Defra Exempt Multi Fuel Stoves

There is a great range of defra exempt multi fuel stoves that will fit in with any home. Defra approved appliances comply with government regulations, and are designed to maximize fuel efficiency with low emissions.

This is especially important when you reside in a smoke-free zone. Even if you do not have a smoke control area, a Defra stove is safer for your chimney as well as your neighbors.

Defra Approved

You may have noticed on our website that a few of our wood-burning stoves are listed as being DEFRA exempt or premium DEFRA stoves approved. These terms may seem like jargon to the average homeowner, but they're not.

DEFRA stands for Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and they oversee policies and regulations regarding the environment, farming and food. Defra approved stoves have been tested rigorously to ensure that they comply with the government's strict rules for the emission of smoke during their operation. These stoves are specifically designed to burn the fuels of coal and wood more efficiently. This means they produce less pollutants.

This is a good thing for those living in a Smoke Control Area as the law currently bans the release of smoke within such areas unless using a DEFRA approved stove and a fuel approved by DEFRA. In the past it was possible to install a non Defra approved wood stove in a Smoke Control Area, as long that you used only authorized fuels. In January 2022, the rules will be changed and stoves that are not approved aren't allowed to be used unless they are equipped with a secondary or third-party system that will reduce their productions of particulate, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides and organic gaseous substances.

Our Defra approved ranges are equipped with a mechanism that prevents you from closing the top air vent completely. This could result in the fire to smolder and release smoke into your home. Instead, these stoves come with an adjustable air supply that will allow you to open the top vent slightly and still keep an efficient and safe burn.

A stove that is Defra-approved can be equipped with a 5-inch chimney liner. This is important since there are a variety of building regulations which state that you must have a chimney with at least 5 inches of diameter.

Smoke Control Areas

If you live in a smoke control area you'll require a Defra approved stove if you wish to legally burn wood in your home. DEFRA has tested these stoves to confirm that they meet the strict standards for smoke emissions in smoke control zones. On the Defra site, you can find a list of places which require a stove that has been approved by DEFRA.

Multifuel stoves and stoves exempt from Defra

A Defra approved wood stove, also called a DEFRA Multi Fuel or Wood Burning Stove is one that has been through a rigorous test developed by the Department for Environment, Farming and Rural Affairs. The UK government agency responsible for protecting our natural environment, promoting the food and agriculture industries and ensuring a flourishing rural economic. The tests Defra Approved Stoves must clear are designed to ensure that the appliance emits only minimal amounts of grit and smoke when it is in operation.

A lot of the Defra Exempt stoves we stock at Stove Supermarket are multi fuel stoves that allow you to burn authorised smokeless fuels and seasoned wood. These stoves are referred to as Premium DEFRA Stoves stoves, Defra approved wooden burners and are abbreviated SE.

In contrast to older stoves that are generally not suitable for use in Smoke Control Areas, the latest Defra woodburning and multi-fuel stoves come with secondary and tertiary air systems in order to ensure that the wood is completely burned before it exits the chimney. This is a cleaner process than simply putting a piece of wood on the stove for long periods of time. It also reduces the amount nuisance smoke that can be produced.

If you live in an Smoke Control Area, or if you are thinking of moving to one, a Defra exempt stove is the best choice for your home. It's not only more eco-friendly and efficient, but it also helps to reduce the amount of smoke that can upset your neighbors.

You can still enjoy open fires, barbecues, and pizza ovens in your garden but remember that toxic or excessive smoke could be a nuisance for the law and you could be fined. You are also not permitted to use damp, wet or rotting wood, or other fuels in an open flame or stove within a Smoke Control Area.

Burning Other Fuels Other Than Petroleum

Defra Approved Stoves are designed to burn different types of fuels including wood. They burn wood so efficiently that they comply with the strict regulations of the government for emissions when operating in smoke zones for control. They can be used in any smoke-control area, as long as they are burning approved fuels like logs, briquettes and pellets. Stoves that have been approved by Defra will usually be identified by the an 'SE' logo that signifies Smoke Exempt.

A stove that is Defra-approved differs from a typical multifuel stove in that it has secondary air vents which pre-heat air prior to entering the firebox. The pre-heated air helps ensure that the entire fuel is ignited and burned, leading to an efficient combustion process. It also helps to reduce the build-up of soot up and prevents the chimney from getting blocked. Defra stoves have internal baffles that help regulate the flames, and maintain an even heat distribution.

Stoves that are not approved by DEFRA in areas with smoke control could result in heavy fines from the UK government's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). To avoid the risk of being accused of trespassing by Defra you should only purchase and make use of a DEFRA approved stove that has been tested to meet the government's strict standards.

DEFRA stoves are also known as Clean Burn stoves. They can be used with all kinds of fuel but are best suited to wood that is soft and dry. They're built with air vents that are unable to be completely closed so the stove will always have oxygen to help ensure pure combustion and minimize soot and noxious gases.

This technology is not only compliant with the current air quality standards of the government, but also with future Ecodesign standards that will come in place in 2022. Stovax stoves that burn wood and multifuel will be branded with the SIA Ecodesign Ready label, which means they are compliant with the new emission standards that are more stringent. These new standards are part of the government’s continuous efforts to ensure that the air in the country healthy and clean.

Installation

If you reside in a Smoke Control Zone, a Defra-exempt multi fuel stove can help you comply with regulations. These wood-burning and multi fuel stoves have been tested independently in order to ensure they meet the strict standards of smoke emission required in a smoke control area. These stoves can be used to burn wood or other approved fuels like coal without worrying about the levels of smoke they generate.

Stoves that are DEFRA approved can reduce smoke levels by using advanced combustion techniques that produce less smoke. They typically employ the second stage of combustion that re-burns a portion of the waste materials from the initial stage, making them even cleaner and more efficient. In addition to the reduced emissions they also reduce the amount of soot that builds up in the chimney and flue.

If you live in a region that is smoke-controlled this is an important idea to be aware of. You can use a fireplace more often and for a longer time. Plus, you will save money on your energy bills. These wood burning and multi-fuel stoves are great for the environment as they produce less pollutant. They can also be used to burn more materials than other stoves.

The majority of stoves can be transformed into DEFRA exempt using a simple manufacturer supplied kit. This kit can alter the air vents on the stove to ensure that they do not close at night. This is called slumbering, and allows part-burned combustibles that would otherwise block the flue to be released into the air. DEFRA approved stoves do not sleep, premium defra stoves and therefore are more eco-friendly and are less likely to block the chimney.

It is recommended that a HETAS registered installer or a Building Control officer install your DEFRA approved appliance to get the most out of it. You will have peace of assurance that the installation was carried out in accordance with the correct specifications and is compliant with the current regulations. It also helps protect your warranty since the installer is able to self-certify their own work.