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Defra Exempt Multi Fuel Stoves

There's a huge selection of defra exempt multi fuel stoves that can be used in any home. Defra approved stoves meet the regulations of the government and are designed to efficiently burn fuel with low emissions.

This is especially important when you live in a smoke-control zone. However, even if you don't, a Defra stove is more beneficial for your chimney and neighbours.

Defra Approved

You might have noticed that on our website, several wood-burning stoves are described as DEFRA exempted or DEFRA approved. These terms may appear to be words to the typical homeowner, DEFRA stoves Installation but they're not.

DEFRA stands for Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and they oversee policies and regulations in relation to the environment, agriculture and food. Defra approved products have undergone rigorous tests to ensure that they adhere to the government's strict guidelines for smoke emissions when operating. They are also designed to burn approved fuels like coal and wood more efficiently, which means that they emit less pollution.

This is a good thing for those living in a Smoke Control Area because the law currently prohibits emissions of smoke within such areas unless using an DEFRA approved stove and an authorised fuel. In the past, it has been possible to install a non-Defra-approved stove in a Smoke Control Area as long as you only used approved fuels such as wood. As of January 2022, the laws will be changed and stoves that are not approved aren't allowed to be used unless they're fitted with a secondary and tertiary system that can reduce their productions of particulate carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides and organic gaseous substances.

Our Defra approved ranges are also equipped with a mechanism to prevent you from closing the top air vent completely. This could result in the fire to smolder and release smoke into your home. Instead, these stoves come with an adjustable air feed which allows you to open the top vent a little and still keep the safety and efficiency of your fire.

A Defra-approved stove can also be fitted with a 5-inch chimney liner. This is important since there are a variety of building regulations that state that you must have an unlined chimney that has at least 5 inches of diameter.

Smoke Control Areas

If you live in a zone of smoke control, you'll need a Defra-approved stove to burn wood legally within your home. These stoves have been inspected by DEFRA to ensure that they meet the strict smoke emissions standards that are required in areas of smoke control. On the Defra website, you can find a list of places which require a stove that has been approved by DEFRA.

Multifuel stoves and Defra exempt stoves

A Defra approved stove, also referred to as a DEFRA multi wood burning stove or fuel, has passed a rigorous test that was developed by the Department for Environment, Farming and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). The UK government agency is responsible to protect our natural environment, assisting the food and agriculture industries and ensuring a vibrant rural economic. The tests that Defra approved stoves must pass are designed to ensure that the appliance only produces very little smoke and grit when it is in use.

A lot of the Defra Exempt stoves we stock at Stove Supermarket are also multi fuel stoves which allow you to burn approved smokeless fuels and seasoned wood. They are usually referred to as Defra stoves or Defra approved woodburners and they are usually abbreviated to SE.

Unlike older stoves, which are often unsuitable for use in Smoke Control Areas, the latest Defra multi-fuel and woodburning stoves feature secondary and tertiary air systems to ensure that the wood is fully burned before it exits the chimney. This is a better method than simply leaving a log on the fire for long periods of time. It also reduces the amount nuisance smoke that is produced.

If you are in a Smoke Control Area, or in the process of moving into one, then a Defra exempt stove is an excellent choice for your property. It is not only more sustainable, but it will also help minimise the nuisance smoke that could upset your neighbours.

You are still able to use an open fire, barbecues or a pizza oven in your garden. However excessive or toxic smoke can be considered a nuisance, and you could be penalized. In a Smoke Control Area You are not permitted to use open flames or stoves that burn damp, rotten or wet wood or any other fuels.

Burning Other Fuels Besides Cars

DEFRA stoves for sale Approved Stoves are engineered to burn different types of fuels including wood. They burn wood so cleanly that they are in compliance with the strict regulations of the government for emissions during operation in smoke control areas. This means that you can use them legally in any smoke control zone in the event that you're burning fuels that are approved, such as logs, pellets and briquettes. Stoves that have been approved by Defra will be marked with a SE' logo which means Smoke Exempt.

A DEFRA stoves Installation-approved stove is different from a conventional multifuel stove because it has secondary air vents that heat air prior to entering the firebox. This pre-heated air helps to ensure that the entire fuel is ignited and burned, leading to an efficient combustion process. This also prevents the accumulation of soot that can block the chimney. The Defra stoves come with internal baffles that help regulate the flames, and maintain a uniform heat distribution.

Defra could impose severe fines on anyone who uses appliances that are not approved by Defra in areas that are smoke-free. To avoid the risk of being accused of trespassing by Defra you should only purchase and use a DEFRA approved stove that has been tested to meet the government's strict standards.

DEFRA stoves can also be called Clean Burn stoves. They can be used with all types of fuel but are ideally suited for dry wood, both soft and hard. The air vents aren't closed completely, meaning there is always oxygen available to ensure clean combustion.

This technology is not just compliant with the current standards for air quality, but also the upcoming Ecodesign requirements which will come into effect in 2022. Stovax wood-burning and multifuel stoves will be marked with the SIA Ecodesign Ready label, which confirms they meet the new standards for emission. These new standards are part of the government's ongoing efforts to ensure that the air in the country clean and healthy.

Installation

If you reside in a Smoke Control Zone, a Defra-exempt multifuel stove can assist you in complying with regulations. This is because these wood burning and multi fuel stoves have been tested independently to ensure they meet the strict standards for smoke emissions that are required in a Smoke Control Area. These appliances can be used to burn wood or other authorised fuels such as coal without concern about the amount of smoke they generate.

Stoves that are DEFRA approved can reduce smoke levels through advanced combustion technology that produces less smoke. They employ the second stage of combustion, which recycles waste products from the first stage. This makes them cleaner and more efficient. In addition to reducing emissions the stoves also lessen the amount of soot build-up in the chimney and flue.

If you live in an area that is smoke-controlled it is a good thing to know. You can enjoy a real fireplace more often and longer. Additionally, you'll reduce your utility bills. These wood-burning and multi-fuel stoves are good for the environment as they produce less pollutant. They can also be utilized to burn more materials than other stoves.

A simple kit provided by the manufacturer can make most stoves DEFRA stoves installation-exempt. This alters the air vents of the stove, preventing them from being closed down at night. This is known as slumbering and allows part-burned combustibles which would otherwise block the flue to be released into the atmosphere. DEFRA approved stoves don't sleep, and therefore are more eco-friendly and are less likely to block the chimney.

It is recommended that a HETAS certified installer or Building Control officer install your DEFRA approved appliance to get the most out of it. This will give you peace of mind that your installation was completed to the correct specifications and complies with the latest regulations. In addition, it can also help to guarantee your warranty as the installer can self-certify their work.