Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2) vs Travis Industries Answer NexGen Hybrid (2)
The Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2) is the cleaner burner: 1 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.4 g/hr. They tie on efficiency at 80% HHV. The Travis Industries Answer NexGen Hybrid (2) produces more peak heat (38,594 vs 30,194 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,100–1,550 sq ft. The Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2) has the larger firebox (2.63 vs 1.4 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads. Combustion technology differs: the Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2) is a catalytic stove and the Travis Industries Answer NexGen Hybrid (2) a hybrid — see the catalytic vs non-catalytic guide for what that means day to day.
| Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2) | Travis Industries Answer NexGen Hybrid (2) | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Catalytic Stove | Hybrid |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 1 g/hr | 1.4 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 80 % | 80 % |
| Heat output (low) | 9023 BTU/h | 12252 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 30194 BTU/h | 38594 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 2.63 cu ft | 1.4 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.704 g/min | 1.322 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 | 306-22 |
| Covered model numbers | Princess PI29 Insert | Answer NexGen Hybrid |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2) or the Travis Industries Answer NexGen Hybrid (2)?
The Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2): 1 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.4 g/hr for the Travis Industries Answer NexGen Hybrid (2).
Are the Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2) and Travis Industries Answer NexGen Hybrid (2) 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.