Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2) vs FPI/Regency Fireplace Products CI2700-1
The Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2) is the cleaner burner: 1 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.1 g/hr. The Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2) is the more efficient unit: 80% versus 77% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2) produces more peak heat (30,194 vs 27,168 BTU/h), suiting roughly 850–1,200 sq ft. The Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2) has the larger firebox (2.63 vs 1.83 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads.
| Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2) | FPI/Regency Fireplace Products CI2700-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Catalytic Stove | Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 1 g/hr | 1.1 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 80 % | 77 % |
| Heat output (low) | 9023 BTU/h | 14291 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 30194 BTU/h | 27168 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 2.63 cu ft | 1.83 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.704 g/min | 0.5 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | Yes | Yes |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 123-18 | 359-23 |
| Covered model numbers | Princess PI29 Insert | CI2700-1, HI500-1 |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2) or the FPI/Regency Fireplace Products CI2700-1?
The Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2): 1 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.1 g/hr for the FPI/Regency Fireplace Products CI2700-1.
Are the Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2) and FPI/Regency Fireplace Products CI2700-1 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.