Defra Approved Multi Fuel Stoves
The latest defra approved multi fuel stoves blend the latest clean burning technology with larger viewing areas and traditional designs. Features include preheated-airwash systems as well as third-level and secondary combustion and the capability to burn wood or smokeless fuels.
The UK government requires that households living in Smoke Control Areas only use exempt appliances and fuels that are approved. Stove Supermarket stocks a variety of defra exempted stoves that comply to the regulations.
Clean Burning
Defra approved stoves are subjected to strict tests in order to ensure that they generate low emissions. This allows you to burn smokeless fuels legally within a smoke control zone. Many of these stoves also HETAS approved and have an approval rating of clearSkies that means they meet the strictest emissions regulations.
These stoves are designed with Clean Burn technology to ensure that wood can never be cut off from its oxygen supply, which would otherwise cause it to smolder and release black smoke. This permits the stove to maintain a low level of combustion until all the fuel has been used up. A stove that is defra-exempt will usually have a secondary airflow system that ensures that solid fuel and briquettes burn in a controlled way that reduces harmful gases and particles.
You can purchase a wide range of different styles of
DEFRA approved low emission stoves approved multi fuel stoves. There are many traditional and contemporary styles available. These are ideal for installing in an existing fireplace chamber or inglenook. A lot of these models are produced by top brands like Arada, Stovax, Burley and Parkray and are equipped with the latest in clean burning stove technology. They offer high heating efficiency as well as secondary and tertiary combustion systems that eliminate smoke particles prior to being drawn up the chimney.
Whether you live within an area that is smoke-free or not, a Defra-approved log stove is a great for any home. They are ideal for use with both natural wood and smokeless solid fuel and you can easily change between the two using the reversible airflow control on your stove. This provides flexibility and flexibility, allowing you to use your stove throughout the year.
To ensure compliance with the building regulations, a DEFRA exempt stove has to be installed by a certified installer who can ensure that the appliance is suitable for use regularly and complies with the most current regulations. At Choice Stoves, we have a team of HETAS certified installers who can fit your new stove safely and correctly, making sure that you comply with the government's smoke emission regulations.
Low Emissions
The UK government's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs handles regulations and policies regarding the natural environment and agriculture, food issues, and more. One of the key areas they manage 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 a large city in which smoke is controlled, you'll need a
DEFRA approved clean burning stoves-approved stove to burn wood or other solid fuels, and avoid annoying your neighbours. DEFRA stoves have been developed to pass strict emissions tests and minimize their outputs. They are also more environmentally friendly than older models.
In addition to complying with the environmental standards, DEFRA multifuel stoves are typically more efficient than conventional wood burners and open fires. This means that you can heat a room faster and emit less harmful gases into the atmosphere, thus decreasing carbon footprint.
When you are looking for a wood burning or multifuel stove, make sure you look for the DEFRA approved logo. This will be displayed in the stove's name or specification and will often be followed by a 'SE', which means Smoke Exempt. If you notice it you can be certain that the stove has passed DEFRA's rigorous tests and can be used in a smoke-control zone using authorised fuels.
Many people believe that a DEFRA approved multi fuel stove will only be suitable for use with approved smokeless fuels like firelogs and briquettes. However, this isn't entirely true. In fact so long as you only burn approved fuels 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, including the seasoned hardwood.
To get the most value from your DEFRA multifuel stove, you'll have to ensure that you only use dry, seasoned wood with a a moisture content below 20 percent. Wet wood may cause excessive smoke, which can cause the warranty to be void. Similarly, mineral fuels should contain a sulphur content of less than 2 percent to avoid thick ash deposits.
Versatility
There are many styles to choose from. They include traditional designs that can be incorporated into an existing fireplace or inglenook, to modern stoves that are ideal for homes that don't have an already installed surround. Multi fuel stoves that are Defra approved can be fitted 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) it is recommended to use a Defra-approved wood burner is not suitable as it requires a continuous air supply.
Convenience
If you reside in a smoke-free zone, then a Defra Approved multi fuel stove is a must-have. These stoves permit you to burn wood or smokeless fuel and they are designed to let this happen without releasing any harmful pollutants into the atmosphere. A Defra-approved stove will help you adhere to local laws and help avoid costly fines.
DEFRA approved low emission stoves-approved stoves use the most advanced technology for combustion to burn wood and other solid fuels in a safe manner. They accomplish this by delivering the proper amount of air into the firebox, thereby preventing fuel being starved of oxygen. This prevents combustibles that are part-burned like soot and ash from moving up the chimney and then into the room. This means that you're less likely to have blocked chimneys, and that's great news for the environment too.
Here at Stove World UK we're proud to offer a variety of DEFRA exempt wood burning and multi fuel stoves from the top brands. Our stoves are available in a variety of styles from traditional to the modern. We also have different sizes of flues. You can pick the stove that
Best Defra stoves suits your budget and home.
The FLARE Collection by Be Modern Ignite 5 Widescreen multifuel stove is a great example of a low-cost Defra approved stove that delivers all the features you need. It comes with a stunning wide-viewing glass window to watch the beautiful dance of flames, and it's also able of burning wood and smokeless fuel.
The ACR Earlswood LS Multifuel Stove is a similar stove at a reasonable price which you can utilize in smoke-free areas. It is a powerful
5kw multi fuel stoves defra approved heating capacity and also the added benefit of being able be combined with a log store base to create the most compact design for fitting into taller fireplace openings. This stove also has a multi-fuel grate, so you can burn a selection of non-smoke fuels as well as wood if you wish to add versatility to your heating options.
