7 Tips To Make The Most Out Of Your Defra Approved Stove List

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What is a Defra Approved Wood Burning Stove?

If you reside in a zone of smoke control then you must purchase a DEFRA exempt stove. A DEFRA exempt (or SE) stove allows you to legally burn wood in a smoke-controlled zone.

nrg-4-5kw-eco-design-stove-multifuel-cast-iron-fireplace-portable-defra-approved-286.jpgThey 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 specification.

Approved for Smoke Controlled Areas

Many people think that living in a Smoke Control Area means you can't use a wood-burning stove however this isn't true. The majority of towns and Defra approved efficient stoves cities are in a smoke control zone, however, that doesn't mean that you can't use a wooden burning stove. It just means they need to burn authorised fuels in their stove (usually briquettes). The stove that is Defra-approved is a wood-burning stove that has been rigorously tested to ensure that it meets certain criteria regarding the emissions it produces when burning approved materials. This means it can be legally used in areas of smoke control.

The Defra Logo is widely used in the industry, and many stoves are marked with the SE after their names to indicate they are smoke-free. To be SE approved, a stove must meet strict emission requirements. This means you can be sure that you are purchasing the top wood stove on the market.

If you are searching for a wood-burning stove that is Defra-exempt or has SE after its title You will see that the manufacturer may have taken steps to make sure that there are enough air intakes on the front of stove to allow for full combustion of fuel and that the size of the chimney outlet is sufficient to avoid soot accumulation. This is important because it ensures that the smoke from the wood burning stove is not able to escape through the chimney and into your home.

A Defra-approved stove allows you to install a 5" liner that is compliant with UK building regulations. Non-DEFRA stoves ratings approved efficient stoves (your input here)-approved stoves require an 6" liner.

Stovax is proud to offer a range of Defra-approved stoves and fireplaces, as well as our Ecodesign Ready stoves which have been designed keeping future standards for air quality in mind. In fact, many of our DEFRA stoves for sale approved stoves are also capable of being used with smoke control kits for properties located in a Smoke Control Area and can therefore be used with a range of smokeless fuels that are authorised, such as fire logs.

Approved for Smokeless fuels

The only stove that can be installed within a smoke-control zone is one that is a DEFRA approved wood burner, also referred to by the name DEFRA exempt. The stove has to be used with solid fuel, which means wood, and preferably well-seasoned. The government tests them to ensure they don't emit excessive smoke and are only suitable for use with 'authorized' fuels.

The difference between the differences between a DEFRA approved stove and one that is not is usually very little. A lot of modern stoves can be converted to DEFRA conforming with the kit supplied by the manufacturer and then fitted in a matter of minutes. This is because a Defra approved stove has to undergo very rigorous tests and is limited on how much smoke it can generate.

To ensure that these limitations remain in place during the testing process, the stove will have to be capable of limiting its combustion air supply to ensure that it does not starve itself of oxygen, which can cause it to smoke. This is accomplished through an opening mechanism that lets the air in the firebox while it is burning. It is usually hidden in the stove or under the base of its fire box.

Stove World UK has a wide range of DEFRA approved stoves, made by some of the top manufacturers in the world such as Stovax Arada and Burley. These are available in a wide range of styles and finishes. Pick from a variety of Ecodesign stoves that are designed to meet the upcoming demands for air quality.

Smoke Control Zones are located mostly in large towns and cities. You can check the website of your local authority to see whether you are in one. If you live in a smoke controlled area it is essential that you buy an DEFRA approved stove for DEFRA Approved Efficient Stoves your home, to avoid being fined by your local authority. This is because if you use 'unauthorised fuel on a non-approved stove, like coal or any other solid fuels and you are fined up to PS300.

Approved for wood

A DEFRA approved wood stove, also called a smoke-free stove, is an appliance that can be used in a Smoke Control Area when burning wood. The stove will bear the Defra approved logo or bear an 'SE' in its name meaning it can be used in smoke controlled areas that burn approved fuels that is, in this instance, wood.

A lot of older wood stoves emit large quantities of particulate matter. These can trigger or exacerbate asthma attacks, respiratory problems and heart problems. This is why it is essential to buy an updated wood stove that is compliant with the strict emission standards established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Look for the "EPA 2020 Certified Label" which means that the stove has met the emission limits that are currently in place.

If you purchase a stove that isn't EPA certified and you reside in a smoke-free zone you must get it recertified before you can use it. This can be expensive and time consuming, but it is required by law. Additionally, homeowners who sell their home with an uncertified wood stove could be liable for clean air tax credits as well as fines.

With a kit or an adjustment provided by the installer, the majority of modern stoves can be made Defra-approved. The main difference between DEFRA approved stoves and ones that aren't is the combustion air control system that controls the amount of air that flows through the stove when it is operating normally. Modifications are usually made to the base or side of the firebox that is underneath the stove.

Some manufacturers produce two versions of a wood stove. One is Defra-approved, and the other is not. This is due to the process of running a stove through the rigorous Defra tests can be very costly in order to recover some of the cost, they will sell the non-approved version at a lower price. The DEFRA-approved version will have undergone the combustion air modification as part of the test process.

Gas Approved

Prior to the Clean Air Acts, residential homes could burn any fuel they wanted, which resulted in high levels of smoke emissions. This led to health issues. To stop this, Defra established Smoke Control Areas. This meant that homes could not produce any smoke unless their wood burners and multifuel stoves were Defra-approved to allow burning only approved materials such as manufactured smokeless coke and anthracite.

Defra approved SE (Smoke-Exempt) Stoves have been put through rigorous testing in order to demonstrate that they can efficiently burn fuels that are approved within a Smoke Control Area. The latest technology for combustion delivers an indefinite amount of secondary air into the firebox. This lets the stove meet Defra regulations for Smoke Control Areas even when it is using authorised fuels such as anthracite or manufactured smokeless coals.

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

The good part is that there's any noticeable distinction in appearance between a Defra approved wood-burning stove and one that isn't. However, the Defra approved models have various features that are designed to ensure they burn more efficiently. Generally they will have a different design of grate as well as air vents. On gas stoves, they may also have an alternative size flue outlet.

Another benefit of the Defra Approved stove is that they will almost always come with five" (125mm) flue outlet, which means you can choose a narrower stainless steel twin wall flexible chimney liner, which is cheaper than the standard 6" (150mm) liner. We've seen this helpful when customers have an old or non-standard chimney stack that we are installing the Defra approved wood-burning stove in and also saves the expense of relining the chimney with a wider diameter liner.

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