Defra Approved Multi Fuel Stoves
The latest multi-fuel stoves are approved by defra. They combine the modern technology in clean burning with traditional designs. The features include airwash systems that are preheated secondary and tertiary combustibles as well as the ability to burn wood or authorised smokeless fuels.
The UK government requires homes in Smoke Control Areas to only use exempt appliances and authorised fuels. Stove Supermarket offers a selection of exempted defra stoves that conform to the regulations.
Clean Burning
Defra approved stoves have been subjected to rigorous tests to ensure that they produce low emissions. This allows you to use smokeless fuels in a smoke-free zone. Many of these stoves are also HETAS approved and have an approval rating of clearSkies that means they meet the strictest emission regulations.
The stoves are designed with Clean Burn Technology to ensure that the wood is never separated from oxygen, which could cause it to smolder or create black smoke. This allows the stove to keep a steady low level of combustion until the fuel has been consumed. A stove that is defra-exempt will usually include a secondary airflow system that ensures that solid fuel and briquettes are burned in a controlled manner that reduces harmful gases and particles.
You can pick from a variety of contemporary and traditional designs of multi-fuel stoves, which are defra-approved. They are perfect for installation inside a fireplace or inglenook. These models are manufactured by top brands such as Arada, Stovax and Burley and are equipped with the most recent technology of clean burning stoves. These models feature high efficiency in heating, secondary and tertiary burning systems which eliminate the smoke particles prior to being dragged 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 ideal for use with both natural wood and smokeless solid fuel and you can easily switch between them using the reversible airflow controls on your stove. This gives you complete flexibility and versatility. This means that you'll be able to use your stove throughout the year.
To meet building codes, a defra-exempt stove is required to be installed by a certified installer. The installer will be able to verify that the appliance is in compliance with the current regulations and is suitable for regular usage. We have a team HETAS approved installers at Choice Stoves who can install your new stove correctly and safely, assuring 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 accountable for policies and regulations relating to agriculture, food, and other natural issues. Smoke control is among the main areas they oversee. This includes the restriction of dark smoke coming from chimneys in urban areas.
If you live in an area which is smoke-free 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 rigorous emissions tests and minimise their output, making them more environmentally more eco-friendly than older models.
As well as complying with environmental standards, DEFRA multifuel stoves are typically more efficient than conventional wood burners and open fires. This means you can heat a room faster and emit less harmful gas into the atmosphere, thus cutting down on carbon emissions.
Make sure to look for the DEFRA approved logo when buying a multifuel or wood burning stove. This will be displayed in the stove's title or specification and will often be followed by a 'SE', which means Smoke Exempt. If you spot it then you know that the stove has passed DEFRA's strict tests and can be burned in a smoke-control area using fuels that are approved.
Many people assume that a DEFRA approved multi fuel stove will only be suitable for use with approved smokeless fuels such as briquettes and firelogs. But this isn't strictly correct. In fact it is true that as long as you burn authorised fuels in your DEFRA stove and follow the manufacturer's instructions for safe operation, then you can burn the majority of solid fuels in a DEFRA approved stove, including the seasoned hardwood.
You'll get the most value from your DEFRA Multifuel Stove when you make use of only dry and seasoned wood with less than 20 percent. Wet wood can create excessive smoke, which could void the warranty. Mineral fuels that have a sulphur levels lower than 2 percent should be avoided in order to avoid dense ash deposits.
Versatility
There is a wide selection of styles to pick from that range from traditional designs that can be incorporated into an existing fireplace chamber or inglenook, to contemporary stoves that are ideal for homes that do not have a pre-installed fireplace surround. Many Defra approved multi fuel stoves also come with the option of adding a multi fuel grate meaning that you can burn charcoal and wood in addition to logs giving you a variety of heating options. If you intend to use your stove as a slumber burner (overnight), a Defra-approved wood burner will not be suitable because 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 you to burn wood or smokeless fuel without emitting harmful pollutants into the air. A Defra approved stove will help you stay compliant with local laws and avoid expensive penalties.
DEFRA stoves ratings and reviews -approved stoves utilize the most advanced technology for combustion to burn wood and other solid fuels in a safe way. They do this by delivering the proper amount of air into the firebox to stop the fuel from being depleted of oxygen. This stops combustibles that aren't completely burned, like ash and soot, from being blown up the chimney into the room. This means you're less likely to experience blocked chimneys, and that's an environmental benefit too.
Stove World UK is proud to offer a range of DEFRA-exempt wood burning stoves, as well as multi fuel stoves from the top brands. The stoves we offer are available in a range of styles that range from traditional to the contemporary. We also offer different sizes of flues. You can pick the model that is best suited to your needs and budget.
The FLARE Collection from Be Modern Ignite 5 Widescreen multifuel stove is a great example of an affordable Defra approved stove that delivers all the features you want. It has a large glass viewing area to enjoy the mesmerising dancing of flames. It can also burn wood and smokeless fuel.
The ACR Earlswood LS Multifuel Stove is another affordable option that can be used in smoke-free areas. It is a powerful 5kW heating capacity and also the added benefit of being able to be combined with a log store base to give you an even smaller design that is ideal that can be tucked into fireplaces with larger openings. The stove has a multifuel grate, so you can burn wood and various smokeless fuels.