Defra Exempt Multi Fuel Stoves
There are a range of multi-fuel stoves exempt from the regulations of defra. Defra approved stoves are compliant with government regulations and are engineered to burn fuel efficiently with low emissions.
This is particularly important especially if you reside in a smoke-free area. But even if do not, it is still advisable to have a 5kw defra multifuel stove -
go directly to Yogicentral - stove is more beneficial for your chimney as well as your neighbors.
Defra Approved
You might have noticed that on our website, several wood-burning stoves are listed as DEFRA exempted or DEFRA approved. These terms may appear to be words to the typical homeowner, but they're not.
DEFRA is the acronym for Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and they manage regulations and policies regarding the environment, farming and food. Defra approved products have undergone rigorous tests to ensure that they comply with the strict guidelines of the government regarding smoke emissions during operation. They are designed to burn fuels such as coal and wood more efficiently. This means they emit less pollutants.
This is a good thing for those who reside in Smoke Control Area because the law currently prohibits smoke emissions within these areas, unless you use an approved DEFRA stove and an approved fuel. In the past, it has been possible to install a non-Defra certified stove in a Smoke Control Area as long as you used only approved fuels such as wood. However, from January 2022, the law is changing and any non-approved stoves will not be allowed to be used unless they have been fitted with secondary or tertiary combustion system which can drastically reduce their production of particulate matter NOx, carbon dioxide and organic gaseous compounds.
In the case of our Defra approved stoves, they are equipped with a mechanism that stops you from closing the top air vent completely down as this can cause the fire to smoulder and release smoke into your space. Instead, these stoves have an adjustable air feed which will allow you to open the top vent slightly and still keep an efficient and safe burn.
Another advantage of purchasing a Defra approved stove is that it comes with a 5 inch chimney liner. This is crucial as there are many construction regulations that require you need an unlined chimney that has at least a 5-inch diameter.
Smoke Control Areas
If you live in a smoke-free zone, you will need a Defra approved stove to legally burn wood in your home. DEFRA has tested these stoves to confirm that they meet the strict standards for smoke emissions in smoke control zones. On the Defra site, you can find a list of areas that require a Defra-approved stove.
Multifuel stoves and stoves exempt from Defra
A Defra approved wood stove, also known as a DEFRA Multi Wood Burning Stove, will have passed a stringent test that was developed by the Department for Environment, Farming and Rural Affairs. The UK government agency responsible to protect our natural environment, assisting agriculture and food industry and maintaining a thriving rural economic. The tests that Defra approved stoves must pass are designed to ensure that the appliance only produces very little smoke and grit while it is in operation.
Stove Supermarket offers a variety of Defra Exempt Stoves that are multi-fuel stoves. This means that you can burn authorised smokeless wood and seasoned fuels. They are usually referred to as Defra stoves or Defra approved woodburners, and they are often abbreviated to SE.
Contrary to older stoves, which are not suitable for use in Smoke Control Areas, the latest Defra multi fuel and woodburning stoves feature secondary and tertiary air systems that ensure that the wood is fully burned prior to exiting 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 could be produced.
If you are in an area that is a Smoke Control Area, or if you are thinking of moving to one, then a Defra exempt stove is an excellent choice for your home. Not only is it more eco-friendly, but it can also help reduce the amount of smoke that can irritate your neighbors.
You are still able to use an open fire, barbecues or a pizza oven in your backyard. However excessive or toxic smoke can be considered a nuisance and you could be penalized. In the Smoke Control Area, you are not allowed to use open flames or stoves that burn damp, rotten or wet wood or other fuels.
Burning Other Fuels
Defra Approved Stoves are made to burn a variety of fuels, including wood. They burn wood so efficiently that they comply with the strict regulations of the government for emissions when operating in smoke zones for control. They can be used in any smoke control area as long as they are burning approved fuels, such as logs, briquettes and pellets. Stoves that have been authorised by Defra will bear a mark with a SE' logo which means Smoke Exempt.
What makes a Defra approved stove different to traditional multifuel stoves is that they have secondary air vents which pre-heat the air prior to entering the firebox. The pre-heated air helps ensure that the entire fuel is ignited and burned, resulting in more efficient combustion. This also prevents the build-up of soot that can block the chimney. Defra stoves also come with internal baffle plates that help to control the flames and maintain an uniform heat distribution.
The use of non-Defra-approved stoves in smoke controlled areas could result in hefty fines from the UK government's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). To avoid the risk of being accused of trespassing by Defra you should only purchase and make use of a DEFRA approved stove that has been tested according to the government's strict requirements.
DEFRA stoves are also referred to as Clean Burn stoves. They can be used with all kinds of fuel, but are ideally suited for dry hard and soft wood. The air vents aren't shut completely, which means there's always oxygen to ensure clean combustion.
This technology is not only compliant with the current government's standards for air quality, but also future Ecodesign requirements that will come into effect in 2022. Many of the Stovax multi-fuel and wood burning stoves we sell will have this SIA Ecodesign Ready mark which confirms that they meet these new stricter emissions standards. 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 live in a smoke control area then a Defra exempt multi fuel stove will help you comply with the regulations. These wood burning and multi fuel appliances have been tested independently to ensure that they comply with the strict smoke emission standards required in a Smoke control zone. They can be used to burn wood or other authorised fuels like coal without worrying about the levels of smoke they produce.
Stoves that are
DEFRA requirements stoves approved can lower smoke levels by using advanced combustion technologies that produce less smokiness. These stoves use an additional stage of combustion, which recycles waste products from the first stage. This makes them more efficient and cleaner. These stoves reduce not only the amount of emissions but also the amount of soot that gets into the chimney and flue.
If you live in an area that is smoke-controlled this is an important idea to be aware of. You can use a fireplace more often and for
5Kw Defra Multifuel Stove a longer time. Additionally, you'll reduce your utility bills. Because of the less pollution, these kinds of wood-burning and multi fuel stoves are beneficial to the environment since they can use a wider range of materials than other stoves.
A simple kit offered by the manufacturer can make most stoves DEFRA-exempt.