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What is a Defra Approved Wood Burning Stove?

nrg-defra-4-5kw-eco-design-stove-multifuel-cast-iron-fireplace-portable-265.jpgIf you reside in a smoke control area it is essential to purchase a DEFRA exempt stove. A DEFRA exempt (or SE) stove permits you to legally burn wood in a smoke-controlled space.

They are independently tested to provide the lowest emissions. Stoves that have this status will often display 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 they cannot use a wood burning fireplace. This isn't the case. In reality, a majority of cities and large towns are in an area that is smoke-free, however this doesn't mean that you can't have an oven, it simply means that you must use an exempt appliance and only use authorised fuels (usually brquettes) in your stove. The Defra approved stove is a specific type of wood burning stove that has been tested to ensure it meets certain requirements in regards to the emissions it emits when burning authorised fuels, DEFRA Stoves cost and consequently, it is able to be used legally in a Smoke Control Area.

The Defra Logo is widely used in the industry, and many stoves have the SE after their names to signify that they are smoke-free. In order DEFRA stoves online for a stove to be SE approved, it must meet strict criteria with regards to emissions and emissions, so you can be assured that when you purchase a defra exempt stove you are getting the cleanest and most efficient wood stove available.

If you are looking for a stove that burns wood that is Defra-exempt or has SE after its title You will notice that the manufacturer might have taken steps to make sure that there are enough air intakes in the front of stove to allow full combustion of fuel and that the size of the chimney outlet is adequate to avoid soot accumulation. This is crucial as it will ensure that the smoke from the stove doesn't escape the chimney into your home.

Another benefit of the Defra approved stove is that it generally permits you to use it with 5" chimney liner, which complies with the UK building regulations, whilst non-Defra approved stoves will need to be fitted with a larger 6" liner.

Stovax is proud to offer a range of Defra-approved stoves and fireplaces, as well as our Ecodesign Ready stoves which have been designed keeping future standards for air quality in mind. Many of our stoves that are Defra-approved can also be used conjunction with a smoke-control system for properties located in Smoke Control Zones. They can be utilized to burn a variety of non-smokeless fuels, such as fire logs.

Approved for Smokeless Fuels

The only stove that can be installed in a smoke-control area is a DEFRA approved wood burner, also known by the name DEFRA exempt. This stove must be used for solid fuel, which means wood, preferably well-seasoned. The government tests these stoves to ensure that they don't emit excessive smoke and that they can be used only with 'authorized' fuels.

The difference between a DEFRA-approved stove and one that is not approved is usually very small. With a kit provided by the manufacturer, a lot of modern stoves can be easily made DEFRA compliant in minutes. This is because Defra approved appliances must pass very strict tests and are restricted in the amount of smoke they are able to produce.

To ensure that the restrictions are maintained, the stove must be able to limit its combustion air so that it doesn't rob itself of oxygen, which could cause it smoulder. This is accomplished by a mechanism that opens a small amount air into the firebox when it is burning. It is typically hidden within the stove or beneath the base of its fire box.

Stove World UK offers a vast selection of DEFRA approved stoves from some of the best brands in the country, including Stovax, Arada and Burley. They are available in a vast variety of styles and finishes. You can also select from an impressive selection of Ecodesign ready stoves that have been specifically designed to meet future standards for air quality.

Smoke Control Zones are located mainly in towns and cities with large populations. You can visit the website of your local authority to determine whether you are in one. If you reside in a smoke controlled area it is crucial that you purchase an DEFRA approved stove for your property, to avoid being fined by your local authority. If you burn coal or any other solid fuels in a stove that is not approved stove, you could be fined up PS300.

Approved for Wood

A DEFRA stoves cost (sources) approved stove, also known as a smoke exempt wood stove, is an appliance that can be used to burn wood in the Smoke Control Area. The stove will bear the Defra approved symbol or 'SE' the front of its name, which means it is only permitted to be used in areas controlled by smoke if you burn approved fuels. In this instance wood.

The older wood stoves produce huge amounts of particulate matter. These can trigger or exacerbate asthma attacks, respiratory problems and heart problems. This is why it is crucial to purchase new wood stoves that meets the strict emission standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Look for an "EPA 2020 Certified" label, which means that the stove meets the emission limits currently in place.

If you purchase a stove which is not EPA-certified and you live in a smoking area it is necessary to recertify it before you can use the stove. It is expensive and time-consuming, however the law requires it. Additionally homeowners who sell a house that has a wood stove that is not certified may be liable for clean air tax credits as well as fines.

With a kit or an adjustment provided by the installer, the majority of modern stoves can be Defra approved. This is because the primary difference between a DEFRA approved stove and those that aren't is the combustion air management system that regulates the amount of air that passes through the stove during normal operation. Modifications are usually done to the base or side of the firebox that is underneath the stove.

Some manufacturers produce two different versions of a wood stove. One is Defra-approved while the other is not. This is due to the process of placing a stove through strict Defra tests can be very costly, so to help recoup some of the costs, they'll sell the non-approved model at a lower cost. The DEFRA-approved model will have been through the modification to the combustion air in the course of the test process.

Gas Approved

Prior to the Clean Air Acts, residential homes could use any fuel they wanted, which resulted in high levels of smoke emissions. This led to health issues. To combat this, Defra established Smoke Control Areas. This means that residential homes can not emit any smoke except if their wood burners and multifuel stoves were Defra-approved to allow burning only authorised materials like manufactured smokeless coke and anthracite.

Defra approved stoves, also referred to as SE (Smoke Exempt) Stoves, have been subjected to rigorous tests to prove that they are able to burn cleanly authorised fuels within a Smoke Control Zone. The latest technology for combustion delivers an unabated minimum of secondary air into the firebox. This lets the stove meet Defra standards for Smoke Control Areas even when it is used with authorised fuels like anthracite as well as manufactured smokeless coals.

The Stove Yard has a large selection of Defra-approved stoves that are perfect for those who reside in a smoke control zone and require a brand new fireplace that burns wood. We have a broad range of traditional, contemporary and inset Defra approved stoves from industry-leading manufacturers such as Stovax, Arada, Burley and AGA.

The good news is that there is no visual difference between a stove that is Defra-approved and a stove that is not approved. However the models that are Defra-approved include a few features designed to help them burn cleaner. They generally have a different design of grate as well as air vents. On the gas versions they might also have an outlet for the flue that is different in size.

Another benefit of an Defra Approved stove is that they will almost always have five" (125mm) flue outlet which means that you can use a narrower stainless steel twin wall flexible chimney liner which is cheaper than a standard 6" (150mm) liner. This is beneficial when putting wood-burning stoves that are Defra-approved into an old or nonstandard chimney stack. It will save you money re-lining a larger diameter chimney liner.nrg-defra-5kw-eco-design-stove-multifuel-cast-iron-fireplace-portable-indoor-space-heater-268.jpg

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