Defra Exempt Multi Fuel Stoves
There's a huge selection of defra-exempt multi fuel stoves that can be used in any home. Defra approved stoves meet government regulations and are designed to burn fuel efficiently with low emissions.
This is particularly crucial if you live in a smoke control zone. But even if do not, a Defra stove is more beneficial for your chimney as well as your neighbors.
Defra Approved
You may have noticed on our website, several wood burning stoves are described as DEFRA exempted or DEFRA approved. For the average homeowner, these terms could sound like jargon that they don't need to be aware of, but this could not be further from the truth.
DEFRA is the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. They are accountable for policies and regulations relating to food, agriculture, and the environment. Defra approved stoves have passed rigorous tests to ensure they abide by the government's strict rules for the emission of smoke during their operation. These stoves are additionally designed to burn authorized fuels such as wood and coal more efficiently, meaning that they emit less pollution.
It is good news for those who live in a Smoke Control Area because the law currently prohibits smoke emissions within these areas, unless you use a DEFRA-approved stove and an approved fuel. In the past, it has been possible to install a non-Defra-approved stove in a Smoke Control Area as long as you only used approved fuels, such as wood. But, as of January 2022 the laws are changing and stoves that aren't approved will not be allowed to be installed unless they have been equipped with a secondary or tertiary combustion system that can dramatically reduce their production of particulate matter NOx, carbon dioxide and organic gaseous compounds.
Our Defra approved ranges are also equipped with a mechanism that prevents you from closing the top air vent completely. This could lead to the fire to ignite and release smoke into your home. These stoves feature an adjustable air supply that allows you to open the top vent just a little and still maintain the safety of a clean, efficient burn.
A Defra-approved stove can also be equipped with a 5-inch chimney liner. This is crucial because the majority of codes for building require chimneys to have a minimum of 5 inches diameter.
Smoke Control Areas
If you live in a zone of smoke control, you will need a Defra approved stove to legally burn wood in your home. DEFRA has tested these stoves to ensure they meet the strict standards for smoke emissions required in smoke zones for control. You can view the list of areas for which you need a Defra approved stove on the Defra website.
Defra Exempt Stoves & Multi Stoves Fuel
A Defra approved wood stove, also called a DEFRA Multi Wood Burning Stove or Fuel, will have passed a stringent test that was developed by the Department for Environment, Farming and Rural Affairs. The UK government agency responsible for ensuring the protection of our natural environment, supporting the food and farming industries, and ensuring a flourishing rural economic. The tests Defra Approved Stoves must clear are designed to ensure that the appliance produces only small amounts of grit or smoke when it is operating.
Stove Supermarket offers a variety of Defra Exempt Stoves that are multi-fuel stoves. This means that you can use smokeless wood that is authorised as well as well-seasoned fuels. These stoves are also known as Defra stoves, Defra approved wooden burners and are abbreviated SE.
The most recent Defra multi-fuel stoves and woodburning stoves are equipped with secondary and tertiary ventilation systems that ensure that the wood is completely burned before it leaves the chimney. This is more efficient than simply putting a piece of wood on the fire for a long period of time. It also reduces the amount of nuisance smoke that can be produced.
If you live or plan to move into an area designated as a Smoke Control Area then a stove that is Defra-exempt will be the best choice for you. It is not only more sustainable and efficient, but it also helps reduce the nuisance smoke that could make your neighbors angry.
You are still able to use open fires, barbecues, and pizza ovens in your yard but be aware that excessive or toxic smoke could be a nuisance for the law and you may be fined. In a Smoke Control Area You are not allowed to use open flames or stoves that burn damp, rotten or wet wood or any other fuels.
Burning Other Fuels Besides Cars
Defra Approved stoves are made to burn a wide variety of fuels including wood. They burn wood with such efficiency that they comply with the strict government regulations for emissions when operating in smoke control zones. You can use them in any smoke control area provided they are burning approved fuels, such as pellets, briquettes, and logs. Stoves that have been approved by Defra will be branded with the SE' logo which means Smoke Exempt.
A stove that is approved by Defra differs from a typical multifuel stove in that it has secondary air vents that heat air before it enters into the firebox. This pre-heated air helps ensure that all the fuel is ignited and burned, which results in more efficient combustion. It also prevents the build-up of soot up and prevents the chimney from clogging. Defra stoves also come with internal baffle plates which help to regulate the flames and ensure an even heat distribution.
The use of non-Defra-approved stoves in areas that are smoke-free could result in substantial fines from the UK government's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). To avoid being charged by visit this link should only buy and use a DEFRA approved stove that has been tested to meet the government's strict requirements.
DEFRA stoves are also referred to as Clean Burn stoves. They are compatible with all kinds of fuel, but they are particularly suited to dry soft and hard wood. The air vents aren't closed completely, meaning there is always oxygen to support clean combustion.
This technology not only complies with the current standards for air quality but also the upcoming Ecodesign requirements that will go in 2022. Stovax wood-burning and multifuel stoves will be marked with the SIA Ecodesign Ready label, that confirms they comply with the new standards for emission. These new standards are being introduced as a part of the government's continued efforts to keep the country's air clean and healthy.
Installation
If you live in a smoke control area then a Defra exempt multi fuel stove will aid you in observing the regulations. This is because these multi fuel and wood burning stoves have been tested independently to ensure they meet the strict standards for smoke emissions required in a Smoke Control Area. These appliances can burn wood or other fuels, such as coal without concern about the amount of smoke they emit.
Stoves that are DEFRA approved are able to reduce smoke levels through advanced combustion technology that produces less smoke. They usually employ the second stage of combustion that re-burns some of the waste products that were discarded from the initial stage, making them even cleaner and more efficient. They reduce not just the amount of emissions but also the amount of soot in the chimney and flue.
This is great news if you reside in a smoke-free area since it means you can enjoy a real fire more often and longer, with the added benefit of having lower utility bills. These wood burning and multi-fuel stoves are good for the environment as they produce less pollution. They can also be used to burn more fuel than other stoves.
A simple kit provided by the manufacturer can make many stoves DEFRA-exempt. This kit alters the air vents of the stove to ensure that they are not closed at night. This is referred to as slumbering. It allows part-burned combustibles to be released into the air instead of being pushed up the chimney where they could block the flue. DEFRA approved stoves do not sleep and are, therefore, better for the environment and are less likely to block the chimney.
To make the most of your DEFRA approved stove it is recommended you have it professionally installed by an HETAS registered installer or an Building Control Officer. You'll be able to rest in assurance that the installation was carried out according to the correct specifications and is in compliance with the latest regulations. Additionally, it will also help guarantee your warranty as the installer will be able to self-certify their work.