Blaze King Industries 25 Series: Sirocco 25 (SC25) Insert vs MF Fire Nova C
The Blaze King Industries 25 Series: Sirocco 25 (SC25) Insert is the cleaner burner: 0.74 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.9 g/hr. The Blaze King Industries 25 Series: Sirocco 25 (SC25) Insert is the more efficient unit: 79% versus 71% HHV — more heat from every cord. The MF Fire Nova C produces more peak heat (28,140 vs 24,085 BTU/h), suiting roughly 800–1,150 sq ft. The Blaze King Industries 25 Series: Sirocco 25 (SC25) Insert has the larger firebox (2.08 vs 1.7 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads.
| Blaze King Industries 25 Series: Sirocco 25 (SC25) Insert | MF Fire Nova C | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Catalytic Stove | Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 0.74 g/hr | 1.9 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 79 % | 71 % |
| Heat output (low) | 8038 BTU/h | 23654 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 24085 BTU/h | 28140 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 2.08 cu ft | 1.7 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.21 g/min | 0.94 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | Yes | No |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 30-16 | 356-23 |
| Covered model numbers | 25 Series: Sirocco 25 (SC25) Insert, Ashford 25 (AF25) Insert, Boxer 24 (BX24) Freestanding | Nova C |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Blaze King Industries 25 Series: Sirocco 25 (SC25) Insert or the MF Fire Nova C?
The Blaze King Industries 25 Series: Sirocco 25 (SC25) Insert: 0.74 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.9 g/hr for the MF Fire Nova C.
Are the Blaze King Industries 25 Series: Sirocco 25 (SC25) Insert and MF Fire Nova C 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.