Defra Wood Stoves
If you live in a smoke-free zone then you require a DEFRA approved wood stove. These stoves provide a generous amount of flames, heat and light while releasing hardly any smoke.
Leading manufacturers such as Arada, Parkray and Stovax have developed a range of traditionally styled Defra stoves that feature the latest technology for clean burning. These stoves can burn a variety of fuels that include smokeless coal.
Efficient Combustion
The wood stoves from
DEFRA registered stoves utilize the latest combustion technology to ensure clean and efficient burning. They do this by ensuring that the fire is not depleted of oxygen. This means that any part-burned combustibles that aren't fully burned will not escape down the chimney and into the air where they could pollute the air.
These approved wood stoves from Defra are more suitable for your chimney and flue since they emit less smoke. This will help keep them cleaner for a longer period of time while reducing the cost of maintenance and improving the performance of your stove.
Additionally, Defra wood stoves are ideal for those living in UK Smoke Control Areas. They permit burning wood and smokeless fuels, without violating the law. There are a range of sizes and outputs to suit various homes, so you will be able to locate the perfect Defra approved wood stove for your home.
It's important to keep in mind that only Defra approved stoves should be used in smoke-controlled areas as they have been approved to burn approved wood and fuels. You could be fined if burn fuels that are not approved by the Defra in your stove that is
DEFRA Compliant Stoves UK-approved.
Stovax ST2 is a high performance Defra approved stove. This wood-burning stove is Defra approved and has a stunning ClearSkies score and an energy rating of A+. It was built with efficiency in mind, and has an internal air-to-fuel ratio of 1:1 and a low smoke emission rate of 0.26g/h.
In addition to meeting DEFRA emission standards The stove has been independently tested to a rigorous SIA Ecodesign Ready standard and can be used in smoke controlled areas. SIA Ecodesign Ready stoves are designed to reduce emissions and are 66 percent more efficient than older open fires and stoves.
The most efficient Defra approved stoves are ones made from hard, dry untreated wood that has 20% moisture% or lower. This will ensure that the stove works properly and will also reduce smoke and increase heating capacity.
Reduced Emissions
A majority of the Defra stoves that we sell are certified as Ecodesign Ready. This means they've been controlled to be as efficient as possible and as clean burning as the EU allows. The Ecodesign regulations have higher standards for efficiency and emissions than the government's "clearSkies" scheme.
The main advantage of a Defra approved stove is that it produces considerably less smoke than a non-certified stove. The reason for this is because they are designed to ensure a continuous flow of air to the fire. This is achieved by having a secondary and sometimes a third, air intake. This prevents the stove from being deprived of air during the process of combustion and thus reduces the amount of black smoke it emits.
Modern stoves also produce less harmful particles than older models. This is important because particulate pollution can be absorbed into the bloodstream and
Defra Compliant Stoves Uk travel through the body, eventually settling in the lungs as well as the heart. This can cause serious health problems and even premature death.
Despite the fact that these stoves emit far less harmful pollutants than older models however, the EU continues to seek ways to reduce the amount of pollution from all sources. It has been associated with asthma and
DEFRA Compliant Stoves UK other respiratory problems.
To meet the new standards for air quality the government has released an initial draft Environment Plan. The plan aims to cut the average PM 2.5 concentrations in the UK to 10 micrograms per cubic metre by 2040. This will require the reduction of household fuel emissions, including wood stoves.
In order to achieve this the goal, it will be harder to purchase and install stoves that are not certified in smoke control zones. Stoves that aren't approved will be penalized by local authorities up to PS1,000 per hour that they emit smoke. This is why it's important to purchase a DEFRA approved stove if you reside in a smoke controlled area.
We offer a wide range of Defra Stoves including the Classic 5 Clean Burn Multi-Fuel Stove, which starts at PS420. They're all suitable for use in smoke-controlled areas and come in a variety of styles to fit your home.
Smoke Exempt
A DEFRA stove is an engineered wood burner that has passed a series rigorous tests and examinations to ensure it abides by the regulations of the Department for Environment. They are designed to burn fuel efficiently by reducing harmful emissions.
If you reside in a smoke-free zone, then the use of a DEFRA approved stove is essential. You can use approved fuels like wood and multifuels, which are prohibited if you're not using a DEFRA approved stove. Stoves that are DEFRA approved may be known as SE stoves (smoke-exempt) and display the SE logo in their name or specifications.
The Defra approved logo means the stove has been tested independently and has been shown to burn wood in an area that is smoke-free without producing harmful smoke. It is a good sign that the manufacturer went above and beyond the requirements.
Certain stoves have been fitted with a top air control modified so that it cannot be closed all the way. Closing the air supply to a log burner can deprive it of oxygen which impedes its combustion and causes black smoke.
Stoves that have been Defra approved usually allow you to use 5" flue liner when burning wood, whereas non-DEFRA approved stoves require a 6" liner that is too large for a lot of UK chimneys.
Another good reason to choose a Defra wood burning stove is that they are more eco-friendly than older models of woodburners and open fires. The most recent stoves from top manufacturers like Arada, Burley, Parkray and Stovax feature secondary and tertiary combustion systems to reduce their emissions, which helps to reduce the carbon footprint.
Alongside providing a wide range of benefits, Defra stoves are available in a wide selection of styles that will be a perfect fit for your home. Some are more impressive than others, such as the Aarrow A08E woodburner that has a large heat output and a large glass view window, while others are more subtle such as the minimal Farringdon stove from Aarrow. It is possible to fit the DEFRA woodburner into recesses, like the Aarrow I400 cassette stove, to create a sleek and elegant look in your living space.
EPA Certification
EPA certified stoves are designed to meet or exceed the emission levels set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). They have been tested to ensure that they are less likely to release pollutants released into the air. They also produce more warmth using less wood. These advantages make EPA-certified stoves an excellent choice for anyone who wants to save money on fuel while still getting the warm and cozy feeling of burning wooden.
Stoves that are EPA certified will use smaller flues, which can save you money on installation. They are designed to burn more efficiently. This efficiency can also boost your heating capacity, which can reduce your the cost of fuel over time.
The EPA certification process requires stoves to be tested in conformity with strict rules and regulations that are issued by the government. It also helps manufacturers to maintain quality standards and ensure that their products are safe for consumers. Stoves that are EPA certified are required to emit minimal levels of nitrous oxide and particulates, meaning they don't release harmful gases in the air.