Defra Approved Multi Fuel Stoves
The latest defra certified multi fuel stoves incorporate the most advanced clean burning technology with extended viewing areas and traditional designs. They include preheated-airwash systems, secondary and third-level combustion, as well as the possibility of burning wood or smokeless fuels.
The UK government requires homes in Smoke Control Areas to only use exempt appliances and authorized fuels. Stove Supermarket has a range exempted defra stoves that conform to the rules.
Clean Burning
Defra approved stoves are subjected tests in order to ensure they emit low emissions. This permits you to burn smokeless fuels legally within a smoke control zone. Many of these stoves are also HETAS approved and have an approval rating of clearSkies, meaning they meet the strictest emission regulations.
These stoves are designed with Clean Burn technology to ensure that wood will never be disconnected from oxygen, which could cause it to smolder and create black smoke. This allows the stove to maintain a low amount of combustion until the fuel has been consumed. A stove that is defra-exempt will usually include a secondary airflow system that ensures that solid fuel and briquettes are burned in a controlled manner which reduces harmful gases and particles.
You can pick from a wide range of traditional and modern designs of multi-fuel stoves, which are defra-approved. These are ideal for installing inside a fireplace chamber or an inglenook. These models are manufactured by leading brands like Arada, Stovax and Burley, and feature the latest technology of clean burning stoves. They provide high heating efficiency as well as secondary and tertiary combustion systems that remove smoke particles before they are drawn up the chimney.
No matter if you reside in a smoke-free zone or not, an Defra approved log burner is the ideal addition to your home. They can be used with either natural wood or solid fuel that is smokeless. It is easy to switch between them using the reversible 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 must be installed by a qualified installer who can confirm that the appliance is suitable for regular use and follows the most recent rules. At Choice Stoves, we have a team of HETAS approved installers who can install your new stove safely and properly, ensuring you comply with the government's smoke emission regulations.
Low Emission Vehicles
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs of the UK government is accountable 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 an approved DEFRA stove to burn wood or other solid fuels to keep your neighbors from being annoying. DEFRA stoves have been designed to pass rigorous tests for emissions and reduce their output. They are also more eco-friendly than previous models.
DEFRA multifuels stoves are more efficient and conform to environmental standards better than open fires or wood burners. This means that you will warm your home faster using less wood and emit less harmful gases into the atmosphere which reduces the carbon footprint of your home.
Make sure to look for the DEFRA approved logo when buying a multifuel or wood burning stove. It will be visible on the stove's specifications or the title, and is often followed by the letter "SE" which means Smoke Exempt. If you find this and you are sure that the stove passed the rigorous DEFRA tests and can be used in a smoke control area when burning fuels that are approved.
Many people believe that a DEFRA approved multi fuel stove will only be able to be used with approved smokeless fuels such as briquettes and firelogs. But this isn't completely accurate. In fact, as long as you only burn authorised fuels in your DEFRA stove and follow the manufacturer's instructions for safe operation, you can use most solid fuels in a DEFRA approved stove, which includes the seasoned hardwood.
You'll benefit the most from your DEFRA Multifuel Stove if make use of dry and seasoned wood that has less than 20%. Using wet wood will create excessive smoke, which could end your warranty. Similarly, mineral fuels should have a sulphur level below 2% to avoid excessively thick ash deposits.
Versatility
There are a variety of styles to pick from. They range from traditional designs which can be incorporated into an existing fireplace or inglenook to contemporary stoves which are perfect for homes that don't have a pre-installed surround. Multi fuel stoves that are Defra approved can be equipped with a multi fuel grate, allowing you to burn wood, smokeless coal and logs. This gives you more heating options. However if you intend to make use of your stove for slumber-burning (overnight) then you should choose a Defra approved wood burner is not suitable as it needs a constant supply of air.
Convenience
If you reside in a smoke control zone, then a Defra Approved multi fuel stove is a must-have. These stoves let you burn smokeless fuel or wood and they are designed to allow this to happen without releasing harmful pollutants into the air. A Defra approved stove will help you stay compliant with local laws and avoid expensive fines.
Defra approved stoves employ the most advanced combustion technology to cleanly burn wood and other solid fuels. fireplacesandstove.com do this by delivering the correct amount of air into the firebox to stop fuel being starved of oxygen. This stops combustibles which have not been fully burned, like soot and ash from being blown up the chimney into the room. This reduces the chance of a blocked fireplace and is also beneficial for the environment.
Stove World UK is proud to offer a variety of DEFRA-exempt wood burning stoves, as well as multi fuel stoves by leading brands. We've got everything from traditional to contemporary designs, and all of our stoves are available with a variety of flue sizes. This means you can find the ideal model to suit your space and budget.
The FLARE Collection by Be Modern Ignite 5 Widescreen multifuel stove is an excellent example of an affordable Defra approved stove that has all the features you require. It comes with a stunning wide-viewing glass window to take in the captivating dance of flames, and it's also able of burning wood and smokeless fuel.
The ACR Earlswood LS multifuel stove is a great, affordable stove that can be used in smoke-controlled areas. It has a generous 5kW of heat output, and the added benefit of being able be combined with a log store base to give you the most compact design to fit into taller fireplace openings. This stove comes with a multifuel grate, so you can burn wood and a variety of smokeless fuels.