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What is a Defra Approved Wood Burning Stove?

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

nrg-5kw-eco-design-stove-multifuel-cast-iron-fireplace-portable-defra-approved-325.jpgThey are independently tested to provide the lowest emissions. Stoves with 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 Control Area means you can't use a wood-burning stove but this isn't the case. In reality, a majority of cities and towns are within an area that is smoke-free, however this doesn't mean that you can't have a stove, it just implies that you have to make use of an exempt device and only burn fuels that are approved (usually briquettes) in your stove. The stove that is Defra-approved is a wood-burning stove that has been thoroughly tested to ensure that it is in compliance with certain requirements regarding the emissions it produces when burning authorised materials. It is therefore able to be used legally in smoke-control zones.

The Defra logo is widely adopted by the industry and a large number of the stoves approved bear SE after their names which means they are smoke-free. To be SE approved the stove must satisfy strict emission requirements. This means that you can rest assured that you are purchasing the top wood stove on the market.

If you're looking for a stove that burns wood that is Defra-exempt or that has SE after its title You will see that the manufacturer may have taken steps to ensure that there are sufficient air intakes in the front of stove to allow for full combustion of fuel and that the size of the chimney outlet is sufficient to avoid soot accumulation. This is crucial as it will ensure that the smoke from the stove does not escape through the chimney into your home.

Another benefit of an Defra approved stove is that it usually permits you to use it with 5" chimney liner, which will comply with UK building regulations, whereas stoves that are not Defra approved will need to be fitted with a bigger 6" liner.

Stovax is proud to offer a selection of Defra-approved stoves and fireplaces and Ecodesign Ready stoves which have been designed keeping future standards for air quality in mind. Many of our premium DEFRA stoves-approved stoves are also able to be used in conjunction with a smoke control system for properties located in Smoke Control Areas. 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 designation DEFRA exempt. The stove has to be used with solid fuel, that is wood, preferably well-seasoned. The government tests them to ensure they don't release excessive smoke and can only be used with approved fuels.

The difference between the differences between a DEFRA approved stove and one that is not is usually very little. With a kit supplied by the manufacturer, many modern stoves can be easily converted to DEFRA certified in a matter of only a few minutes. This is due to the fact that a Defra approved stove must undergo rigorous tests and is limited to the amount of smoke it is able to produce.

To ensure that these limitations are not violated during testing, the stove needs to be capable of limiting its combustion air supply so that it does not starve itself of oxygen, which can cause it to smoke. This is achieved by an opening mechanism that lets the air in the firebox when it is burning. It is usually concealed inside the stove or underneath 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. These are available in a vast variety of styles and colors. Choose from a wide range of Ecodesign stoves, which are designed to meet future requirements for air quality.

Smoke Control Zones are located predominantly in large towns and cities. You can visit the website of your local authority to see whether you are in one of these. It is important to purchase 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 burn coal or any other solid fuels in a non approved stove, you could be fined up PS300.

Approved for Wood

A DEFRA approved stove, also known as a smoke exempt wood stove is a device that can be used to burn wood in the Smoke Control Area. The stove will have the Defra approved symbol or 'SE' in the title meaning it is only permitted to be used in areas controlled by smoke if you burn approved fuels. In this instance wood.

Many older wood stoves emit huge amounts of particulate matter. This can trigger or exacerbate asthma attacks, respiratory issues and heart problems. It is therefore essential to choose a wood stove that is in compliance with strict emission standards as set by the Environmental Protection Agency. Look for the "EPA 2020 Certified Label" which means that the wood stove meets the emission limits that are currently in place.

If you buy DEFRA stoves a stove which is not EPA-certified and you reside in a smoking zone you'll have to get it recertified before you can use the stove. This can be expensive and time consuming, but it is legally required. Additionally homeowners who sell a house with an uncertified wood stove may be liable for clean air tax credits as well as fines.

Modern stoves can be altered to become Defra approved with an adjustment kit or a kit that the installer provides. The major difference between DEFRA approved stoves and those that aren't is the combustion air control system that controls the amount of air that flows through the stove operating normally. Modifications are typically applied to the base or side of the firebox that is underneath the stove.

Certain manufacturers make two versions of a wood stove: one that is Defra-approved, and the other that isn't. The reason for this is that the cost of putting a stove through the rigorous Defra testing is high. To help recoup these costs, they will sell the non approved version at a cheaper price. The DEFRA-approved version has been through the modification to the combustion air as part of the test procedure.

Approved Gas

Before the Clean Air Acts were brought in homes for residential use, homeowners could burn any type of fuel they liked which resulted in huge quantities of smoke emissions and health problems. To stop this, Defra created Smoke Control Areas which meant that residential homes could not emit any smoke from their wood burners or multifuel stoves unless the appliance was Defra approved for burning only authorised fuels such as manufactured smokeless coals and anthracite.

Defra approved stoves, also referred to as SE (Smoke Exempt) Stoves, have undergone rigorous tests to prove that they are able to burn cleanly approved fuels in a Smoke Control Zone. They achieve this by utilising the latest combustion technology which constantly delivers a minimum level of secondary air to the combustion chamber, so that even if the stove is being used with approved fuels like anthracite or manufactured smokeless coals it will still be able to comply with Defra's rules for Smoke Control Areas.

If you're looking to purchase a new wood burning stove and you live in Smoke Control Area then we suggest to look into the wide selection of Defra approved stoves that can be found at The Stove Yard. We offer a wide range of traditional, contemporary and inset Defra approved stoves from industry-leading manufacturers like Stovax, Arada, Burley and AGA.

The good news is that there is no difference in appearance between a DEFRA Stoves features-approved woodburning stove and a non-approved model. However, the Defra-approved models do include a few features designed to ensure they burn more efficiently. In general, they have a different grate design and air vents and on gas stoves, they may also have an alternative size flue outlet.

Another benefit of an DEFRA approved multi-fuel stoves Approved stove is that they'll almost always come with a 5" (125mm) flue outlet. This means that you can choose a narrower stainless steel twin wall flexible chimney liner, which is cheaper than a standard 6" (150mm) liner. We've used this when the customer has an older or non-standard chimney that we are installing a Defra approved wood burning stove into and it saves the cost of re-lining the chimney stack with a larger diameter liner.

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