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What is a Defra Approved Wood Burning Stove?

If you live in an area where smoking is controlled, it's crucial to buy a DEFRA exempt stove. A DEFRA exempt stove (or SE) permits you to legally burn wood in a smoke controlled area.

nrg-defra-5kw-eco-design-stove-multifuel-cast-iron-fireplace-portable-indoor-space-heater-268.jpgThe stoves are independently tested for the lowest emissions possible. Stoves with this status typically have the 'Defra approved' logo in their names or specifications.

Approved for Smoke Controlled Areas

Many people believe that living in a smoke-free zone means they cannot use a fireplace with wood. It's not the case. In reality, many cities and large towns are within an area that is smoke-free, but that doesn't mean you cannot use a stove, it just implies that you have to make use of an exempt appliance and only burn authorised fuels (usually Briquettes) in your stove. The Defra-approved stove is a wood-burning stove that has been thoroughly tested to ensure that it meets certain criteria regarding the emissions it produces when burning authorised materials. It can therefore be legally used in a smoke control area.

The Defra Logo is widely used in the industry, and a lot of stoves feature the SE after their names to signify that they are smoke-free. To be SE approved, a stove must meet strict emission requirements. This means that you can be sure that you are buying the best wood stove available.

If you're looking for a wood-burning stove that is Defra-exempt or that has SE after its name You will notice that the manufacturer might have taken steps to ensure that there are sufficient air intakes on the front of stove to ensure that there is a full combustion of fuel and that the size of the chimney outlet is adequate to prevent accumulation of soot. This is crucial because it ensures that the smoke from the wood burning stove doesn't escape through the chimney and into your home.

A stove that is Defra-approved permits you to use a 5" liner which is compliant with UK building regulations. Non-Defra-approved stoves require a 6" liner.

At Stovax we are pleased to offer a selection of Defra approved stoves and fires, as well as our Ecodesign Ready stoves that have been developed with the future standards of air quality in mind. A large portion of our approved stoves are also able to be used in conjunction with a smoke control system for homes located in Smoke Control Areas. They can be utilized to burn a variety of in smokeless fuels, including fire logs.

Approved for Smokeless Fuels

The only stove that can be used within a smoke-control zone is one that is a DEFRA approved wood burner, also referred to by the designation DEFRA exempt. This stove should be used with a solid fuel, which is wood, which is best seasoned. The government tests these stoves to ensure that they don't release excessive smoke and can be used only with fuels that are 'authorized.

The difference between a DEFRA approved stove and one that is not can be very minimal. With a kit supplied by the manufacturer, many contemporary stoves can be easily made DEFRA compliant in minutes. This is due to the fact that a Defra approved stove has to undergo rigorous testing and must be restricted to the amount of smoke it is able to produce.

To ensure that these restrictions are maintained during testing the stove will have to be capable of limiting the combustion air supply to ensure that it doesn't deplete itself of oxygen, which may cause it to smolder. This is achieved by the mechanism that allows a small amount air into the firebox when it's burning. It is typically hidden in the stove or under the base of the firebox.

Stove World UK has a vast selection of DEFRA approved stoves from some of the most reputable brands in the country, including Stovax Arada and Burley. These are available in a wide range of styles and finishes. You can also pick from a wide selection of Ecodesign ready stoves that are designed to meet the future air quality requirements.

Smoke Control Areas are usually located in cities and towns with large populations and you can check the website of your local authority to determine if your area is classified as one. It is crucial to Buy DEFRA Stoves an approved DEFRA-approved stove if live in a smoke-controlled area. This will help you avoid being fined by your local authority. If you use coal or other solid fuels in a stove that is not approved stove, you could be fined up PS300.

Approved for Wood

A DEFRA approved wood stove, also called a smoke exempt stove is an appliance that can be utilized in a Smoke Control Area when burning wood. The stove will bear the Defra approved logo or bear the word "SE" after its name, meaning it is able to be used in smoke controlled areas when burning approved fuels only, in this case wood.

The older wood stoves produce large quantities of particulate matter. These can trigger or exacerbate asthma attacks, respiratory problems and heart issues. This is why it's crucial to purchase new wood stoves that is compliant with the strict emission standards established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Look for an "EPA 2020 Certified" label, which indicates that the stove has met the emission limits currently in place.

If you purchase an appliance that isn't EPA certified and you live in a zone of smoke control, you will need to get it recertified before you can use it. It can be costly and time-consuming, but the law requires it. Homeowners who sell a home with wood stove that is not certified could be subject to tax credits or fines that relate to pollution-free air.

With a kit, or an adjustment supplied by the installer, most modern stoves can be made Defra-approved. This is due to the primary difference between the DEFRA approved stove and those that are not, is the combustion air management system that regulates how much air flows through the stove in normal operation. Modifications are typically made to the base or the underside of a stove's firebox.

Some manufacturers produce two versions of their wood stove, one that is Defra approved and the other that is not. The reason for this is that the cost of putting a stove through the rigorous Defra testing is costly. To reduce these costs, they will sell the non-approved version at a cheaper price. The DEFRA-approved version will have undergone the combustion air modification as part of the test process.

Approved for Gas

Before the Clean Air Acts were brought into effect, residential homes could use any type of fuel they wanted which led to large amounts of smoke emissions and health problems. To prevent this, Defra established Smoke Control Areas. This meant that residential homes could not emit smoke in the event that their wood burners or multifuel stoves were Defra-approved for burning only authorised materials such as manufactured smokeless coke and anthracite.

Defra approved stoves, also known as SE (Smoke Exempt) Stoves, have undergone rigorous tests to prove that they are able to burn cleanly authorised fuels within a Smoke Control Zone. They achieve this by utilising the latest technology for combustion that continuously 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 comply with the regulations of Defra for Smoke Control Areas.

If you're looking for a brand new wood-burning stove and you live in a Smoke Control Area then we would recommend that you look at the wide selection of Defra approved stoves that can be found here at The Stove Yard. We offer a wide collection of traditional, contemporary and inset Defra approved stoves from the most reputable manufacturers like Stovax, Arada, Burley and AGA.

The good news is that there isn't any noticeable difference in appearance between an DEFRA certified stoves approved wood-burning stove and one that isn't, but the Defra approved models do have a number of features which are designed to ensure they burn more efficiently. They usually have a slightly different grate and air vents, and on gas versions they may have a larger flue outlet.

A Defra Approved Stove will almost always have five" flue outlet (125mm). This means you can choose a smaller stainless twin wall flexible liner that is less expensive than a 6" (150mm). This is a great option when you install a Defra-approved wood burning stove into an old or non-standard chimney stack. It will save you money re-lining a larger diameter chimney liner.

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