New Buck Corporation (Buck Stove Corp.) 21NC vs Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2
The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2 is the cleaner burner: 1.6 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.7 g/hr. The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2 is the more efficient unit: 75% versus 70% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2 produces more peak heat (30,149 vs 28,901 BTU/h), suiting roughly 850–1,200 sq ft. The New Buck Corporation (Buck Stove Corp.) 21NC has the larger firebox (1.4 vs 1.37 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads.
| New Buck Corporation (Buck Stove Corp.) 21NC | Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Non-Catalytic Stove | Non-Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 1.7 g/hr | 1.6 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 70 % | 75 % |
| Heat output (low) | 11079 BTU/h | 12315 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 28901 BTU/h | 30149 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 1.4 cu ft | 1.37 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 6.1 g/min | 1.4 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | No | Yes |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 66-16 | 378-24 |
| Covered model numbers | 21NC | NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2, Vista Classic LE2, NEO 1.6 LE2, Alderlea T4 LE2, Vista Insert LE2, NEO 1.6 Insert LE2) |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the New Buck Corporation (Buck Stove Corp.) 21NC or the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2?
The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2: 1.6 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.7 g/hr for the New Buck Corporation (Buck Stove Corp.) 21NC.
Are the New Buck Corporation (Buck Stove Corp.) 21NC and Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2 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.