Defra Approved Multi Fuel Stoves
The latest multi-fuel stoves are approved by defra. They combine the most advanced technology in clean burning with traditional designs. Features include preheated airwash systems, secondary and tertiary combustion and the ability to burn wood or smokeless fuels that are authorised.
The UK government requires all households in Smoke Control Areas to only use exempt appliances and authorized fuels. Stove Supermarket sells a variety of defra exempt stoves that are in compliance with the regulations.
Clean Burning
Defra approved stoves have been subjected to rigorous tests to ensure they emit low emissions. This permits you to use smokeless fuels in a smoke-free zone. These stoves are typically HETAS-approved and come with ClearSkies ratings that means they are in compliance with the strictest emissions regulations.
The stoves are designed with Clean Burn Technology to ensure that the wood is not removed from oxygen, which could cause it to smolder or emit black smoke. This allows the stoves to maintain a low degree of combustion until the entire fuel is consumed. It is common to discover that a defra exempt stove has a second airflow system to ensure that briquettes that are part-burnt and other solid fuel are burned in a controlled way which reduces harmful gases and particles.
You can choose from a variety of modern and traditional designs of multi-fuel stoves, which are defra-approved. These stoves are ideal for installation in existing fireplaces. A lot of these models are manufactured by top brands like Arada, Stovax, Burley and Parkray and are equipped with the latest technology in clean burning stoves. These stoves offer high heating efficiency, secondary and tertiary combustion systems that eliminate smoke particles prior to their being dragged up the chimney.
Whether additional resources live within an area that is smoke-free or not, a Defra-approved log burner is a great addition to any home. These stoves can be operated with either natural wood or solid fuel that is smokeless. It is easy to switch between them using the reversible control feature of your stove. This gives you flexibility and versatility, and allows you to use your stove all the year.
To be compliant with building regulations, a defra exempt stove must be fitted by a certified installer who can verify that the appliance is fit for use regularly and complies with the most current guidelines. We have a team of HETAS approved installers at Choice Stoves who can install your new stove correctly and safely, assuring you comply with government smoke emission regulations.
Low Emissions
The UK government's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs handles regulations and policies pertaining to the natural environment, agriculture, food issues and much more. One of the main areas that they oversee is smoke control, which bans the emission of dark smoke from chimneys in urban areas (apart from certain exceptions).
If you live in an area that is smoke-controlled, or in a city with a lot of people, you will need a DEFRA-approved stove that can burn wood or other solid fuels, and be sure to not disturb your neighbors. DEFRA stoves are designed to pass stringent emissions tests and reduce their emissions, making them more environmentally green than the older models.
In addition to complying with the environmental standards, DEFRA multifuel stoves are generally more efficient than traditional open fires and wood burners. This means that you will heat your room faster with less wood and release fewer harmful gases into the atmosphere, thereby reducing the carbon footprint of your home.
Check for the DEFRA-approved logo when buying a multifuel or wood burning stove. It will be visible on the stove's specifications or title and is often followed by an 'SE' which stands for Smoke Exempt. If you spot it you can be certain that the stove has passed DEFRA's strict tests and is able to be burned in a smoke-control area using fuels that are approved.
Many people believe that a multi-fuel stove authorised by DEFRA can only be used with smokeless fuels like firelogs or briquettes. This isn't the case at all. In reality so long as you burn fuels that are approved for burning in your DEFRA stove and follow the manufacturer's instructions for safe operation, you can burn the majority of solid fuels in the DEFRA approved stove, including wood that has been seasoned.
You will get the most value from your DEFRA Multifuel Stove if make use of dry, seasoned, and seasoned wood that has a moisture content under 20 percent. Wet wood can cause excessive smoke, which can cause the warranty to be void. In the same way, mineral fuels should contain a sulphur content of less than 2 percent to avoid thick ash deposits.
Versatility
There are a variety of styles available to pick from. These include traditional designs that will fit in an existing fireplace or inglenook to modern stoves that are perfect for homes that don't have an already installed surround. Multi fuel stoves that are Defra approved can be equipped with a multi fuel grate, permitting you to burn wood, logs and smokeless coal. This gives you more heating options. If you are planning to use your stove as a slumber-burner (overnight), a Defra-approved wood burner will not be suitable since it requires a constant air supply.
Convenience
If you reside in a smoke-control zone then a Defra Approved Multi Fuel Stove is essential. These stoves allow you to burn smokeless or wood and they are designed to allow this to happen without releasing any pollutant into the atmosphere. A stove that is Defra-approved will allow you to comply with local laws and prevent costly penalties.
Defra-approved stoves use the most advanced technology for combustion to burn wood and other solid fuels in a safe way. They achieve this by delivering the correct amount of air into the firebox to stop fuel being starved of oxygen. This stops part-burned combustibles like soot and ash from traveling through the chimney and into the room. This means you're less likely to experience blocked chimneys and it's great news for the environment too.
Here at Stove World UK we're proud to offer a wide range of DEFRA exempt wood burning and multi fuel stoves from the top brands. We've got everything from traditional to contemporary designs, and all of our stoves come with a range of flue sizes. This way, you can find the ideal model that will fit your home and your budget.
The FLARE Collection Ignite 5 Multifuel Stove by Be Modern is a good example of a budget-friendly stove that is Defra-approved, and comes with all the features you want. It comes with a panoramic glass viewing area to enjoy the beautiful dancing of flames. It can also burn smokeless and wood.
The ACR Earlswood LS Multifuel Stove is a similar stove at a reasonable price which you can utilize in smoke-controlled areas. It offers a huge 5kW of heat output, and the added benefit of being able to be used with a log store base to give you the most compact design for fitting into taller fireplace openings. This stove is equipped with a multifuel grate, so you can burn wood as well as various smokeless fuels.