Defra Approved Multi Fuel Stoves
The latest defra approved multi fuel stoves combine the latest clean burning technology with extended viewing areas and traditional designs. Features include airwash systems that are preheated secondary and tertiary combustibles and the possibility of burning wood or authorised smokeless fuels.
The UK government requires households within Smoke Control Areas to only make use of exempt appliances and approved fuels. Stove Supermarket sells a variety of defra exempt stoves that comply with the regulations.
Clean Burning
Defra approved stoves are subjected tests in order to ensure that they generate low emissions. This permits you to use smokeless fuels in a smoke-free zone. A majority of these stoves are also HETAS approved and have a clearSkies certification rating that means they meet the most stringent emissions regulations.
These stoves are constructed with Clean Burn Technology to ensure that the wood is never removed from oxygen, which would cause it to smolder or create black smoke. This permits the stoves to keep a low rate of combustion until entire fuel is consumed. It is common to find that a defra exempt stove has an additional secondary airflow system to ensure that briquettes that are part-burnt and other solid fuel are burned in a controlled way, which helps reduce harmful gases and particulates.
You can choose from a wide range of contemporary and traditional designs of multi-fuel stoves that are defra-approved. They are ideal for installation inside a fireplace chamber that is already in place. These models are made by the top brands such as Arada, Stovax and Burley and are equipped with the most recent technology for clean burning stoves. These models feature high heating efficiency, secondary and tertiary burners that remove smoke particles prior to their being drawn up the chimney.
Whether you live within a smoke-control zone or not, a Defra-approved log stove is the perfect for any home. These stoves are ideal for use with both natural wood and smokeless solid fuel, and you can easily change between the two by using the reversible airflow control on your stove. This gives you complete flexibility and versatility and allows you to use your stove all year long.
To be compliant with the building codes,
DEFRA list Stoves a defra exempt stove must be installed by a qualified installer. This installer can verify that the appliance complies with latest regulations and is suitable for use on a regular basis. We have a team HETAS certified installers at Choice Stoves who can install your new stove correctly and safely, ensuring you're in compliance with federal smoke emission regulations.
Low Emission Vehicles
The UK government's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs handles regulations and policies regarding the natural environment and agriculture, food issues, and more. Smoke control is one of the major areas they supervise. This includes the ban of dark smoke emitted from chimneys in urban areas.
If you reside in a large or city town - also referred to as a smoke controlled area - you will require an DEFRA approved stove to burn wood and other solid fuels in a legal manner and avoid upsetting your neighbours with fumes that cause nuisance to others. DEFRA stoves are designed to pass rigorous emissions tests and minimise their outputs and are therefore more environmentally more eco-friendly than older models.
DEFRA multifuels stoves are more efficient and comply with environmental standards better than open fires or wood burners. This means you can warm your home faster using less wood and emit fewer harmful gases into the air and reduce your carbon footprint.
If you are shopping for a multifuel or wood burning stove, be sure to look for the DEFRA approved logo. This will appear in the stove's name or specification and will often be followed by a 'SE' which stands for Smoke Exempt. If you find this and you are sure that the stove passed the stringent DEFRA tests and is able to be used in a smoke-control area when burning fuels that are approved.
Many people believe that a multi-fuel stove that has been approved by DEFRA can only be used with smokeless fuels such as brquettes or firelogs. This is not entirely accurate. As long as you follow the instructions of the manufacturer and only burn approved fuels,
DEFRA list stoves you can use any solid fuel in an approved DEFRA-approved stove, including seasoned hardwood.
You'll get the most out of your DEFRA Multifuel Stove when you make use of only dry, seasoned, and seasoned wood with an average moisture content of less than 20 percent. Wet wood can create excessive smoke and could cause the warranty to be void. Mineral fuels with a sulfur levels lower than 2% should also be avoided in order to avoid dense ash deposits.
Versatility
There are many styles to choose from. These are available in traditional designs that can be incorporated into an existing fireplace or inglenook, to contemporary stoves which are ideal for homes that do not have a pre-installed surround. Many Defra approved multi fuel stoves also have the option of incorporating a multi fuel grate meaning that you can use wood and smokeless coal as well as logs giving you even more heating options. If you intend to make use of your stove as a slumber burner (overnight) then a Defra approved wood burner will not be suitable since it requires a constant air supply.
Convenience
If you reside in a smoke-control zone, the use of a Defra Approved Multi Fuel Stove is a necessity. These stoves let you burn smokeless fuel or wood and are designed to allow this to happen without releasing pollutant into the atmosphere. A stove that is approved by Defra will allow you to comply with local laws and avoid costly fines.
defra list Stoves-approved stoves utilize the most advanced technology for combustion to burn wood and other solid fuels in a clean manner. This is accomplished by introducing just the right amount air into the firebox, preventing fuel from being depleted of oxygen. This prevents combustibles that have not been fully burned, such as soot and ash from being blown up the chimney into the room. This will reduce the likelihood of a blocked fireplace and is also good for the environment.
Stove World UK is proud to offer a selection of DEFRA-compliant wood burning stoves as well as multi fuel stoves from the top brands. We have everything from traditional to contemporary designs, and all of our stoves come with a variety of flue sizes. This means you can choose the right model to suit your needs and your budget.
The FLARE Collection by Be Modern Ignite 5 Widescreen multifuel stove is an excellent example of an affordable Defra approved stove that delivers all the features you want. It comes with a panoramic glass viewing area for you to watch the mesmerising dancing of flames. It can also burn wood and smokeless fuel.
The ACR Earlswood LS Multifuel Stove is another affordable option that you can use in smoke-controlled areas. The ACR Earlswood LS multifuel stove comes with a generous heat output of 5kW and is able to be used with a base that can store logs to make it compact for taller fireplace openings. This stove comes with a multifuel grate so you can burn wood and different types of smokeless fuels.