Defra Wood Stoves

If you reside in a smoke-free zone then you need a DEFRA approved wood stove. These stoves can offer a large amount of heat, flames and light whilst emitting hardly any smoke.

Leading manufacturers like Arada, Parkray and Stovax have produced a great range of traditionally styled DEFRA legislation stoves stoves that are equipped with the latest technology for clean burning. These stoves can burn many different types of fuel including authorised smokeless coal.

Efficient Combustion

The wood stoves from Defra utilize the most advanced technology of combustion to ensure safe and efficient burning. This is done by making sure that the fire doesn't run out of oxygen. This means that any part-burned burning combustibles which aren't completely burned won't escape up the chimney and into the air where they can pollute the air.

These Defra approved wood stoves are also better for your chimney and flue system since they produce less smoke than traditional stoves. This helps keep them clean longer, cut down on costs for maintenance and increase the performance of your wood stove.

Defra wood stoves are also a great choice for people who reside in UK Smoke Control Areas. They permit burning wood and smokeless fuels without violating the law. You can pick from a range of sizes and outputs that will fit your home.

Remember that only Defra-approved stoves are permitted to be used in smoke-controlled areas because they are approved to burn authorised fuels. You could be fined if you burn non-approved fuels in your Defra-approved stove.

If you're looking for a high-performance 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 built 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.

This stove not only meets DEFRA emissions standards, but it has also been tested independently according to a strict SIA Ecodesign Ready Standard and can be used within smoke-free areas. SIA Ecodesign Ready Stoves are designed to reduce emissions and are 66% efficient than older stoves and open fireplaces.

The best Defra approved stoves are made of hard, dry untreated wood with a moisture content of 20% or lower. This will ensure that the stove is operating effectively and reduce smoke and increase the heating capacity.

Reduced Emissions

A large portion of the Defra wood stoves we sell have been certified to be ecodesign ready'. This means that they are checked to be as efficient and as clean burning as the EU allows. The Ecodesign regulations have higher standards for efficiency and emissions than the government's 'clearSkies" scheme.

A stove that is approved by Defra produces less smoke than one that isn't certified. This is because they are designed to ensure that the fire has an uninterrupted supply of air. This is achieved by having a secondary and sometimes even a tertiary air intake. This stops the stove from being deprived of air during the combustion process and therefore reduces the amount of black smoke it emits.

Modern stoves also produce less harmful particulate pollution than older models. This is important, because particulate contaminants can enter the bloodstream. They are then carried through the body before settling in the lungs and heart. This can lead to serious health issues, and possibly premature death.

Despite the fact that these stoves produce much less harmful emissions than older models and emit less harmful pollutants, the EU continues to seek ways to reduce the amount of pollution from all sources. It has been associated with asthma and other respiratory issues.

The government has published an Environment Plan draft to help to meet the new air quality goals. The plan is aimed at reducing average PM 2.5 concentrations in the UK to 10 micrograms per cubic metre by 2040. This will require the reduction of domestic fuel emissions, including wood stoves.

One of the ways it plans to accomplish this is by making it more difficult to buy and install stoves that aren't certified in smoke control areas. Stoves not approved by local authorities could be penalized up to PS1,000 per hour of smoke emissions. This is why it's so important to purchase a DEFRA approved stove if you live in a smoke-free area.

We offer a wide range of affordable Defra Stoves Stoves including the Classic 5 Clean Burn Multi-Fuel Stove, which starts at PS420. They're all safe for use in smoke controlled areas and come in a wide variety of styles to suit your home.

Smoke Exempt

A DEFRA stove has passed a series tests and examinations in order to meet the Department of Environment regulations. They are designed to efficiently burn fuel by reducing harmful pollution.

If you live in an area with smoke-control, having a DEFRA stove is required. You can burn approved fuels such as wood and multifuels, which are restricted if you're not using a DEFRA approved stove. Stoves that are DEFRA approved are sometimes referred to as SE (smoke exempt) stoves and will have the SE logo on their name or specification.

The Defra logo indicates that the stove has been subjected to independent tests and has been verified to be able to burn wood in a smoke-control area without creating noxious fumes. It is a good sign that the manufacturer went above and over the rules.

Some stoves have been given a top air control adjusted so that it is not shut completely. Close the air supply of the stove to stop it from burning and generating black smoke.

Stoves that are Defra approved also typically allow you to use a 5" flue liner with them when burning wood, Affordable DEFRA stoves whereas stoves that aren't DEFRA approved need a 6" liner that is too large for many UK chimneys.

Another good reason to choose 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 such as Arada, Burley Parkray, and Stovax come with secondary and tertiary systems that reduce emissions. This reduces the carbon footprint of their owners.

Defra stoves are available in different styles to fit your home. They offer a number of benefits and are also available in a variety of sizes. Some are more imposing, like the A08E from Arizona A08E with its huge heat output, while others are more subtle, such as the minimal Farringdon from Aarrow. It is possible to fit an recommended DEFRA stoves woodburner into recesses, such as the Aarrow I400 cassette stove, for a sleek and clean design in your living room.

EPA Certification

EPA certified stoves are built to meet or exceed emission levels required by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This means they have been tested and are designed to reduce the amount of pollution released into the atmosphere. They also provide more warmth and use less wood. These advantages make EPA certified stoves a great option for those who want to save money on fuel costs while still having the warm, cozy sensation of burning wood.

Stoves that are EPA certified will use an enlarger flue, which will save you money on installation. They are designed to burn more efficiently. This efficiency can also increase the capacity of your heater which could help you save money on the cost of fuel over time.

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

If you live in an area that is smoke-controlled it is only permitted to burn certain types fuels in your stove. Defra approved stoves are now able to allow you to burn a variety of different types of fuels, including smokeless fuels. These fuels are usually briquettes, or other readily-available dry materials that do not emit excessive smoke.

If you purchase an exempt stove from defra, it will usually come with a specific top air vent that limits the extent to which the stove can be depleted of oxygen during the combustion. Insufficient oxygen could cause the stove to smoke and release black smoke into your home. The top air vent on stoves exempt from Defra regulations is modified to prevent you from closing it completely.

Defra stoves are becoming more popular due to their capability to provide a warm, cozy home, while reducing amount of smoke that is in the air. They are simple to set up and can be utilized in homes with standard chimney systems so long as they are fitted with an 6" liner.