Defra Approved Multi Fuel Stoves
The most recent defra-approved multi fuel stoves incorporate the latest clean burning technology with expanded viewing areas as well as traditional designs. Features include preheated-airwash systems, third-level combustion and secondary and the ability to burn wood, or smokeless fuels.
The UK government requires households within Smoke Control Areas to only make use of exempt appliances and approved fuels. Stove Supermarket has a selection of defra exempt stoves that are in compliance with the regulations.
Clean Burning
Defra approved multi fuel stoves have passed rigorous tests to ensure they produce low emissions, allowing you to use smokeless fuels legally in an area of smoke control. Many of these stoves also HETAS approved and come with a clearSkies certification rating, meaning they meet the strictest emissions regulations.
These stoves have been designed with Clean Burn Technology to ensure that the wood is not cut off from oxygen, which could cause it to smolder or emit black smoke. This permits the stove to maintain a low level of combustion until the fuel is used up. You'll typically discover that a defra exempt stove comes with a secondary airflow system that ensures that briquettes with a part-burning process and other solid fuels are burned in a controlled way that reduces harmful gases and particles.
You can choose from a variety of modern and traditional designs of multi-fuel stoves that are approved by the defra. These stoves are ideal for installation inside a fireplace or inglenook. A lot of these models are produced by leading brands such as Arada, Stovax, Burley and Parkray and feature the latest technology in clean burning stoves. These stoves offer high efficiency in heating, secondary and tertiary combustion systems that eliminate the smoke particles prior to being drawn up the chimney.
Whether you live within a smoke-control area or not, a Defra-approved log stove is the ideal for any home. They are ideal for use with both natural wood and smokeless solid fuel and you can switch between them using your stove's reversible airflow control. This provides flexibility and versatility, and allows you to use your stove all the year.
To comply with the building regulations, a defra exempt stove must be installed by a licensed installer who can verify that the appliance is suitable for use regularly and complies with the most current regulations. We have a team of HETAS certified installers at Choice Stoves who can install your new stove correctly and safely, making sure that you are in compliance with the government's smoke emission regulations.
Low Emissions
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs of the UK government is responsible for the policies and regulations related to agriculture, food and other natural concerns. One of the most important areas they manage is smoke control, which bans the emission of dark smoke from chimneys in urban areas (apart from certain exemptions).
If you reside in a region that is smoke-free, or a large city, you will need a DEFRA-approved stove that can burn wood or other solid fuels, and keep your neighbors from being annoying. DEFRA stoves have been developed to pass rigorous tests for emissions and minimize their output. DEFRA stoves reviews are also more sustainable than older models.
In addition to being compliant with environmental standards, DEFRA multifuel stoves are usually more efficient than conventional wood burners and open fires. This means that you can heat a room faster and release less harmful gases into the air, reducing carbon footprint.
When you are looking for a multifuel or wood burning stove, make sure you look for the DEFRA approved logo. It is usually displayed on the stove's specification or title and is often followed by the letter 'SE' which stands for Smoke Exempt. If you spot it then you know that the stove has passed DEFRA's rigorous tests and can be used in a smoke-control zone with fuels that are approved.
Many people believe that a DEFRA approved multi-fuel stove will only be suitable for use with smokeless fuels that are approved, such as briquettes and firelogs. This isn't the case at all. In fact, as long as you burn approved fuels in your DEFRA stove and follow the manufacturer's instructions to ensure safe operation, you can burn the majority of solid fuels in the DEFRA approved stove, including the seasoned hardwood.
You'll get the most value from your DEFRA Multifuel Stove if use only dry, seasoned, and seasoned wood with an average moisture content of less than 20%. Using wet wood will create excessive smoke and may end your warranty. Mineral fuels with a sulfur level below 2% should be avoided to avoid excessively dense ash deposits.
Versatility
There are many styles to choose from. They are available in traditional designs that will fit into an existing fireplace or inglenook, to modern stoves that are perfect for homes that don't have an installed surround. Many Defra approved multi fuel stoves also come with the option of adding a multi fuel grate meaning that you can burn wood and smokeless coal in addition to logs, giving you more options for heating. But if you are planning to use the stove for slumber heating (overnight) then you should choose a Defra approved wood burner isn't suitable as it needs a constant supply of air.
Convenience
If you reside in a smoke-control zone and you live in a smoke-control area, the use of a Defra Approved Multi Fuel Stove is essential. These stoves permit you to burn smokeless or wood and are designed to allow this to happen without releasing any harmful pollutants into the atmosphere. A stove that is Defra-approved will allow you to comply with local laws and avoid costly fines.
Defra approved stoves utilize the latest technology for combustion to burn cleanly wood and other authorised solid fuels. This is accomplished by introducing just the right amount air into the firebox, preventing fuel from being starved for oxygen. This prevents combustibles that have not been fully burned, like soot and ash from blowing up the chimney into the room. This can reduce the chances of a blocked fireplace and is also beneficial for the environment.
Stove World UK is proud to offer a range of DEFRA-compliant wood burning stoves as well as multi fuel stoves by leading brands. We've got everything from traditional to modern designs, and all of our stoves come with a variety of flue sizes. This means you can find the ideal model to suit your space and budget.
The FLARE Collection Ignite 5 Multifuel Stove by Be Modern is a good example for an affordable stove that is Defra-approved and has all the features you need. It features a panoramic glass viewing area for you to watch the beautiful dancing of flames. It can also burn smokeless and wood.
The ACR Earlswood LS multifuel stove is a great, affordable stove that can be used in smoke controlled areas. It has a generous 5kW heating capacity and also the added benefit of being able be combined with log store bases to create the most compact design to fit into larger fireplace openings. This stove comes with a multifuel grate, so you can burn wood and different types of smokeless fuels.