Defra Exempt Multi Fuel Stoves
There is a great range of defra exempt multi fuel stoves that can be used in any home. Defra approved stoves meet government regulations and are designed to burn fuel efficiently with low emissions.
This is particularly important if you reside in a smoke-control zone. But even if don't, a Defra stove is better for your chimney as well as your neighbors.
Defra Approved
You may have noticed across our website that many of our wood-burning stoves are listed as DEFRA exempt or DEFRA approved. These terms may seem like words to the typical homeowner, but they are not.
DEFRA stands for Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and they manage regulations and policies concerning the environment, farming and food. Defra approved products have gone through rigorous testing to ensure that they adhere to the strict guidelines set by the government regarding smoke emissions during operation. These stoves are also designed to burn approved fuels such as coal and wood more efficiently, which means they produce far fewer pollutants.
It is good news for those who live in Smoke Control Area because the law currently prohibits smoke emissions within these areas unless using a DEFRA-approved stove with an approved fuel. In the past, it was possible to install a non-Defra certified stove in a Smoke Control Area as long as you only used approved fuels such as wood. From January 2022, the law will be altered and stoves that aren't approved won't be allowed to be used unless they are fitted with a secondary and secondary system that reduces their productions of particulate, nitrogen oxides, carbon dioxide and organic gaseous substances.
Our Defra approved ranges are equipped with a mechanism that stops you from closing the top air vent completely. This can cause the fire smouldering and emitting smoke into your home. These stoves feature an adjustable air supply that lets you open the top vent just a little and still maintain an efficient, safe burn.
A Defra-approved stove can also be equipped with a 5-inch chimney liner. This is important as the majority of codes require a chimney to be at least 5 inches in diameter.
Smoke Control Areas
If you live in a smoke-free zone you'll require a Defra approved stove if you want to legally burn wood in your home. DEFRA has tested these stoves to confirm that they meet the strict standards for smoke emissions required in smoke control zones. You can find the list of areas where you will require a Defra approved stove on the Defra website.
Multifuel stoves and Defra exempt stoves
A Defra approved stove, also referred to as a DEFRA multi wood or fuel stove has passed a rigorous test developed by the Department for Environment, Farming and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). The UK government agency responsible for protecting our natural environment, supporting agriculture and food industry and ensuring a flourishing rural economic. The tests Defra Approved stoves must pass are designed to ensure that the appliance only produces minimal levels of smoke and grit when it is in operation.
Stove Supermarket stocks a number of Defra Exempt Stoves that are multi-fuel stoves. This means you can burn smokeless, authorised wood and seasoned fuels. They will often be called Defra stoves or Defra approved woodburners and they are usually abbreviated to SE.
The most recent Defra multi-fuel stoves and woodburning stoves are equipped with secondary and tertiary air ventilation systems that ensure that the wood is completely burned prior to leaving the chimney. This is a more efficient method than simply leaving a fire in the fire to burn for long periods and it reduces the amount of smoke that is generated.
If you live or plan to move into an area that is a Smoke Control Area then a exempted stove from Defra is the
best defra stoves option for
Best DEFRA stoves you. Not only is it more environmentally friendly but it will also help minimise the nuisance smoke that could upset your neighbors.
You are still able to use open fires, barbecues, and pizza ovens in your garden however, remember that excessive or toxic smoke could be a statutory nuisance and you could be fined. In an area designated as a 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 Other Than Petroleum
Defra Approved Stoves are designed to burn different types of fuels including wood. They burn wood with such efficiency that they comply with the strict government regulations for emissions when operating in smoke zones for control. This means that they can be used legally in any smoke control zone provided you're burning fuels that are approved, such as pellets, logs and briquettes. Stoves that have been approved by Defra will be branded with a SE' symbol which means Smoke Exempt.
A stove that is Defra-approved differs from a standard multifuel stove due to its secondary air vents that pre-heat air prior to entering the firebox. This pre-heated air helps ensure that all the fuel is ignited and burned, leading to a cleaner combustion process. This also helps prevent the accumulation of soot and clogs in the chimney. Defra stoves have internal baffles which help to regulate the flames, and maintain a uniform heat distribution.
Stoves that are not approved by DEFRA in areas with smoke control could result in hefty fines from the UK government's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). To avoid being prosecuted by Defra you should purchase and make use of a DEFRA approved stove that has been tested to the government's strict criteria.
DEFRA stoves are also known as Clean Burn stoves. They are compatible with all kinds of fuel, but are particularly suited to dry soft and hard wood. The air vents can't be closed completely, so there is always oxygen to aid in clean combustion.
This technology is not only in line with the current air quality standards of the government, but also with future Ecodesign standards that will come in effect in 2022. Stovax wood-burning stoves and multifuel stoves will be branded with the SIA Ecodesign Ready label, which confirms they meet the new stricter emission standards. These new standards are part of the government's ongoing efforts to ensure that the air we breathe clean and healthy.
Installation
If you live in a Smoke Control Zone, a
DEFRA stoves benefits-exempt multifuel stove can help you comply with the regulations. These wood-burning and multi fuel stoves have been tested independently in order to ensure that they meet the strict standards for smoke emissions that are required in a smoke control area. These appliances can burn wood, or other fuels such as coal without worrying about the level of smoke they emit.
Stoves that are DEFRA approved can reduce smoke levels using advanced combustion techniques that produce less smoke. They usually employ the second stage of combustion that re-burns some of the waste products that were discarded from the initial stage, making them cleaner and more efficient. In addition to the reduced emissions they also reduce the amount of soot that accumulates within the flue and chimney.
If you live in an area which is smoke-free this is an important idea to know. You can enjoy a real fireplace more often and for a longer time. Plus, you will save money on your energy bills. These multi-fuel and wood burning stoves are beneficial to the environment since they release less pollutant. They can also be used to burn more fuel than other stoves.
Most stoves can be transformed into
DEFRA stoves reviews exempt by using the simple kit supplied by the manufacturer. This kit changes the air vents on the stove so that they do not close at night. This is known as slumbering and allows part-burned combustibles which would otherwise block the flue to escape into the atmosphere.