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Comparison
Verdict in brief
Laars Pennant PNCH 1250 and Laars Pennant PNCH 1500 are two non-condensing boilers from the Laars Heating Systems Pennant line. The Laars Pennant PNCH 1250 is rated 1,250,000 BTU/hr input, 1,065,000 BTU/hr output and 85.1% thermal efficiency, and the Laars Pennant PNCH 1500 is rated 1,500,000 BTU/hr input, 1,278,000 BTU/hr output and 85.1% thermal efficiency. Laars Pennant PNCH 1500 lists 250,000 BTU/hr more input than Laars Pennant PNCH 1250 (1,500,000 BTU/hr against 1,250,000 BTU/hr). Both list the same published thermal efficiency of 85.1%. Laars Pennant PNCH 1500 lists 95 lb more shipping weight than Laars Pennant PNCH 1250 (1,020 lb against 925 lb).
Published manufacturer figures. Input and output are kept separate; blanks mean the manufacturer did not publish that value.
| Specification | Laars Pennant PNCH 1250 | Laars Pennant PNCH 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Input | 1,250,000 BTU/hr | 1,500,000 BTU/hr |
| Output | 1,065,000 BTU/hr | 1,278,000 BTU/hr |
| Efficiency (thermal) | 85.1 % | 85.1 % |
| Shipping weight | 925 lb | 1,020 lb |
| Water connection | 2-1/2" | 2-1/2" |
| Gas connection | 2" | 2" |
| Firing | Staged, up to 4:1 | Staged, up to 4:1 |
| Venting | Category I or III fan-assisted | Category I or III fan-assisted |
Published ratings: the Laars Pennant PNCH 1250 is rated 1,250,000 BTU/hr input, 1,065,000 BTU/hr output and 85.1% thermal efficiency; the Laars Pennant PNCH 1500 is rated 1,500,000 BTU/hr input, 1,278,000 BTU/hr output and 85.1% thermal efficiency. Laars Pennant PNCH 1500 lists 250,000 BTU/hr more input than Laars Pennant PNCH 1250 (1,500,000 BTU/hr against 1,250,000 BTU/hr). Both list the same published thermal efficiency of 85.1%.
Laars Pennant PNCH 1500 lists 95 lb more shipping weight than Laars Pennant PNCH 1250 (1,020 lb against 925 lb).
Both records print the same thermal efficiency (85.1%), water connections (2-1/2"), gas connection (2") and firing (Staged, up to 4:1), per the cited sources.
Laars Heating Systems
The Laars Pennant PNCH 1250 is a fan-assisted, non-condensing commercial hydronic boiler rated 1,250,000 BTU/hr input and 1,065,000 BTU/hr output at 85.1% thermal efficiency, with stage firing up to 4:1.
Laars Heating Systems
The Laars Pennant PNCH 1500 is a fan-assisted, non-condensing commercial hydronic boiler rated 1,500,000 BTU/hr input and 1,278,000 BTU/hr output at 85.1% thermal efficiency, with stage firing up to 4:1.
The Laars Pennant PNCH 1500 lists 1,500,000 BTU/hr, against 1,250,000 BTU/hr on the Laars Pennant PNCH 1250, per the cited documentation.
Both list the same thermal efficiency of 85.1%.
It ships at 1,020 lb against 925 lb for the Laars Pennant PNCH 1250, per the cited sources.
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Sources and verification
Facts checked September 9, 2026. Last updated September 9, 2026. Technical reviewer: not yet assigned.