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. The features include preheated airwash systems secondary and tertiary combustion, plus the possibility of burning wood or authorised smokeless fuels.
The UK government requires that households living in Smoke Control Areas only use exempt appliances, and fuels that are licensed. Stove Supermarket has a range DEFRA stoves specifications exempted stoves that comply to the regulations.
Clean Burning
Defra approved multi fuel stoves have passed rigorous tests to ensure they produce low emissions and allow you to burn smokeless fuels in an area of smoke control. A majority of these stoves are also HETAS approved and have the clearSkies certification which means they comply with the strictest emission regulations.
These stoves have been designed with Clean Burn Technology to ensure that the wood is never cut off from oxygen, which could cause it to smolder or produce black smoke. This allows the stove to keep a steady low level of combustion until the fuel is used up. It is common to find that a defra exempt stove comes with a secondary airflow system to ensure that briquettes with a part-burning process and other solid fuels are burned in a controlled manner, which helps reduce harmful gases and particulates.
You can purchase a wide range of different styles of DEFRA approved stylish stoves certified multi fuel stoves. There are various contemporary and traditional designs to choose from. They are ideal for installation in an existing fireplace chamber. Many of these models are made by leading brands such as Arada, Stovax, Burley and Parkray and are equipped with the latest technology in clean burning stoves. They offer high heating efficiency and secondary and tertiary combustion systems that eliminate smoke particles before they can be drawn up the chimney.
Whether you live within an area that is smoke-free or not, a Defra-approved log stove is the perfect for any home. These stoves are suitable for use with natural wood and smokeless solid fuel and you can easily switch between the two by using your stove’s reversible airflow control. This gives you total flexibility and versatility and allows you to enjoy your stove throughout the year.
To be compliant with building codes, a defra-exempt stove is required to be installed by a qualified installer. The installer can confirm that the appliance is in compliance with the current regulations and is appropriate for use on a regular basis. We have a team HETAS approved installers at Choice Stoves who can install your new stove correctly and safely, ensuring that you are in compliance with the government’s smoke emission regulations.
Low Emissions
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs of the UK government is responsible for the policies and regulations related to food, agriculture, and other natural issues. One of the key areas that they oversee is smoke control, which restricts the emission of dark smoke from chimneys in urban areas (apart from certain exemptions).
If you reside in an area that is smoke-controlled, or in a city with a lot of people in which smoke is controlled, you’ll need a DEFRA-approved stove to burn wood or other solid fuels, and be sure to not disturb your neighbors. DEFRA stoves are designed to pass strict emission tests and limit their outputs, making them more environmentally green than the older models.
DEFRA multifuel stoves are more efficient and meet the environmental standards more than open fires or wood burners. This means that you can warm your home faster using 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 shopping for a wood or multifuel stove. It is usually displayed on the stove’s specifications or title and is often followed by an ‘SE’ which stands for Smoke Exempt. If you find this, then you can be confident that the stove has been able to pass the stringent DEFRA tests and can be used in a smoke-control area in the event of burning approved fuels.
Many people believe that a multi-fuel stove approved by DEFRA can only be used with smokeless fuels such as brquettes or firelogs. This isn’t entirely true. In fact, as long as you burn approved fuels in your DEFRA stove and follow the manufacturer’s guidelines to ensure safe operation, you can use most solid fuels in a DEFRA approved stove, including seasoned hardwood.
You’ll get the most value from your DEFRA Multifuel Stove if you make use of dry, seasoned, or seasoned wood with less than 20%. Wet wood can create excessive smoke and could end your warranty. In the same way, mineral fuels should have a sulphur content below 2% to avoid excessively thick ash deposits.
Versatility
There are many styles to pick from. These range from traditional designs which can be incorporated into an existing fireplace or inglenook to modern stoves that are perfect for homes that don’t have an installed surround. A lot of Defra approved multi fuel stoves also have the option of incorporating a multi fuel grate meaning that you can burn wood and smokeless coal in addition to logs giving you even more heating options. If you are planning to make use of your stove as a slumber burner (overnight) it is recommended DEFRA stoves to use a Defra-approved wood burner will not be suitable as it requires a continuous air supply.
Convenience
If you live in a smoke-control area then a Defra Approved Multi Fuel Stove is essential. These stoves are designed to allow the burning of wood and smokeless fuel without releasing harmful pollutants into the air. A DEFRA stoves benefits (Discover More)-approved stove will help you comply with local laws and prevent costly fines.
Defra-approved stoves utilize the most advanced technology for combustion to burn wood and other solid fuels in a clean manner. They accomplish this by delivering the right amount of air into the firebox to prevent fuel being starved of oxygen. This prevents combustibles that aren’t fully burned, such as soot and ash from blowing up the chimney into the room. This can reduce the chances of a blocked fireplace and is also good for the environment.
Here at Stove World UK we’re proud to offer a variety of DEFRA exempt wood burning and multi fuel stoves from top brands. The stoves we offer are available in a variety of styles, from the traditional to the modern. We also have a selection of flue sizes. This means you can choose the right model to fit your space and budget.
The FLARE Collection Ignite Multifuel Stove by Be Modern is a good example for an affordable Defra-approved stove that has all the features you want. It has a beautiful wide-viewing glass window to take in the captivating dance of flames, and it can also burn wood and smokeless fuel.
The ACR Earlswood LS multifuel stove is a great, affordable stove that can be used in smoke-controlled areas. The ACR Earlswood LS multifuel stove comes with an impressive output of 5kW in terms of heat and can be used with a base which stores logs to make it more compact for fireplaces with larger openings. The stove also comes with a multi-fuel grate, so you can use a variety of smokeless fuels and wood if you wish to expand your heating options.