RSF / Industrial Chimney Company, Incorporated OPEL PLUS Series: Opel+ 2C
RSF / Industrial Chimney Company, Incorporated OPEL PLUS Series: Opel+ 2C is a catalytic wood stove from RSF / Industrial Chimney Company, Incorporated certified at 0.7 g/hr particulate emissions with 70% HHV efficiency and a 11,723–27,034 BTU/h output range.
| Appliance type | wood-stove |
|---|---|
| Combustion technology | Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood |
| Covered model numbers | OPEL PLUS Series: Opel+ 2C, Opel+ 3C, Opel+ 4C, Opel+ Keystone, Opel+ Keystone-AK |
| Emission rate | 0.7 g/hr |
|---|---|
| Carbon monoxide | 0.58 g/min |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 70 % |
|---|
| Heat output (low) | 11723 BTU/h |
|---|---|
| Heat output (high) | 27034 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 2.32 cu ft |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | No |
|---|---|
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 124-18 |
What space does the RSF / Industrial Chimney Company, Incorporated OPEL PLUS Series: Opel+ 2C suit?
- Its 27,034 BTU/h peak output covers roughly 750–1,100 sq ft at the 25–35 BTU/h-per-square-foot rule of thumb — see the sizing calculator to adjust for your insulation and climate.
- The 2.32 cu ft firebox puts it in the mid-size home class.
- Rough fuel use: about 1.5 cords per season at the midpoint of its output range (8 burn-hours/day, 150-day season, 22 MMBtu/cord — see methodology).
- Certified burning Crib Wood .
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Frequently asked questions
Is the RSF / Industrial Chimney Company, Incorporated OPEL PLUS Series: Opel+ 2C EPA certified?
Yes, the RSF / Industrial Chimney Company, Incorporated OPEL PLUS Series: Opel+ 2C is on the EPA's current list of certified wood heaters (certification number 124-18) and meets the 2020 NSPS Step 2 emission limits.
What is the RSF / Industrial Chimney Company, Incorporated OPEL PLUS Series: Opel+ 2C's emission rate?
The RSF / Industrial Chimney Company, Incorporated OPEL PLUS Series: Opel+ 2C is certified at 0.7 grams of particulates per hour (tested with crib wood). Real-world emissions depend heavily on fuel moisture and operation — the lab figure assumes seasoned fuel and correct air settings.
How many square feet can the RSF / Industrial Chimney Company, Incorporated OPEL PLUS Series: Opel+ 2C heat?
Roughly 750–1,100 sq ft, estimated from its 27,034 BTU/h peak output at 25–35 BTU/h per square foot. Insulation, climate, ceiling height, and floor plan move this figure substantially in both directions.
Does the RSF / Industrial Chimney Company, Incorporated OPEL PLUS Series: Opel+ 2C qualify for a federal tax credit?
No — the federal 25C credit for biomass stoves was terminated for property placed in service after December 31, 2025. The RSF / Industrial Chimney Company, Incorporated OPEL PLUS Series: Opel+ 2C's certified efficiency is 70% HHV, which did not meet the credit's ≥75% HHV threshold while it existed. State and local incentive programs may still apply — check your state energy office and air district.
Sources
- cfpub.epa.gov (retrieved 2026-07-23)