Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2) vs Woodstock Soapstone Company Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b
The Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2) is the cleaner burner: 1 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.6 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 Woodstock Soapstone Company Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b produces more peak heat (56,499 vs 30,194 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,600–2,250 sq ft. The Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2) has the larger firebox (2.63 vs 1.85 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads.
| Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2) | Woodstock Soapstone Company Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Catalytic Stove | Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 1 g/hr | 1.6 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 80 % | 77 % |
| Heat output (low) | 9023 BTU/h | 10590 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 30194 BTU/h | 56499 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 2.63 cu ft | 1.85 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.704 g/min | 0.9 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 | 397-25 |
| Covered model numbers | Princess PI29 Insert | Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2) or the Woodstock Soapstone Company Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b?
The Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2): 1 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.6 g/hr for the Woodstock Soapstone Company Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b.
Are the Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2) and Woodstock Soapstone Company Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b 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.