Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN20 Series B vs Woodstock Soapstone Company Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b
Both stoves carry the same certified emission rate: 1.6 g/hr. The Woodstock Soapstone Company Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b is the more efficient unit: 77% versus 73% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Woodstock Soapstone Company Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b produces more peak heat (56,499 vs 29,208 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,600–2,250 sq ft. The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN20 Series B has the larger firebox (1.996 vs 1.85 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads. Combustion technology differs: the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN20 Series B is a non-catalytic stove and the Woodstock Soapstone Company Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b a catalytic stove — see the catalytic vs non-catalytic guide for what that means day to day.
| Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN20 Series B | Woodstock Soapstone Company Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Non-Catalytic Stove | Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 1.6 g/hr | 1.6 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 73 % | 77 % |
| Heat output (low) | 13931 BTU/h | 10590 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 29208 BTU/h | 56499 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 1.996 cu ft | 1.85 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.77 g/min | 0.9 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | No | Yes |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 80-17 | 397-25 |
| Covered model numbers | True North TN20 Series B, TN Insert Series B | Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN20 Series B or the Woodstock Soapstone Company Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b?
They are tied: both are certified at 1.6 g/hr of particulates.
Are the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN20 Series B and Woodstock Soapstone Company Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b 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.