Travis Industries 36 Elite NexGen-Hybrid vs Woodstock Soapstone Company Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b
The Travis Industries 36 Elite NexGen-Hybrid is the cleaner burner: 0.6 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.6 g/hr. The Travis Industries 36 Elite NexGen-Hybrid is the more efficient unit: 80% versus 77% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Woodstock Soapstone Company Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b produces more peak heat (56,499 vs 47,514 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,600–2,250 sq ft. The Travis Industries 36 Elite NexGen-Hybrid has the larger firebox (3.135 vs 1.85 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads. Combustion technology differs: the Travis Industries 36 Elite NexGen-Hybrid is a hybrid 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.
| Travis Industries 36 Elite NexGen-Hybrid | Woodstock Soapstone Company Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Hybrid | Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 0.6 g/hr | 1.6 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 80 % | 77 % |
| Heat output (low) | 10733 BTU/h | 10590 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 47514 BTU/h | 56499 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 3.135 cu ft | 1.85 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.548 g/min | 0.9 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | Yes | Yes |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 365-24 | 397-25 |
| Covered model numbers | 36 Elite NexGen-Hybrid | Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Travis Industries 36 Elite NexGen-Hybrid or the Woodstock Soapstone Company Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b?
The Travis Industries 36 Elite NexGen-Hybrid: 0.6 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.6 g/hr for the Woodstock Soapstone Company Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b.
Are the Travis Industries 36 Elite NexGen-Hybrid 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.