 BTU/h | 18785 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 29208 BTU/h | 71279 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 1.996 cu ft | 1.67 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.77 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 | 80-17 | 412-26 |
| Covered model numbers | True North TN20 Series B, TN Insert Series B | 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 True North TN20 Series B or the Stove Builder International 1.4R Series: Osburn 950 N?
The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN20 Series B: 1.6 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.7 g/hr for the Stove Builder International 1.4R Series: Osburn 950 N.
Are the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN20 Series B 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.