Defra Wood Stoves
If you live in a smoke control area then you will require a DEFRA approved wood stove. They emit a tiny amount of smoke and provide plenty of light,
DEFRA Regulations Stoves heat and flames.
Leading manufacturers such as Arada, Parkray and Stovax have created a wide range of traditionally styled Defra stoves which come with the latest clean burning technology. These stoves can be used to burn a wide variety of fuel including authorised smokeless coal.
Efficient Combustion
The wood burning stoves from Defra utilize the latest combustion technologies to ensure a clean and efficient combustion. They do this by ensuring that the fire isn't being depleted of oxygen. This means that any burning combustibles which aren't completely burned will not escape down the chimney and into the air, where they could create pollution.
These Defra approved wood stoves are also better for your chimney and
DEFRA Regulations stoves flue as they produce less smoke than traditional stoves. This helps keep them clean for longer which will reduce maintenance costs while enhancing the performance of your stove.
DEFRA approved traditional stoves wood stoves are the perfect choice for those who live in UK Smoke Control Areas. They permit you to burn wood and smokeless fuels without breaking the law. You can choose from a variety of sizes and heat outputs to suit your home.
It's important to keep in mind that only
Defra approved stoves should be used in smoke controlled areas since they are approved to burn approved wood and fuels. If you burn fuel that is not approved in your Defra approved stove, you could be penalized.
Stovax ST2 is a high performance
DEFRA Regulations Stoves approved stove. This Defra approved wood-burning stove comes with an impressive ClearSkies rating and an energy rating of A+. It is designed to be efficient, and has an air-to-fuel ratio of 1. Smoke emissions are minimal at 0.26g/h.
In addition to being compliant with DEFRA emission standards, this stove has been tested by an independent lab to a rigorous SIA Ecodesign Ready standard and can be used in smoke controlled areas. SIA Ecodesign Ready Stoves are specifically designed to lower emissions and are 66% efficient than older open fireplaces and stoves.
The most reliable Defra-approved stoves are made from untreated, hard wood that is dry and has an average moisture content of less than 20%. This will not only ensure that the stove is operating efficiently, but it will also reduce the amount of smoke it produces and boost the capacity of heating.
Reduced Emissions
A majority of the Defra stoves that we sell are certified as Ecodesign Ready. This means that they are regulated by the EU to be as efficient and as clean burning as possible. The Ecodesign regulations have higher standards of efficiency and emissions than the government's 'clearSkies" scheme.
The primary benefit of a Defra approved stove is that it will produce significantly less smoke than a non-certified stove. This is because they have been designed to ensure that the fire is supplied with an uninterrupted supply of air. This is accomplished by having a secondary, and sometimes even tertiary air intake. This ensures that the stove is not starved of oxygen during the process of combustion, and reduces the amount black smoke that it emits.
Modern stoves are designed to produce less harmful particles than previous models. This is important, because particulate pollutants can enter the bloodstream. They then move throughout the body, and eventually lodged in the lungs or heart. This can lead to serious health problems, including premature death.
Despite the fact that these stoves produce far less harmful pollutants than older models however, the EU still wants to reduce pollution from all sources. It has been associated with asthma and other respiratory ailments.
The government has released an Environment Plan draft to help achieve the new air quality targets. The plan is aimed at reducing the average PM 2.5 concentrations in the UK to 10 micrograms per cubic metre by 2040. This will require the reduction of the emissions of domestic fuels, which includes wood stoves.
One of the ways it intends to accomplish this is by making it more difficult to purchase and install stoves that aren't certified in smoke control zones. Stoves that are not approved will be fined by local authorities up to PS1,000 per hour that they emit smoke. If you live in a region where smoke is controlled, it's crucial to purchase a DEFRA-approved cooking appliance.
We have a selection of Defra stoves including the Classic 5 clean burn multi-fuel stove that starts at PS420. All of stoves are suitable for smoke-free areas and come in many different styles.
Smoke Exempt
A DEFRA stove is a wood burner that has passed a series of rigorous tests and exams to ensure it abides by the Department of Environment's regulations. They are engineered to efficiently burn fuel by reducing harmful emissions.
If you live in an area with smoke-control and smoke-free, a DEFRA stove is required. You can use approved fuels, such as wood and multifuels. These are restricted if you're not using a DEFRA approved stove. Stoves that are DEFRA approved may be referred to as SE stoves (smoke-exempt) and will have the SE logo in their name or on their specifications.
The Defra approved logo signifies that the stove has been tested independently and has been proven to burn wood in a smoke control zone without generating excessive smoke. It is a good sign that the manufacturer went above and over the rules.
Certain stoves have their top air controls modified to prevent it from being closed completely. Shutting off the air supply to a stove can deprive it of oxygen which impedes its combustion and causes black smoke.
Stoves that are DEFRA approved permit you to burn wood using a 5" liner, whereas stoves that are not approved by DEFRA require a 6" flue liner. This is too big for a lot of UK chimneys.
Another reason to consider a Defra wood burning stove is that they are more environmentally friendly than older models of woodburners and open fires. The latest stoves by leading manufacturers like Arada, Burley Parkray, and Stovax have secondary and tertiary systems that reduce emissions. This reduces the carbon footprint of their owners.
Defra stoves are available in a variety of styles to match your home. They offer a number of advantages and are available in a range of sizes. Some are more imposing than others, for instance the Arizona A08E woodburner, with its huge heat output and large viewing window, while others are more subtle such as the minimal Farringdon stove made by Aarrow. You can even have a DEFRA stove installed into a recess, such as the Aarrow i400 cassette stove for an elegant, clean look to your living space.
EPA Certification
EPA certified stoves are designed to meet or exceed the emission standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). They have been tested to ensure that they do not release pollutants released into the air. They also generate more warmth with less wood. These advantages make EPA certified stoves an excellent option for those who want to save money on fuel while enjoying the warm, comfortable feeling of burning wood.
Stoves that have been EPA certified might be able to use a smaller chimney and will help you save on the installation cost. They are designed to burn more efficiently. This efficiency can also increase the heat capacity of your stove which will save you money in fuel costs.
The EPA certification process requires stoves to be tested in conformity with strict rules and regulations that are established by the government. It also helps manufacturers keep the highest standards of quality and ensures that their products are safe to consumers.