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What is a Defra Approved Wood Burning Stove?

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

The stoves are independently tested to ensure the lowest emissions possible. Stoves with this status will often display the 'Defra-approved logo on their name or specification.

Approved for Smoke Controlled Areas

Many people believe that living in a Smoke Control Area means you can't have a wood burning stove and this is not true. The majority of towns and cities fall under a smoke control zone however, that doesn't mean that they can't use a wood burning stove. It's just that they have to burn approved fuels in their stove (usually brquettes). The Defra approved stove is a kind of wood-burning stove that has been tested to ensure that it meets certain requirements regarding the emissions it releases when burning fuels that are approved and consequently, it is able to be legally used in a Smoke Control Area.

The DEFRA approved energy-efficient stoves logo is widely used in the industry and many of the stoves that are approved have SE after their names, meaning they are smoke free. In order for a stove to be SE approved, it must meet strict criteria in regards to emissions, so you can be assured that if you choose an exempt defra stove, you will get the most clean and most efficient wood stove on the market.

When you look for a wood-burning stove that is 5kw defra multifuel stove exempt or has SE after its name, you'll often find that the manufacturer has done things such as made sure there are enough air intakes on the front of the stove to permit full combustion of the fuel, and that the chimney outlet size is adequate to prevent soot build-up. This is important as it ensures that the smoke from the stove does not escape through the chimney and into your home.

Another benefit of an Defra approved stove is that it typically allows you to install it with a 5" chimney liner, which is in compliance with UK building regulations, whereas stoves that are not Defra approved will need to be fitted with a larger 6" liner.

Stovax is proud to offer a variety of fireplaces and stoves that are Defra-approved and Ecodesign Ready stoves which have been designed keeping future standards for air quality in mind. In fact, many of our Defra approved stoves are suitable for use with a smoke control kit for those properties that are 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 inside a smoke-control zone is a DEFRA approved wood burner, which is also known by the name DEFRA exempt. This stove must be used with solid fuel, which is wood, preferably well-seasoned. The government tests these stoves to ensure that they don't release excessive smoke and can be used only with 'authorized' fuels.

The difference between a DEFRA-approved kitchen and DEFRA stoves Disadvantages one that is not approved is usually minimal. A lot of modern stoves can be converted to DEFRA compliant with an approved kit supplied by the manufacturer and installed within a matter of minutes. This is because the Defra approved stove has to undergo rigorous testing and has to be limited in the amount of smoke it is able to produce.

To ensure that the restrictions are not violated the stove has to be able limit its combustion air to ensure that it doesn't starve itself of oxygen and cause it smoulder. This is done through a mechanism within the stove which opens a small amount of air into the firebox during the process of combustion, which is usually hidden within the stove and underneath the base of the fire box.

Stove World UK offers a wide range of DEFRA approved stoves from the top manufacturers in the country such as Stovax, Arada and Burley. They are available in a wide variety of styles and finishes. Select from a broad selection of Ecodesign stoves, which are designed to meet future needs for air quality.

Smoke Control Zones are predominantly in large cities and towns. You can go to the website of your local authority to see if you live in one. If you reside in a smoke controlled area it is very important that you purchase a DEFRA approved stove for your property, to avoid being fined by your local authority. This is because if you burn unauthorised' fuel in a non-approved stove, like coal or any other solid fuels and you are fined up to PS300.

Approved for Wood

A DEFRA approved stove, also called a smoke exempt wood stove is a device that can be used to burn wood in a Smoke Control Area. The stove will bear the Defra approved symbol or the word 'SE' in the title that means it can only be used in areas controlled by smoke if you burn approved fuels. In this case, wood.

Many older wood stoves emit lots of particulate matter into the atmosphere, which can cause or contribute to respiratory issues asthma attacks, heart issues and premature death. It is therefore important to buy a wood stove that is compliant with the strict emission standards as set by the Environmental Protection Agency. Look for the "EPA 2020 Certified Label" which means that the wood stove meets the emission limits that are currently in place.

If you purchase a stove that is not EPA certified and you live in a zone of smoke control, you will need to be able to get it certified before you can use it. It's expensive and time-consuming, however the law requires it. In addition homeowners who sell their home that has a wood stove that is not certified could be subject to clean air tax credits as well as fines.

Most modern stoves can be altered to become Defra approved using an adjustment kit or kit that the installer provides. This is because the primary difference between the DEFRA approved stove and those that aren't is the combustion air management system that regulates how much air flows through the stove in normal operation. The change is usually made on the underside of the firebox or within the base.

Certain manufacturers will make two versions of their wood stove one that is Defra approved and the other that is not. This is due to the process of running a stove through the rigorous Defra tests can be very costly and to offset some of this expense they'll offer the non-approved model at a lower price. The DEFRA approved version will have been subjected to the modification of combustion air performed as part of the testing process.

Approved Gas

Before the Clean Air Acts were brought in residential homes could burn any kind of fuel they wanted which led to large amounts of smoke emissions and health problems. To stop this, Defra established Smoke Control Areas which meant that residential homes couldn't produce any smoke from their wood burners or multifuel stoves unless the appliance was Defra certified to burn only authorised fuels such as manufactured smokeless coals and anthracite.

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

The Stove Yard has a wide range of DEFRA stoves disadvantages - ryberg-zhang.thoughtlanes.net,-approved stoves that are ideal for those who reside in a smoke control zone and require a brand new wood burning fireplace. We have an extensive range of traditional, Defra Stoves Disadvantages contemporary and inset Defra approved stoves from industry-leading manufacturers such as Stovax, Arada, Burley and AGA.

The good thing is that there is no visual difference between a Defra-approved woodburning stove and a stove that is not approved. However the models that are Defra-approved come with a few extra features designed to help them burn cleaner. They usually have a slightly different grate and air vents as well as on gas models they may have a smaller flue outlet.

A Defra Approved Stove will almost always have five" flue outlet (125mm). This means you can choose a smaller stainless steel twin wall flexible liner, which is less expensive than a 6" (150mm). This is beneficial when putting wood-burning stoves that are Defra-approved into an old or non-standard chimney stack. It saves money on the cost of relining a chimney with a larger diameter liner.