Defra Approved Multi Fuel Stoves

The latest multi-fuel stoves have been approved by defra. They combine the most advanced technology in clean burning with traditional designs. They include preheated-airwash systems, third-level combustion and secondary as well as the capability to burn wood or smokeless fuels.

The UK government requires homes in Smoke Control Areas to only use exempt appliances and authorised fuels. Stove Supermarket stocks a variety of defra exempted stoves that comply to the rules.

Clean Burning

Defra approved multi fuel stoves have passed rigorous tests to ensure they emit a low amount of emissions and allow you to burn smokeless fuels legally within the smoke control zone. These stoves are often HETAS-approved and come with ClearSkies ratings, which means they meet the strictest emissions regulations.

The stoves are built with Clean Burn technology to ensure that wood is never disconnected from oxygen, which could cause it to smolder and create black smoke. This lets the stove maintain a low level of combustion until the fuel is used up. It is common to see that a defra-exempt stove has an additional secondary airflow system to ensure that briquettes that are part-burnt and other solid fuel are burned in a controlled way that reduces harmful gases and particles.

You can pick from a variety of contemporary and traditional designs of multi-fuel stoves that are approved by the defra. These stoves are ideal for installation in existing fireplaces. These models are made by the top brands such as Arada, Stovax and Burley, and feature the latest technology of clean burning stoves. These stoves offer high heating efficiency, secondary and tertiary burning systems that remove the smoke particles prior to being dragged up the chimney.

Whether you live in a smoke-free zone or not an Defra approved log burner will make the ideal addition to your home. They can be used with either natural wood or solid fuel that is smokeless. It is easy to switch between the two by using the reversible control feature of your stove. This allows you to have complete flexibility and versatility and allows you to use your stove all year round.

To be compliant with building codes, a defra-exempt stove is required to be installed by a licensed installer. This installer can verify that the appliance meets the current regulations and is appropriate for use on a regular basis. We have a team HETAS certified 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 Emission Vehicles

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs of the UK government is accountable for regulating policies and practices related to agriculture, food and other natural concerns. One of the key areas they manage is smoke control, which bans the emission of dark smoke from chimneys in urban areas (apart from certain exemptions).

If you live in a large or city town - also referred to as a smoke-controlled area you'll need a DEFRA approved stove to burn wood and other solid fuels in a legal manner and be sure to not disturb your neighbors with fumes that cause nuisance to others. DEFRA stoves have been developed to pass rigorous tests for emissions and minimize their output. They are therefore more environmentally friendly than older models.

DEFRA multifuels stoves are more efficient and meet the environmental standards more than open fires or wood burners. This means you can heat your room faster with less wood and emit fewer harmful gases into the atmosphere and reduce your carbon footprint.

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

Many people believe that a DEFRA approved multi fuel stove can only work with approved smokeless fuels like firelogs and briquettes. This isn't the case at all. In reality, as long as you burn approved fuels in your DEFRA stove and follow the manufacturer's guidelines for safe operation, then you can burn most solid fuels in the DEFRA approved stove, which includes seasoned hardwood.

To get the most value from your DEFRA multifuel stove, you have to ensure that you only use dry, seasoned wood with an average moisture content of 20 percent. Wet wood can create excessive smoke, which could void your warranty. Similarly, mineral fuels should have a sulphur content below 2% to avoid excessively thick ash deposits.

Versatility

There is a wide selection of styles to choose from, ranging from traditional designs that will fit perfectly into an existing fireplace or inglenook, to contemporary stoves that work well in homes that don't have a pre-installed fire surround. Many Defra approved multi fuel stoves also have the option of incorporating multi fuel grates, which means that you can use charcoal and wood as well as logs giving you more options for heating. If you intend to use your stove as a slumber-burner (overnight), a Defra-approved wood burner is not suitable because it requires a continuous air supply.

Convenience

If you live in a smoke-control area and you live in a smoke-control area, an Defra Approved Multi Fuel Stove is a must. These stoves allow you to burn smokeless or wood and are designed to allow this to happen without releasing harmful pollutants into the atmosphere. A Defra-approved stove will help you comply with local laws and prevent costly fines.

Defra approved stoves utilize the latest technology for combustion to efficiently burn wood and other solid fuels. They accomplish this by delivering the correct amount of air into the firebox, FireplacesAndStove thereby preventing fuel being starved of oxygen. This prevents combustibles that have not been fully burned, like soot and ash from blowing up the chimney into the room. This means you're less likely to have blocked chimneys and it's great news for the environment as well.

Here at Stove World UK we're proud to offer a range of DEFRA exempt wood burning and multi fuel stoves from top brands. The stoves we offer are available in a range of styles that range from traditional to the contemporary. We also offer various sizes of flues. This way, you'll be able to choose the right model to fit your home and your budget.

The FLARE Collection from Be Modern Ignite 5 Widescreen multifuel stove is a good example of a low-cost Defra approved stove that delivers all the features you require. It has a large glass viewing area to enjoy the captivating dance of flames. It also has the ability to burn smokeless and wood.

The ACR Earlswood LS Multifuel Stove is a similar stove at a reasonable price that can be used in smoke-controlled areas. The ACR Earlswood LS multifuel stove has a generous heat output of 5kW and is able to be used with a base that stores logs, making it more compact for fireplaces with higher openings. The stove has a multifuel grate, so you can use wood and different types of smokeless fuels.