Blaze King Industries 25 Series: Sirocco 25 (SC25) Insert vs MF Fire Nova 2C

The Blaze King Industries 25 Series: Sirocco 25 (SC25) Insert is the cleaner burner: 0.74 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.4 g/hr. The Blaze King Industries 25 Series: Sirocco 25 (SC25) Insert is the more efficient unit: 79% versus 78% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Blaze King Industries 25 Series: Sirocco 25 (SC25) Insert produces more peak heat (24,085 vs 21,009 BTU/h), suiting roughly 700–950 sq ft. The MF Fire Nova 2C has the larger firebox (2.33 vs 2.08 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads.

Blaze King Industries 25 Series: Sirocco 25 (SC25) Insert MF Fire Nova 2C
Appliance type wood-stove wood-stove
Combustion technology Catalytic Stove Catalytic Stove
Certified fuel Crib Wood Cord Wood
Emission rate 0.74 g/hr 1.4 g/hr
Efficiency (HHV) 79 % 78 %
Heat output (low) 8038 BTU/h 19012 BTU/h
Heat output (high) 24085 BTU/h 21009 BTU/h
Firebox volume 2.08 cu ft 2.33 cu ft
Carbon monoxide 0.21 g/min 0.515 g/min
25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) Yes Yes
2020 NSPS compliant Yes Yes
Currently in production Yes Yes
EPA certification number 30-16 401-25
Covered model numbers 25 Series: Sirocco 25 (SC25) Insert, Ashford 25 (AF25) Insert, Boxer 24 (BX24) Freestanding Nova 2C, Nova 2C Tower

Frequently asked questions

Which burns cleaner, the Blaze King Industries 25 Series: Sirocco 25 (SC25) Insert or the MF Fire Nova 2C?

The Blaze King Industries 25 Series: Sirocco 25 (SC25) Insert: 0.74 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.4 g/hr for the MF Fire Nova 2C.

Are the Blaze King Industries 25 Series: Sirocco 25 (SC25) Insert and MF Fire Nova 2C 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.