MF Fire Nova 2C vs Woodstock Soapstone Company 212N Navajo Hybrid Wood-Coal
The Woodstock Soapstone Company 212N Navajo Hybrid Wood-Coal is the cleaner burner: 1 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.4 g/hr. The Woodstock Soapstone Company 212N Navajo Hybrid Wood-Coal is the more efficient unit: 79% versus 78% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Woodstock Soapstone Company 212N Navajo Hybrid Wood-Coal produces more peak heat (27,294 vs 21,009 BTU/h), suiting roughly 800–1,100 sq ft. The MF Fire Nova 2C has the larger firebox (2.33 vs 1.15 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads. Combustion technology differs: the MF Fire Nova 2C is a catalytic stove and the Woodstock Soapstone Company 212N Navajo Hybrid Wood-Coal a hybrid — see the catalytic vs non-catalytic guide for what that means day to day.
| MF Fire Nova 2C | Woodstock Soapstone Company 212N Navajo Hybrid Wood-Coal | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Catalytic Stove | Hybrid |
| Certified fuel | Cord Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 1.4 g/hr | 1 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 78 % | 79 % |
| Heat output (low) | 19012 BTU/h | 15332 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 21009 BTU/h | 27294 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 2.33 cu ft | 1.15 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.515 g/min | 0.15 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | Yes | Yes |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 401-25 | 108-17 |
| Covered model numbers | Nova 2C, Nova 2C Tower | 212N Navajo Hybrid Wood-Coal, 212S Survival Hybrid Wood-Coal |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the MF Fire Nova 2C or the Woodstock Soapstone Company 212N Navajo Hybrid Wood-Coal?
The Woodstock Soapstone Company 212N Navajo Hybrid Wood-Coal: 1 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.4 g/hr for the MF Fire Nova 2C.
Are the MF Fire Nova 2C and Woodstock Soapstone Company 212N Navajo Hybrid Wood-Coal 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.