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.