What Are Defra Approved Stoves?
Also known as Defra Exempt Stoves and Smoke Control Approved Stoves These stoves are usually designed to burn Defra approved smokeless fuels, such as Anthracite ovals. However, they will not be suitable for use with wood.
To be exempt from Defra the stove's air control and flue draught have to pass tests in a laboratory. These tests are a little different from the actual conditions.
Clean Burn Technology
A DEFRA-approved stove is a wood-burning or multifuel stove that has been through a rigorous test developed by the UK Government Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. The test confirms that the stove can burn approved smokeless fuels, such as logs or briquettes in Smoke Controlled Areas. This type of stove is not just better for the environment, but it is also better for your neighbours too since it will lessen nuisance smoke.
These DEFRA stoves use specialised combustion technology that enables them to sleep or slumber longer than other stoves. This means that they can burn any approved smokeless fuels in an efficient and efficient manner while still sustaining the required heating output for your home. They achieve this by restricting the flow of oxygen into the firebox, causing the fuel to burn at a low level until it is completely depleted.
Defra stoves will often be referred to as SE stoves or smoke-free stoves. They will also sport the label or badge bearing the DEFRA Logo. You may even find them labeled as ecodesign 2022 compliant to indicate that they will be in compliance with the new Ecodesign emissions limits when they enter into force next year.
When it comes to buying a DEFRA stove there are numerous aspects you need to consider. These include the design of stove, the kinds of fuels you can burn, and the amount of heat that it is capable of producing. It is also possible to consider other features, such as a remote control system that is simple to use or an air-wash system.
There are many styles of DEFRA woodburning stoves and multi-fuel stoves available. There are a variety of traditional models to choose from when you are looking to install a stove into an existing fireplace or inglenook. However, there are also contemporary and modern models that look stunning without a surround or mantle. You should also consider what fuel you wish to use. There are DEFRA approved stoves and wood burners that are exempt from the regulations.
Suitable for Smoke Controlled Areas
Smoke Control Areas are defined in most UK cities and towns. If you reside in such an area, you will need a DEFRA-exempt stove or multifuel stove. They are designed to comply with the Clean Air Act regulations and have been tested to ensure that they burn in a smoke-free manner.
The key feature of the DEFRA approved stove is that they've been designed with Clean Burn technology, which is how they manage to be smoke free. This is achieved by directing a continuous flow of oxygen into the combustion chamber until all the fuel has been consumed. This means that the fire won't be shut off as in an ordinary stove and it will continue to burn at a low level until the fuel is completely consumed and the flue gasses are exhausted.
This means that you can legally use the stove in a Smoke Control Area using 'authorized fuels', which include manufactured smokeless fuels and wood (anthracite, smokeless briquettes and firelogs). This differs from stoves that are not approved by the Defra, which can only be used in a Smoke Control Area if they have been fitted with a special Smoke Control Kit.
Although it is possible to fit a non-DEFRA exempt wood burning stove equipped with the proper Smoke Control Kit, this is not recommended because you could be putting your family at risk of breathing in toxic gases and toxins that can cause lung damage. Furthermore, the use of a non-DEFRA exempt stove within a Smoke Control Area can result in hefty fines.
Stovax has a wide selection of multi-fuel and wood burning fireplaces, stoves, and fires that are all DEFRA exempt and are able to be used in smoke controlled areas. Enter your postcode to find the closest dealer. Our dealers will be glad to assist you in finding the perfect DEFRA-approved stove for your home.
It is important to remember that all new stoves should be installed by registered HETAS installers to ensure they're fitted safely and comply with current building regulations. A stove that is DEFRA approved and can be used in a Smoke Control Area helps to reduce the emissions that are generated, which has resulted in reducing sulphur dioxide levels in the air. Ecodesign regulation across the EU will be in effect in 2022 and will establish emissions limits and minimum efficiencies.
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There are many things to take into consideration when selecting the right stove for you that utilizes smokeless fuels. The stove has to be approved by DEFRA to be used in smoke-controlled areas. The appliance has been subjected to rigorous tests in order to reduce the emissions of particulate matter. There are also stoves that make use of smokeless fuels, which burn cleaner than traditional coal. This is better for the environment as well as your neighbours.
Smokeless fuels are usually anthracite-based and are available in the form of Briquettes. They are greener and last up to 40% longer than traditional coal. Smokeless fuels also generate more heat and emit less carbon dioxide than traditional coal.
They are more expensive than traditional coal, but they come with a number of benefits to offer you and your family. They are less difficult to light and they will not create as much soot or ash. This means that the stove's grill and the glass screen will not need cleaning as frequently. They produce dancing flames, and emit less smoke.
It is important to keep in mind that if your home is located in a zone of smoke control that you are only permitted to make use of approved fuels or wood to heat your stove. You could be fined if you burn fuels that are not approved. If you decide to use a wood burner that is not DEFRA approved, you could be creating nuisance smoke that could cause trouble for your neighbors.
It is therefore crucial to buy a DEFRA-exempt stove that permits you to burn smokeless materials within your home. All stoves in this group have been thoroughly tested to ensure they're in compliance with DEFRA regulations and do not emit harmful smoke. This is done by ensuring that they have the latest combustion technology which prevents part-burned combustibles from being released into the air.
The Right to Rent
DEFRA stoves can be wood burning or multi-fuel stoves that have been approved for use in Smoke Control Areas. They have been subjected to rigorous testing to ensure they are efficient and clean combustion, low emissions and optimum performance. They are available in many different styles to match your home's style.
Defra approved stoves are also known as SE Stoves within the market, Smoke Exempt Stoves or Smoke Control Stoves that are approved for use in the Area. All of these terms refer to the same type of stove that has been proven to meet strict UK regulations that limit smoke for a specified period of time.
The stove must only be used with approved smokeless fuels such as blue flame or anthracite. If you attempt to burn anything other than approved smokeless fuels it will create a nuisance smoke that could cause respiratory issues for people who suffer from asthma. It is the responsibility of the installer and the purchaser to verify that the appliance is suitable for their property by using the Defra calculator, ensuring that all chimney components are in order, ensuring minimum distances to combustibles are adhered to and that the size of the hearth is suitable for the stove that is being installed.
Stoves that are installed incorrectly can cause leakage, damage, and may void the warranty. Installation must be done by a HETAS-certified engineer in order to ensure that the stove is safe and installed correctly. The warranty does not cover consumables like glass, glass rope seals on windows and doors paint finishes, interior lining plates, firebricks, and baffles. These are considered as customer replaceable parts and are available from us if needed. Damage caused to the stove by salt air or high humidity environments is not covered under the warranty, neither.
The purchase of a DEFRA stove is an investment in your home, not just for the warmth it will provide you, but also for the peace of mind knowing that you are doing what you can to protect the environment and your neighbors too. You can be sure that the DEFRA-approved wood burning stove or multi-fuel stove will last many years.