The Time Has Come To Expand Your Defra Approved Stove List Options

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What is a Defra Approved Wood Burning Stove?

If you live in a smoke control area it is essential to buy a DEFRA exempt stove. A DEFRA exempt (or SE) stove permits you to legally burn wood in a smoke-controlled area.

nrg-8kw-black-cast-iron-wood-burning-stove-defra-eco-design-high-efficiency-indoor-use-287.jpgThey are independently tested to ensure the lowest emissions. Stoves that have this status are usually branded with the 'Defra approved logo on their name or the specifications.

Approved for Smoke Controlled Areas

Many people believe that living in a smoke-free zone means that they aren't able to make use of a fireplace that burns wood. This isn't the case. The majority of towns and cities fall under a smoke control zone, however that doesn't mean they aren't able to use a wood burning stove. It just means they need to burn authorised fuels in their stove (usually brquettes). The Defra approved stove is a specific type of wood-burning stove that has been tested to ensure it meets certain standards in relation to the emissions that it produces when burning authorised fuels, and therefore it can be used legally in the Smoke Control Area.

The Defra Logo is widely used in the industry, and many stoves are marked with the SE after their names to indicate that they are smoke-free. To be SE approved, a stove must meet strict emission standards. This means you can rest assured that you are buying the best wood stove available.

When you look for a stove that burns wood that is Defra exempt or DEFRA approved stylish stoves has SE after its name, you'll usually find that the manufacturer has taken care of things like ensuring that there are enough air intakes on the front of the stove to allow full combustion of the fuel, and that the chimney outlet is large enough to stop the build-up of soot. This is crucial because it ensures that smoke from the wood burning stove is not able to escape through the chimney and into your home.

Another benefit of the Defra approved stove is that it usually allows you to install it with five" chimney liner, which will comply with UK building regulations. However, stoves that aren't Defra-approved will have to be fitted with a bigger 6" liner.

Stovax is proud to offer a variety of fireplaces and stoves that are Defra-approved, as well as our Ecodesign Ready stoves which have been designed keeping future standards for air quality in mind. In fact, many of our Defra approved stoves are capable of being used with smoke control kits for properties in a Smoke Control Area and therefore can be used with a variety of approved smokeless fuels, including fire logs.

Approved for Smokeless Fuels

A DEFRA approved wood burning stove, also referred to as a DEFRA exempt stove is the only kind of stove that you can put in a smoke-control area in the event that you intend to use it for solid fuel (wood or [Redirect-Java] wood that is well-seasoned). They are tested by the government to ensure that they don't produce excessive amounts of smoke and can be used with approved fuels (coal only).

The difference between a DEFRA-approved kitchen and one that is not approved is usually minimal. Modern stoves can be transformed into DEFRA conforming with the kit supplied by the manufacturer and installed within a matter of minutes. This is due to the fact that a Defra approved stove must undergo rigorous testing and is limited on how much smoke it can generate.

To ensure that these restrictions are maintained during testing the stove will have to be capable of limiting the amount of combustion air it gets to ensure that it does not deplete itself of oxygen, which could cause it to smolder. This is achieved by a mechanism inside the stove which opens the air into the firebox during combustion which is often hidden inside the stove and beneath the base of the fire box.

Stove World UK has a wide range of DEFRA approved stoves, made by some of the most reputable manufacturers in the country, including Stovax Arada and Burley. They are available in a vast variety of styles and colors. You can also select from a vast range of Ecodesign ready stoves that are designed to meet the future air High Quality stoves requirements.

Smoke Control Zones are mainly in large towns and cities. You can go to the website of your local authority to find out if you live in one of these. It is crucial to buy an approved DEFRA stove if you live in a smoke-controlled area. This will help you avoid being fined by the local authority. If you burn coal or other solid fuels using a non approved stove, you could be fined PS300.

Approved for wood

A DEFRA approved stove, also referred to as a smoke exempt wood stove is an appliance which can be used to burn wood in the Smoke Control Area. The stove will be stamped with the Defra approved logo or an 'SE' in its name which means that it can be used in smoke controlled areas, when burning approved fuels only which is in this case wood.

Many older wood stoves emit lots of particulate matter into the air which can trigger or contribute to respiratory problems, asthma attacks, heart issues and premature death. It is therefore important to choose a wood stove that is in compliance with strict emission standards as set by the Environmental Protection Agency. Look for an "EPA 2020 Certified" label, which signifies that the stove has met the emissions limits that are currently in place.

If you purchase a stove that isn't EPA certified and you live in a zone of smoke control you must have it recertified before you can use it. It is costly and time-consuming, but the law requires it. In addition, homeowners who sell a home that has a wood stove that is not certified could be liable for clean air tax credits and fines.

Modern stoves can be modified to become DEFRA stoves for sale approved using an adjustment kit or kit provided by the installer. This is because the primary difference between the DEFRA approved stove and one which aren't, is the combustion air management system which regulates the amount of air that passes through the stove in normal operation. Modifications are typically done to the base or underside of a stove's firebox.

Certain manufacturers make two versions of a wood stove: one that is Defra-approved, and the other is not. This is due to the process of putting a stove through the stringent Defra tests is expensive, so to help recoup some of the costs, they'll sell the non-approved model at a lower price. The DEFRA-approved model will have undergone the combustion air modification as part of the testing process.

Approved for Gas

Prior to the Clean Air Acts, residential homes could use any fuel they wanted, resulting in large amounts of smoke emissions. This could cause health problems. To combat this, Defra established Smoke Control Areas. This means that residential homes can not produce any smoke except if their wood burners and multifuel stoves were approved by Defra for burning only authorised substances like manufactured smokeless coke and anthracite.

Defra approved SE (Smoke-Exempt) Stoves have been put through rigorous testing in order to prove that they can efficiently burn fuels that are approved within a Smoke Control Zone. They do this by using the latest combustion technology which continually delivers a minimum amount of secondary air to the firebox so that even when the stove is operating with approved fuels like anthracite or manufactured smokeless coals it will still be able to meet Defra's regulations for Smoke Control Areas.

The Stove Yard has a wide range of Defra-approved stoves that are ideal for those who reside in a smoke-free area and require a new wood burning fireplace. We have a wide range of Defra-approved stoves, including traditional models, modern and inset that are made by top manufacturers such as Stovax. Arada, Burley, and AGA.

The good news is that there isn't any noticeable distinction in appearance between the appearance of a Defra approved woodburning stove and one that isn't. However, the Defra approved models do have various features that are designed to ensure they burn cleaner. Generally they will have a different grate as well as air vents. On the gas models they may also feature a different sized flue outlet.

A Defra Approved Stove will almost always have a 5" flue outlet (125mm). This means that you can choose a smaller stainless steel twin wall flexible liner that is cheaper than a 6" (150mm). This is useful when installing an approved wood burning stove from Defra into an old or non-standard chimney stack. It saves money on replacing a bigger diameter chimney liner.nrg-modern-multifuel-stove-5kw-defra-eco-design-stoves-cast-iron-fireplace-high-efficiency-portable-334.jpg

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