Defra Wood Stoves

If you live in a smoke control area then you require a DEFRA approved wood stove. These stoves emit very little smoke and are able to provide plenty of heat, light and flames.

Leading manufacturers such as Arada, Parkray and Stovax have produced a great selection of traditional Defra stoves which come with the latest technology for clean burning. These stoves are capable of burning various types of fuels, including smokeless coal.

Efficient Combustion

The wood stoves from Defra utilize the latest combustion technology to ensure clean and Fireplaces And Stove efficient burning. This is achieved by ensuring that the fire does not run out of oxygen. This ensures that any combustibles which are not fully burnt will not escape down the chimney into the atmosphere which could cause pollution.

These Defra-approved wood stoves are safer for your chimney and flue as they produce less smoke. This will help keep them clean for longer while reducing the cost of maintenance and improving the performance of your stove.

Defra wood stoves are the perfect choice for those who reside in UK Smoke Control Areas. This is because they allow you to use smokeless fuels and wood without breaking the law. There are a range of sizes and heat outputs available to suit different home types, so you can locate the perfect Defra approved wood stove for your home.

Make sure that only stoves approved by Defra can be used in smoke-controlled areas, since they have been approved for burning authorised fuels. You may be penalized if you use non-approved fuels in your stove that is Defra-approved.

If you're looking for an extremely efficient Defra approved stove, look no further than the Stovax ST2. This Defra approved wood burning stove comes with an impressive ClearSkies rating and an energy rating of A+. It has been designed with efficiency in mind. It has an internal air-to-fuel ratio of 1:1 and a low smoke emissions rate of 0.26g/h.

As well as meeting DEFRA emission standards The stove has been tested independently to a rigorous SIA Ecodesign Ready standard and is suitable for use in smoke controlled areas. SIA Ecodesign Ready Stoves are specifically designed to lower emissions and are 66% efficient than older open fireplaces And stove and stoves.

The best Defra approved stoves to use are ones made from hard, dry untreated wood that has 20% moisture percent or less. This will not only help to ensure that the stove functions correctly, but also create less smoke and improve the heating capacity.

Reduced Emissions

Many of the Defra wood stoves we offer have been certified as Ecodesign Ready'. This means that they have been regulated by the EU to be as efficient and clean burning as possible. The Ecodesign regulations provide higher standards for efficiency and emissions than the federal government's "clearSkies" scheme.

A Defra-approved stove produces less smoke than the stove that isn't certified. The reason is because they are designed to ensure constant flow of air to the flame. This is done by having a secondary and sometimes a tertiary air intake. This ensures that the stove is not starved of oxygen during the process of combustion and also reduces the amount of black smoke it produces.

Modern stoves also produce less harmful particulate pollutants than older models. This is crucial because particulate pollution can get into the bloodstream. They then travel around the body and lodge in the lungs or the heart. This can lead to serious health issues, and possibly premature death.

Despite the fact that these stoves produce significantly less harmful pollution than older models however, the EU is still seeking to reduce pollution from all sources. This is because it is linked to a range of health problems, including asthma and respiratory disorders.

The government has released an Environment Plan draft to help achieve the new air quality goals. The plan is aimed at reducing the average PM2.5 concentrations in the UK to 10 micrograms/cubic metre by 2040. This will require an increase in domestic fuel emissions, including wood stoves.

To achieve this, it will make it harder to purchase and install stoves that are not certified in smoke control zones. Stoves that aren't approved will be penalized by local authorities up to PS1,000 per hour they emit smoke. If you live in an area where smoke is controlled, it's important to buy a DEFRA-approved stove.

We have a range of Defra stoves available including the Classic 5 clean burn multi-fuel stove that starts at PS420. All of them are suitable for smoke-free areas and are available in a variety of styles.

Smoke Exempt

A DEFRA stove is a wood burner that has passed a series of rigorous tests and examinations to ensure it abides by the regulations of the Department of Environment. They are engineered to efficiently burn fuel by reducing harmful emissions.

If you reside in an area that is smoke-controlled and smoke-free, a DEFRA stove is essential. It allows you to burn approved fuels like wood and other multifuels that would typically be restricted if you were not using a DEFRA stove. Stoves that are DEFRA approved can be called SE stoves (smoke-exempt) and will display the SE logo in their name or on their specifications.

The Defra approved logo signifies that the stove has been tested independently and has been proven to burn wood in the smoke control zone without generating harmful smoke. It is a good sign that the manufacturer went beyond the requirements.

Certain stoves have their top air controls modified to prevent it from being closed completely. Shut off the air supply to a log burner to prevent it from burning and producing black smoke.

Stoves that have been Defra approved will typically allow you to use a 5" flue liner with them when burning wood, however stoves that aren't DEFRA approved need a 6" liner which is too big for many UK chimneys.

Another good reason to select a Defra wood burning stove is that they are greener than older models of woodburners or open fires. The most recent stoves from top manufacturers like Arada, Burley, Parkray and Stovax incorporate secondary and tertiary combustion methods to reduce their emissions, which can help to reduce the carbon footprint.

Alongside providing a wide range of benefits, Defra stoves are available in a wide selection of styles that will be a perfect fit for your home. Some are more striking than others, such as the Aarrow A08E woodburner that has a large heat output and large glass view window, while others are more subtle such as the minimalist Farringdon stove made by Aarrow. You can even have an DEFRA stove incorporated into a recess such as the Aarrow I400 cassette stove to give an elegant and sleek look to your living room.

EPA Certification

EPA certified stoves are designed to meet or surpass the emission levels required by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). They have been tested to ensure that they do not release pollution released into the air. They also produce more heat with less wood. These advantages make EPA certified stoves a great option for Fireplaces And Stove those looking to save money on fuel while enjoying the warm, comfortable sensation of burning wood.

Stoves that are EPA certified will have smaller flues, which can save you money on installation. They are designed to burn more efficiently. This efficiency can also increase the efficiency of the stove's heating and save you money on cost of fuel.

The EPA certification process requires stoves to be tested in compliance to strict regulations and rules that are issued by the government. It also assists manufacturers in maintaining the highest standards of quality and ensures that their products are safe to consumers. Stoves that are EPA certified must have low levels of nitrous oxide and particulate emissions levels which means that they do not release harmful gases into the air. This is a significant advantage for homeowners in areas that have smoke control regulations.

If you live in a smoke controlled area, you are only able to burn certain kinds of fuels in your stove. Defra approved appliances have been modified to ensure that you can burn various fuels, including smokeless fuels. These fuels are usually briquettes, or other easily-available dry materials that do not produce excessive smoke.

If you purchase a defra-exempt stove the air vent on the top will limit how much oxygen is pumped into the Portable 5KW Stove - MultiFuel Iron Fireplace - NRG during the process of combustion. Insufficient oxygen can cause your stove to smoulder, releasing smoke that is black into the home. Defra exempt stoves come with a modification that prevents you from closing the air vent at the top all the way.

Defra stoves are becoming increasingly popular due to their ability to provide a warm and comfortable home while reducing the amount of smoke in the air. They are easy to install and are able to be used in homes with standard chimney systems as long as they have 6" liner.