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What is a Defra Approved Wood Burning Stove?

If you live in a smoke control area it is essential to buy a DEFRA exempt stove. A DEFRA exempt (or SE) stove permits you to legally burn wood in a smoke-controlled zone.

The stoves are independently tested to ensure the lowest possible emissions. Stoves that have this status are often branded with the 'Defra-approved logo on their name or the specifications.

Approved for Smoke Controlled Areas

Many people believe that living in a Smoke Control Area means you can't have a stove that burns wood however this isn't true. In reality, a majority of cities and large towns are in an area that is smoke-free, but this doesn't mean you can't have stoves, it just implies that you have to use an exempt appliance and only burn authorised fuels (usually briquettes) in your stove. The Defra approved stove is a kind of wood burning stove that has been tested to ensure it meets certain criteria regarding the emissions that it produces when burning authorised fuels and consequently, it is able to be used legally in the Smoke Control Area.

The Defra Logo is widely used in the industry, and a lot of stoves are marked with the SE after their names to indicate that they are smoke-free. To be SE approved the stove must satisfy strict emission criteria. This means that you can be sure that you're buying the best wood stove that is available.

If you are searching for a wood-burning stove which is Defra-exempt, or has SE after its title You will notice that the manufacturer may have done things like ensure that there are sufficient air intakes on the front of the stove to allow for full combustion of fuel and that the size of the chimney outlet is adequate to avoid soot accumulation. This is important because it ensures that the smoke from the stove does not escape through the chimney into your home.

A stove that is Defra-approved allows you to install a 5" liner that is compliant with UK building regulations. Non-Defra-approved stoves require an 6" liner.

At Stovax we are pleased to offer a selection of Defra approved stoves and fires, alongside our Ecodesign Ready stoves that have been designed with future air quality standards in mind. In fact, a lot of our 5kw defra multifuel stove approved stoves are also able to be used with smoke control kits for properties in a Smoke Control Area and can therefore be used with a variety of smokeless fuels that are authorised, such as fire logs.

Approved for Smokeless Fuels

A DEFRA approved wood burning stove, also known as a DEFRA exempt stove is the only kind of stove that you can put in a smoke control area if you plan to make use of it for solid fuel (wood or wood that is well-seasoned). They are tested by the government to ensure that they don't produce excessive amounts of smoke and are able to be used with 'authorized' fuels (coal only).

The difference between a DEFRA approved stove and one that is not is usually very little. Modern stoves can be converted to DEFRA conforming with an approved kit supplied by the manufacturer and fitted in a matter of minutes. This is due to the fact that a Defra approved stove must undergo rigorous tests and has to be limited to the amount of smoke it can produce.

To ensure that the restrictions are kept the stove must be able limit its combustion air to ensure that it doesn't rob itself of oxygen which can cause it to smolder. This is done by a mechanism inside the stove that allows a small amount of air into the firebox during combustion, which is often hidden inside the stove, and under the base of the firebox.

Stove World UK has a wide range of DEFRA approved stoves from some of the best brands in the country such as Stovax Arada and Burley. They are available in a vast variety of styles and designs. Choose from a wide range of Ecodesign stoves that are designed to meet future demands for air quality.

Smoke Control Areas are typically situated around large cities and towns and you can look up the official website of your local authority to see if your area is classified as one. If you live in a smoke controlled area it is crucial that you buy a DEFRA approved stove for your home, to avoid being fined by your local authority. If you burn coal or other solid fuels in a stove that is not approved stove, you may be fined up PS300.

Approved for wood

nrg-4-5kw-eco-design-stove-multifuel-cast-iron-fireplace-portable-defra-approved-286.jpgA DEFRA approved wood stove, also known as a smoke exempt stove, is a device that can be utilized in a Smoke Control Area when burning wood. The stove will bear the Defra approved logo or 'SE' after its name meaning it is able to be used in smoke controlled areas, when burning approved fuels only, in this case wood.

A lot of older wood stoves emit large amounts of particulate matter, which can lead to or worsen respiratory problems, asthma attacks and heart issues. It is therefore important to choose a wood stove that is compliant with the strict emission standards set forth by the Environmental Protection Agency. Look for the "EPA 2020 Certified Label" which indicates that the stove is in compliance with the emission limits currently in place.

If you purchase an appliance that isn't EPA certified and you reside in a zone of smoke control you must be able to get it certified before you can use it. This can be expensive and time consuming, but it is legally required. Additionally, homeowners who sell a home that has a wood stove that is not certified could be subject to clean air tax credits and fines.

With a kit, or an adjustment made by the installer, most modern stoves can become Defra-approved. The major difference between DEFRA approved stoves and those that aren't combustion air control system that regulates the amount of air that passes through the stove when it is in normal operation. The change is usually placed on the underside of the firebox or in the base.

Some manufacturers produce two versions of their wood stove one that is Defra approved and the other that is not. The reason for this is that the cost of putting a stove through the rigorous Defra testing is expensive. To offset these costs, they sell the non approved version at a lower price. The DEFRA-approved version has undergone the combustion air modification in the course of the test procedure.

Approved for Gas

Before the Clean Air Acts were brought in residential homes could burn any type of fuel they liked which resulted in huge amounts of smoke emissions and health problems. To prevent this, DEFRA stoves benefits established Smoke Control Areas. This means that residential homes can not produce any smoke in the event that their wood burners or multifuel stoves were approved by Defra for burning only authorised substances like manufactured smokeless coke and anthracite.

Defra approved stoves, also referred to as SE (Smoke Exempt) Stoves, have gone through rigorous tests to prove that they are able to burn cleanly approved fuels in a Smoke Control Area. They do this by using the latest combustion technology which continually delivers a minimum amount of secondary air to the firebox, so that even when the stove is being used with fuels that are authorised, such as anthracite or manufactured smokeless coals it can still comply with the regulations of Defra for Smoke Control Areas.

The Stove Yard has a vast selection of stoves that are Defra approved that are perfect for those who reside in a smoke-free area and require a new fireplace that burns wood. We have an extensive collection of traditional, contemporary and inset Defra approved stoves from industry-leading manufacturers like Stovax, Arada, Burley and AGA.

The good thing is that there is no difference in appearance between a stove that is Defra-approved and a stove that is not approved. However the models that are DEFRA Stoves Price Range-approved include a few features that are designed to ensure they burn more efficiently. In general, they have a different grate and air vents, and on the gas versions they may also feature an outlet for the flue that is different in size.

A affordable DEFRA stoves Approved Stove will almost always have a 5" flue outlet (125mm). This means you can use a smaller stainless steel twin wall flexible liner that is less expensive than a 6" (150mm). This is beneficial when putting wood-burning stoves that are Defra-approved in an older or non-standard chimney stack. It will save you money the cost of relining a chimney with a larger diameter liner.

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