Defra Approved Multi Fuel Stoves

The latest multi-fuel stoves have been approved by defra and blend the modern technology in clean burning with traditional designs. The features include preheated airwash systems secondary and tertiary combustibles and the capability to burn wood or authorised smokeless fuels.

The UK government requires that households in Smoke Control Areas only use exempt appliances, and fuels that are licensed. Stove Supermarket stocks a variety of exempted stoves defra that are compliant to the regulations.

Clean Burning

Defra approved stoves have been subjected to rigorous tests in order to ensure that they produce low emissions. This allows you to burn smokeless fuels legally in a smoke-free zone. These stoves are often HETAS-approved, and defra recognized stoves have an 'clearSkies' rating that means they are in compliance with the strictest regulations for emissions.

The stoves are built with Clean Burn technology to ensure that wood will never be disconnected from its oxygen supply, which could cause it to smoulder and produce black smoke. This permits the stoves to keep a low rate of combustion until entire fuel is consumed. You'll typically see that a defra-exempt stove comes with a secondary airflow system that ensures that part-burnt briquettes and other solid fuels are burned in a controlled manner, which helps reduce harmful gases and particles.

You can choose from a range of traditional and modern designs of multi-fuel stoves, which are defra-approved. These stoves are ideal for installation into an existing fireplace chamber or an inglenook. These models are made by leading brands like Arada, Stovax and Burley and come with the latest technology of clean burning stoves. These models offer high efficiency in heating, as well as secondary and tertiary combustion systems which 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 wood burner is the perfect addition to any home. These stoves are suitable for use with natural wood and smokeless solid fuel and you can easily switch between them using the reversible airflow controls on your stove. This gives you flexibility and versatility, and allows you to use your stove throughout the all year.

To ensure compliance with the building regulations, a defra exempt stove must be fitted by a certified installer who can ensure that the appliance is fit for use regularly and complies with the latest rules. At Choice Stoves, we have a team of HETAS approved installers who can install your new stove in a safe manner and correctly, making sure that you're in compliance with the federal smoke emission regulations.

Low Emission Vehicles

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs of the UK government is responsible for the policies and regulations related to agriculture, food and other natural concerns. Smoke control is one of the major areas they supervise. This includes the ban of dark smoke coming from chimneys in urban areas.

If you reside in an area that is smoke-controlled, or in a city with a lot of people you'll require a DEFRA-approved stove to burn wood or other solid fuels and avoid annoying your neighbours. DEFRA stoves have been designed to pass rigorous tests for emissions and minimize their output. They are, therefore, more environmentally friendly than older models.

As well as complying with the requirements of the environment, DEFRA Recognized Stoves multifuel stoves are typically more efficient than conventional open fires and wood burners. This means you can warm a room more quickly and emit less harmful gases into the air, thereby reducing carbon footprint.

If you are shopping for a multifuel or wood burning stove, be sure to look for the DEFRA approved logo. It will be visible in the stove's title or specification. It will usually be followed by a 'SE', which stands for Smoke Exempt. If you spot it, you can be sure that the stove has passed DEFRA's strict tests and can be burned in a smoke-control zone using authorised fuels.

Many people believe that a multi-fuel stove authorised by DEFRA can only be used with smokeless fuels, such as firelogs or briquettes. This is not entirely accurate. If you follow the instructions of the manufacturer and only burn approved fuels, you can burn any solid fuel on a DEFRA-approved stove, even wood that has been seasoned.

You will get the most out of your DEFRA Multifuel Stove if make use of only dry, seasoned, or seasoned wood that has less than 20 percent. If you use wood that is wet, it will produce excessive smoke, which could cause the warranty to be void. In the same way, mineral fuels should have a sulphur level below 2 percent to avoid thick ash deposits.

Versatility

There are many styles to pick from. They include traditional designs that will fit into an existing fireplace or inglenook, to contemporary stoves which are perfect for homes that don't have an already installed surround. Multi fuel stoves that are Defra approved are equipped with a multi fuel grate, allowing you to burn wood, logs, and smokeless coal. This gives you more heating options. If you plan to make use of your stove for slumber burning (overnight) then a Defra approved wood burner is not suitable as it needs a constant supply of air.

Convenience

If you live in a smoke-control area then a Defra Approved Multi Fuel Stove is a necessity. These stoves permit you to burn smokeless or wood and they are designed to make this happen without releasing any pollutant into the atmosphere. A stove that is approved by Defra will help you comply with local laws and prevent costly penalties.

Defra-approved stoves utilize the most advanced technology for combustion to burn wood and Defra Recognized Stoves other solid fuels in a safe manner. This is accomplished by introducing the correct amount of air into the firebox, preventing fuel from being starved for oxygen. This stops combustibles which aren't completely burned, like soot and ash, from blowing through the chimney and into the room. This means that you're less likely to experience blocked chimneys and it's great news for the environment as well.

Stove World UK is proud to offer a selection of DEFRA-exempt wood burning stoves and multi fuel stoves made by top brands. We have everything from traditional to modern designs, and all of our stoves come with a variety of flue sizes. You can pick the stove that is most suitable for your needs and budget.

The FLARE Collection from Be Modern Ignite 5 Widescreen multifuel stove is a great example of a budget Defra approved stove that delivers all the features you need. It comes with a stunning large glass viewing window that lets you 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 similar stove at a reasonable price that you can use in smoke-free areas. The ACR Earlswood LS multifuel stove comes with a generous heat output of 5kw multi fuel stoves defra approved and can be used with a base that stores logs, making it more compact for fireplaces with higher openings. This stove comes with a multifuel grate so you can use wood and different types of smokeless fuels.