Defra Approved Multi Fuel Stoves
The latest defra certified multi fuel stoves combine the most advanced clean burning technology with larger viewing areas and traditional designs. Features include preheated airwash systems secondary and tertiary combustibles and the possibility of burning wood or smokeless fuels that are authorised.
The UK government requires all households in Smoke Control Areas to only use exempt appliances and authorised fuels. Stove Supermarket has a range exempted stoves defra that are compliant to the regulations.
Clean Burning
Defra approved multi fuel stoves have been subjected to rigorous tests to make sure they emit a low amount of emissions, allowing you to burn authorised smokeless fuels legally in an area of smoke control. Many of these stoves also HETAS approved and have the clearSkies certification that means they meet the strictest emission regulations.
These stoves have been designed 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 lets the stoves maintain a low level of combustion up until the total amount of fuel is consumed. You'll often find that a defra exempt stove has an additional secondary airflow system to ensure that briquettes with a part-burning process and other solid fuels are burned in a controlled manner, which helps reduce harmful gases and particles.
You can choose from a wide range of contemporary and traditional designs of multi-fuel stoves that are defra-approved. These stoves are ideal for installation in existing fireplaces. A majority of these models are produced by the top brands like Arada, Stovax, Burley and Parkray and feature the latest technology in
clean burning stoves. These models feature high efficiency in heating, secondary and tertiary burning systems that remove smoke particles prior to being dragged up the chimney.
Whether you live in a smoke control area or not, a Defra approved log burner can be the perfect addition to your home. These stoves can be operated with natural wood or solid fuel that is smokeless. You can easily switch between them using the reversible control on your stove. This allows you to have complete flexibility and versatility, which means that you'll be able to use your stove throughout the year.
To be compliant with the building regulations, a defra exempt stove must be fitted by a licensed installer who can ensure that the appliance is suitable for regular use and follows the most recent regulations. At Choice Stoves, we have a team of HETAS certified installers who will fit your new stove safely and correctly, ensuring that you are in compliance with the government's smoke emission regulations.
Low Emissions
The UK government's Department for Environment, Food and
clean burning stoves Rural Affairs manages regulations and policies regarding the natural environment as well as food, agriculture and much 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 live in a city or large town - also referred to as an area that is smoke-free - you will require an DEFRA approved stove to burn wood and other solid fuels legally, and be sure to not disturb your neighbors with nuisance smoke. DEFRA stoves are designed to pass rigorous emission tests and limit their emissions and are therefore more environmentally green than the older models.
DEFRA multifuels stoves are more efficient and conform to environmental standards than open fires or wood burners. This means that you will get your room heated faster by using less wood and release fewer harmful gases into the air which reduces your carbon footprint.
Look for the DEFRA-approved logo when shopping for a wood or multifuel stove. This will be displayed in the stove's title or specification. It will usually be followed by a 'SE', which means Smoke Exempt. If you spot it you can be certain that the stove has passed
DEFRA stoves advantages's strict tests and can be burned in a smoke-control room using authorised fuels.
Many people believe that a multi-fuel stove that has been approved by DEFRA can only be used with smokeless fuels, such as firelogs or briquettes. This is not entirely accurate. In reality, as long as you only burn fuels that are approved for burning in your DEFRA stove and follow the manufacturer's recommendations to ensure safe operation, you can burn most solid fuels in the DEFRA approved stove, which includes wood that has been seasoned.
To get the best out of your DEFRA multifuel stove, you be required to only use dry, seasoned wood with an average moisture content of 20%. Wet wood may cause excessive smoke, which could cause the warranty to be void. Mineral fuels must contain a sulphur content of less than 2% to avoid excessively thick ash deposits.
Versatility
There is a wide selection of styles to pick from with designs ranging from traditional that are perfect for an existing fireplace or inglenook to modern stoves that are ideal for homes that don't have a pre-installed fire surround. Multi fuel stoves that are Defra approved can be fitted with a multi fuel grate, allowing you to burn wood, smokeless coal and logs. This gives you more heating options. If you plan to use your stove as a slumber-burner (overnight), a Defra-approved wood burner is not suitable since it requires a constant air supply.
Convenience
If you reside in a smoke-control zone, an Defra Approved Multi Fuel Stove is a necessity. These stoves are designed to let you to burn wood or smokeless fuels without releasing harmful pollutants into the air. A stove that is approved by Defra will allow you to comply with local laws and help avoid costly fines.
Defra approved stoves use the most advanced combustion technology to efficiently burn wood and other approved solid fuels. They do this by delivering the right amount of air into the firebox to prevent the fuel from being depleted of oxygen. This stops part-burned combustibles like ash and soot from going up the chimney and into the room. This means you're less likely to have blocked chimneys and it's an environmental benefit as well.
Stove World UK is proud to offer a range of DEFRA-exempt wood burning stoves, as well as multi fuel stoves by leading brands. Our stoves are available in a variety of designs from traditional to the contemporary. We also offer different sizes of flues. You can pick the stove that best suits your needs and budget.
The FLARE Collection Ignite 5 Multifuel Stove by Be Modern is a good example of a low-cost stove that is Defra-approved, and comes with all the features you want. It features a panoramic glass viewing area that lets you enjoy the beautiful dancing of flames. It also has the ability to burn smokeless and wood.
The ACR Earlswood LS multifuel stove is a great, affordable stove that can be used in smoke-controlled areas. The ACR Earlswood LS multifuel stove comes with a generous output of 5kW in terms of heat and is able to be used with a base that stores logs to make it compact for fireplaces with larger openings. This stove comes with a multifuel grate, so you can burn wood as well as different types of smokeless fuels.