Blaze King Industries 20.2 Series: Ashford 20.2 (AF20.2) vs Stove Builder International SR-3.2 Series: St-Louis
The Blaze King Industries 20.2 Series: Ashford 20.2 (AF20.2) is the cleaner burner: 1.05 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.8 g/hr. The Blaze King Industries 20.2 Series: Ashford 20.2 (AF20.2) is the more efficient unit: 80% versus 76% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Stove Builder International SR-3.2 Series: St-Louis produces more peak heat (83,857 vs 31,092 BTU/h), suiting roughly 2,400–3,350 sq ft. The Stove Builder International SR-3.2 Series: St-Louis has the larger firebox (3.15 vs 1.86 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads. Combustion technology differs: the Blaze King Industries 20.2 Series: Ashford 20.2 (AF20.2) is a catalytic stove and the Stove Builder International SR-3.2 Series: St-Louis a non-catalytic stove — see the catalytic vs non-catalytic guide for what that means day to day.
| Blaze King Industries 20.2 Series: Ashford 20.2 (AF20.2) | Stove Builder International SR-3.2 Series: St-Louis | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Catalytic Stove | Non-Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 1.05 g/hr | 1.8 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 80 % | 76 % |
| Heat output (low) | 10786 BTU/h | 29605 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 31092 BTU/h | 83857 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 1.86 cu ft | 3.15 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.57 g/min | 1.4 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | Yes | Yes |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 110-17 | 398-25 |
| Test method | — | Alternate Test Method Used |
| Covered model numbers | 20.2 Series: Ashford 20.2 (AF20.2), Chinook 20.2 (CK20.2), Sirocco 20.2 (SC20.2) | SR-3.2 Series: St-Louis, Helia, Elevate, Chambly, HEA200 |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Blaze King Industries 20.2 Series: Ashford 20.2 (AF20.2) or the Stove Builder International SR-3.2 Series: St-Louis?
The Blaze King Industries 20.2 Series: Ashford 20.2 (AF20.2): 1.05 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.8 g/hr for the Stove Builder International SR-3.2 Series: St-Louis.
Are the Blaze King Industries 20.2 Series: Ashford 20.2 (AF20.2) and Stove Builder International SR-3.2 Series: St-Louis 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.