Stove Builder International Bistro Series (Bistro vs Travis Industries Answer NexGen Hybrid (2)
The Travis Industries Answer NexGen Hybrid (2) is the cleaner burner: 1.4 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 2 g/hr. The Travis Industries Answer NexGen Hybrid (2) is the more efficient unit: 80% versus 76% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Stove Builder International Bistro Series (Bistro produces more peak heat (50,200 vs 38,594 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,450–2,000 sq ft. The Stove Builder International Bistro Series (Bistro has the larger firebox (2.26 vs 1.4 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads. Combustion technology differs: the Stove Builder International Bistro Series (Bistro is a non-catalytic stove and the Travis Industries Answer NexGen Hybrid (2) a hybrid — see the catalytic vs non-catalytic guide for what that means day to day.
| Stove Builder International Bistro Series (Bistro | Travis Industries Answer NexGen Hybrid (2) | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Non-Catalytic Stove | Hybrid |
| Certified fuel | Cord Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 2 g/hr | 1.4 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 76 % | 80 % |
| Heat output (low) | 14300 BTU/h | 12252 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 50200 BTU/h | 38594 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 2.26 cu ft | 1.4 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 1 g/min | 1.322 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | Yes | Yes |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 337-22 | 306-22 |
| Covered model numbers | Bistro Series (Bistro, Gusto, Pyra, 600, HEC240, IW600) | Answer NexGen Hybrid |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Stove Builder International Bistro Series (Bistro or the Travis Industries Answer NexGen Hybrid (2)?
The Travis Industries Answer NexGen Hybrid (2): 1.4 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 2 g/hr for the Stove Builder International Bistro Series (Bistro.
Are the Stove Builder International Bistro Series (Bistro and Travis Industries Answer NexGen Hybrid (2) 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.