Defra Approved Multi Fuel Stoves
The latest multi-fuel stoves have been approved by defra and combine the latest technology in clean burning with traditional designs. The features include airwash systems that are preheated secondary and tertiary combustibles as well as the capability to burn wood or approved smokeless fuels.
The UK government requires that households in Smoke Control Areas only use exempt appliances, and fuels that are authorised. Stove Supermarket has a range defra exempted stoves that comply with the regulations.
Clean Burning
Defra approved stoves are subjected to strict tests to ensure that they generate low emissions. This allows you to use smokeless fuels within a smoke control zone. They are usually HETAS-approved and have ClearSkies ratings which means they comply with the strictest emissions regulations.
They are constructed with Clean Burn technology to ensure that wood is never cut off from its oxygen supply, which could cause it to smoulder and create black smoke. This permits the stove to maintain a low level of combustion until all the fuel has been used up. A stove that is defra-exempt will usually have a secondary airflow system which ensures that the solid fuel and briquettes burn in a controlled manner, reducing harmful gases and particles.
You can buy many different styles of defra certified multi fuel stoves. There are numerous contemporary and traditional designs to choose from. These stoves are ideal for installation into an existing fireplace chamber or inglenook. These models are made by leading brands like Arada, Stovax and Burley and are equipped with the most recent clean burning stove technologies. These models offer high heating efficiency, secondary and tertiary burners that eliminate the smoke particles prior to being drawn up the chimney.
Whether you live within an area that is smoke-free or not, a Defra-approved log stove is the ideal for any home. These stoves are suitable for use with natural wood and smokeless solid fuel, and you can easily change between the two using your stove's reversible airflow control. This gives you flexibility and versatility, and allows you to use your stove throughout the season.
To meet the building codes, a defra exempt stove must be installed by a certified installer. The installer will be able to verify that the appliance meets the current regulations and is suitable for use on a regular basis. At Choice Stoves, we have a team of HETAS approved installers who can fit your new stove safely and correctly, ensuring that you are in compliance with the government's smoke emission regulations.
Low Emission Vehicles
The UK government's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs manages regulations and policies pertaining to the natural environment, agriculture, food issues, and more. One of the key areas they supervise is smoke control, which restricts the emission of dark smoke from chimneys in urban areas (apart from certain exemptions).
If you live in a city or large town - also called an area that is smoke-free - you'll need a DEFRA approved stove to burn wood and other solid fuels legally and avoid upsetting your neighbours with nuisance smoke. DEFRA stoves are designed to pass rigorous emissions tests and minimise their outputs and are therefore more environmentally more eco-friendly than older models.
DEFRA multifuels stoves are more efficient and conform to the environmental standards more than open fires or wood burners. This means that you can heat your home faster and release less harmful gases into the atmosphere, thus decreasing carbon footprint.
Look for the DEFRA-approved logo when shopping for wood burning or multifuel stove. This will be displayed in the stove's title or specification and will often be followed by a 'SE' which stands for Smoke Exempt. If you spot it then you know that the stove has passed DEFRA's rigorous tests and can be burned in a smoke-control room using authorised fuels.
Many people assume that a DEFRA approved multi fuel stove will only be able to be used with smokeless fuels that are approved, such as briquettes and firelogs. However, this isn't strictly correct. In fact, as long as you burn fuels that are approved for burning in your DEFRA stove and follow the manufacturer's instructions to ensure safe operation, you can burn most solid fuels in the DEFRA approved stove, including wood that has been seasoned.
You will get the most out of your DEFRA Multifuel Stove if you make use of dry, seasoned, or seasoned wood with a moisture content under 20 percent. Wet wood can cause excessive smoke, which could cause the warranty to be void. Mineral fuels with a sulfur levels lower than 2% should also be avoided to avoid excessively dense deposits of ash.
Versatility
There is a wide selection of styles to pick from with designs ranging from traditional that are perfect for an existing fireplace chamber or inglenook to contemporary stoves that are perfect for homes without a pre-installed fire surround. Multi fuel stoves that are Defra approved are equipped with a multi fuel grate, which allows you to burn logs, and smokeless coal. This provides you with more heating options. If you intend to use your stove as a slumber burner (overnight) it is recommended to use a Defra-approved wood burner will not be suitable since it requires a continuous air supply.
Convenience
If you live in a smoke control zone, then a Defra Approved multi fuel stove is an absolute must-have. These stoves are designed to let you to burn wood and smokeless fuels without release of harmful pollutants into air. A Defra approved stove will allow you to stay within the local laws and avoid expensive penalties.
Defra-approved stoves employ the most advanced technology for combustion to burn wood and other solid fuels in a safe way. They accomplish this by delivering the proper amount of air into the firebox to stop the fuel from being depleted of oxygen. This stops combustibles that have not been fully burned, such as ash and soot, from being blown through the chimney and into the room. This means you're less likely to have blocked chimneys and it's great news for the environment too.
Stove World UK is proud to offer a variety of DEFRA-exempt wood burning stoves and multi fuel stoves by leading brands. We have everything from traditional to modern designs and all of our stoves are available with a variety of flue sizes. This way, you can choose the right model to suit your needs and your budget.
The FLARE Collection by Be Modern Ignite 5 Widescreen multifuel stove is a good example of a low-cost Defra approved stove that comes with all the features you want. It has a large glass viewing area that lets you enjoy the captivating dance of flames. It can also burn smokeless and wood.
The ACR Earlswood LS multifuel stove is another great affordable option that can be used in smoke controlled areas. It offers a huge 5kW of heat output, and the added benefit of being able be combined with log store bases to provide an even smaller design that is ideal to fit into taller fireplace openings. DEFRA legislation stoves is equipped with a multifuel grate so you can burn wood and a variety of smokeless fuels.