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What is a Defra Approved Wood Burning Stove?

If you live in a region where smoke is controlled, it's essential to purchase a DEFRA-exempt stove. A DEFRA exempt (or SE) stove permits you to burn wood legally in a smoke-controlled space.

They are independently tested to ensure the lowest emissions. Stoves that are certified as such often feature the 'Defra approved' logo in their names or specifications.

Approved for Smoke Controlled Areas

Many people believe that living in a smoke control zone means that they aren't able to make use of a fireplace that burns wood. This isn't the case. Most cities and large towns fall under a smoke control zone however, that doesn't mean that they aren't able to use a wood burning stove. It's simply that they must burn authorised fuels in their stove (usually Briquettes). The Defra approved stove is a specific type of wood-burning stove that has been inspected to ensure it meets certain standards in regards to the emissions it emits when burning authorised fuels, and therefore it can be legally used in smoke control Area.

The Defra Logo is widely used in the industry, and many stoves have the SE after their names to signify that they are smoke-free. To be SE approved the stove must meet strict emission criteria. This means that you can rest assured that you're buying the best DEFRA stoves wood stove that is available.

If you search for a wood-burning stove that is Defra exempt or has SE after its name, you will often discover that the manufacturer has done things like ensuring that there are enough air intakes on the front of the stove to allow full combustion of the fuel and that the chimney outlet size is adequate to stop the build-up of soot. This is crucial because it ensures that smoke from the wood stove doesn't escape through the chimney into your home.

A Defra-approved stove allows you to use a 5" liner that is in compliance with UK building regulations. Non-Defra-approved stoves require an 6" liner.

At Stovax we are pleased to offer a range of Defra approved stoves and fires. We also have our Ecodesign Ready stoves that have been designed with the future of air quality standards in mind. In fact, many of our Defra approved stoves are suitable for use with smoke control kits for properties in a Smoke Control Area and therefore can be used with a range of smokeless fuels that are authorised, such as fire logs.

Approved for Smokeless Fuels

A DEFRA approved wood burning stove, also known as a DEFRA exempt stove is the only kind of stove you can install in a smoke control zone if you plan to use it to burn solid fuel (wood and preferably well-seasoned). They are inspected by the government to ensure that they don't produce excessive levels of smoke. They can be used with 'authorised fuels (coal only).

The difference between a DEFRA-approved kitchen and one that is not approved is usually very small. Modern stoves can be transformed into DEFRA compliant with a kit that is supplied by the manufacturer and fitted in a matter of minutes. This is due to the fact that DEFRA recommended stoves approved appliances must pass extremely stringent tests and are restricted in the amount of smoke they are able to produce.

To ensure that the restrictions are not violated the stove has to be able to limit its combustion air to ensure that it doesn't starve itself of oxygen and cause it to smolder. This is achieved by a mechanism in the stove which opens a small amount of air into the firebox during combustion which is often hidden inside the stove and underneath the base of the firebox.

nrg-5kw-eco-design-portable-stove-multifuel-cast-iron-fireplace-defra-approved-275.jpgStove World UK has a large selection of premium DEFRA stoves approved stoves, from some of the most reputable manufacturers in the world including Stovax Arada and Burley. These are available in a huge range of styles and finishes. You can also pick from an impressive range of Ecodesign ready stoves that have been designed to meet future requirements for air quality.

Smoke Control Zones are predominantly in large cities and towns. You can visit the website of your local authority to find out if you live in one of these. It is important to purchase a DEFRA-approved stove if you live in a smoke-controlled area. This will help you avoid being fined by the local authority. If you use coal or any other solid fuels in a stove that is not approved stove, you may be fined PS300.

Approved for wood

A DEFRA approved wood stove also called a smoke exempt stove, is a device that can be utilized in a Smoke Control Area when burning wood. The stove will have the Defra approved symbol or 'SE' the front of its name, which means it can only be used in smoke-controlled areas where you can burn approved fuels. In this case wood is the fuel.

The older wood stoves can release a lot of particulate matter into the atmosphere which can trigger or contribute to respiratory problems, asthma attacks, heart issues and premature death. This is why it is essential to buy new wood stoves that meets the strict emission standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Look for a "EPA 2020 Certified" label, which indicates that the stove is in compliance with the emissions limits currently in place.

If you purchase a stove that is not EPA-certified, and you reside in a smoking zone it is necessary to recertify it before you can use the stove. This can be expensive and time-consuming, however it is legally required. In addition homeowners who sell a home that has a wood stove that is not certified could be liable for clean air tax credits as well as fines.

With a kit or an adjustment provided by the installer, a majority of modern stoves can be made Defra-approved. This is due to the primary difference between the DEFRA approved stove and one which aren't, is the combustion air management system that regulates how much air flows through the stove during normal operation. The change is usually made on the underside of the firebox or within the base.

nrg-defra-5kw-eco-design-stove-multifuel-cast-iron-fireplace-portable-indoor-space-heater-268.jpgSome manufacturers produce two different versions of a wood stove. One is Defra-approved while the other that isn't. The reason for this is that the cost of putting a stove through the rigorous Defra testing is costly. To offset these costs, they will sell the non approved version at a lower price. The DEFRA-approved version has undergone the combustion air modification as part of the test procedure.

Approved Gas

Prior to the Clean Air Acts, residential homes could use any fuel they wanted to, leading to high levels of smoke emissions. This led to health issues. To prevent this Defra established Smoke Control Areas which meant that homes in residential areas couldn't emit any smoke from their wood burners or multifuel stoves unless the appliance was Defra certified to burn only approved fuels like manufactured smokeless coals and anthracite.

Defra approved stoves, also referred to as SE (Smoke Exempt) Stoves, have been subjected to stringent testing to prove that they can burn cleanly approved fuels in a Smoke Control Area. They accomplish this by using the latest combustion technology which constantly delivers a minimum level of secondary air to the firebox to ensure that even if the stove is operating with fuels that are authorised, such as anthracite or manufactured smokeless coals, it will still be able to comply with the regulations of defra exempt stoves for Smoke Control Areas.

If you're looking for an all-new wood burning stove and you live in a Smoke Control Area then we would recommend that you look at the wide selection of Defra approved stoves that can be found at The Stove Yard. We have a broad collection of traditional, contemporary and inset DEFRA approved energy-efficient stoves; please click the following website, approved stoves from the most reputable manufacturers such as Stovax, Arada, Burley and AGA.

The good news is that there is no visual difference between a Defra-approved woodburning stove and one that isn't. However, the Defra-approved models do have a few features designed to make them burn more efficiently. They generally have a different grate as well as air vents. On the gas models they might also have a different sized flue outlet.

A Defra Approved Stove will almost always have five" flue outlet (125mm). This means you can use a smaller stainless steel twin wall flexible liner, which is less expensive than a 6" (150mm). This is beneficial when putting a Defra-approved wood burning stove into an old or non-standard chimney stack. It saves money on re-lining a larger diameter chimney liner.

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