Defra Approved Multi Fuel Stoves
The latest defra approved multi fuel stoves blend the latest technology for clean burning with larger viewing areas and traditional designs. The features include preheated airwash systems, third-level combustion and secondary as well as the ability to burn wood, or smokeless fuels.
The UK government requires that all households in Smoke Control Areas only use exempt appliances, and use fuels that are licensed. Stove Supermarket offers a range of defra exempt stoves that are in compliance with the regulations.
Clean Burning
Discover More approved stoves are subjected tests to ensure that they generate low emissions. This allows you to legally burn smokeless fuels in a smoke-free zone. Many of these stoves are also HETAS certified and come with the clearSkies certification, meaning they meet the strictest emissions regulations.
The stoves are built with Clean Burn technology to ensure that wood will never be removed from its oxygen supply, which would otherwise cause it to smoulder and release black smoke. This allows the stoves to keep a low rate of combustion until entire fuel is consumed. A defra-exempt stove will often include a secondary airflow system which ensures that the solid fuel and briquettes are burned in a controlled way, reducing harmful gases and particles.
You can buy a wide range of different styles of defra approved multi fuel stoves, which include various contemporary and traditional styles available. These are perfect for installing in an existing fireplace chamber. These models are manufactured by top brands such as Arada, Stovax and Burley and come with the latest clean burning stove technologies. These models offer high efficiency in heating, secondary and tertiary burning systems that remove smoke particles prior to being dragged up the chimney.
If you reside in a smoke-control zone or not, a Defra-approved log burner is the perfect addition to any home. They can be used with either natural wood or smokeless solid fuel. It is easy to switch between the two by using the reversible control on your stove. This gives you complete flexibility and versatility and means that you'll be able to use your stove throughout the year.
To meet the building codes, a defra exempt stove is required to be installed by a licensed installer. The installer can confirm that the appliance is in compliance with the current regulations and is appropriate for regular use. We have a team of HETAS certified installers at Choice Stoves who can install your new stove correctly and safely, ensuring you comply with government smoke emission regulations.
Low Emission Vehicles
The UK government's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs manages regulations and policies pertaining to the natural environment and agriculture, food issues, and more. One of the most important areas that they oversee is smoke control, which bans the emission of dark smoke from chimneys in urban areas (apart from certain exemptions).
If you reside in a region that is smoke-free, or a large city you'll require a DEFRA-approved stove that can burn wood or other solid fuels and keep your neighbors from being annoying. DEFRA stoves are designed to pass rigorous emission tests and limit their output, making them more environmentally more eco-friendly than older models.
In addition to being compliant with the environmental standards, DEFRA multifuel stoves are generally more efficient than traditional wood burners and open fires. This means you can get your room heated faster by using less wood and emit fewer harmful gases into the atmosphere and reduce the carbon footprint.
If you are shopping for a multifuel or wood-burning stove, make sure you look for the DEFRA approved logo. This will appear in the stove's name or specification. It may also be followed by a 'SE' which means Smoke Exempt. If you spot it then you know that the stove has passed DEFRA's stringent tests and can be burned in a smoke-control zone using fuels that are approved.
Many people believe that a DEFRA approved multi-fuel stove will only be suitable for use with authorised smokeless fuels, like briquettes and firelogs. However, this is not completely accurate. In reality, as long as you only burn approved fuels in your DEFRA stove and follow the manufacturer's recommendations to ensure safe operation, you can burn most solid fuels in the DEFRA approved stove, including wood that has been seasoned.
You'll get the most out of your DEFRA Multifuel Stove if use only dry, seasoned, or seasoned wood that has less than 20 percent. Wet wood may cause excessive smoke, which can end the warranty. Mineral fuels with a sulphur level below 2% should also be avoided to avoid the formation of excessively dense deposits of ash.
Versatility
There is a wide selection of styles available with designs ranging from traditional that will fit perfectly into an existing fireplace chamber or inglenook, to contemporary stoves that are perfect for homes that do not have a pre-installed fireplace surround. Multi fuel stoves that are Defra approved can be fitted with a multi fuel grate allowing you to burn logs, and smokeless coal. This provides you with additional heating options. If you plan to use your stove as a slumber-burner (overnight), a Defra-approved wood burner will not be suitable since it requires a constant air supply.
Convenience
If you reside in a smoke control area then a Defra Approved multi fuel stove is an absolute must-have. These stoves are designed to permit you to burn wood or smokeless fuel without emitting harmful pollutants into the air. A Defra approved stove will allow you to stay compliant with local laws and avoid expensive fines.
Defra approved stoves use the latest technology for combustion to burn cleanly wood and other authorised solid fuels. This is accomplished by introducing the correct amount of air into the firebox, thus preventing fuel from being starved for oxygen. This prevents combustibles that are part-burned like soot and ash from moving up the chimney and into the room. This means you're less likely to have blocked chimneys and it's great news for the environment as well.
Stove World UK is proud to offer a range of DEFRA-exempt wood burning stoves, as well as multi fuel stoves made by top brands. We have all styles from traditional to modern designs, and all of our stoves come with a choice of flue sizes. You can pick the model that is best suited to your budget and home.
The FLARE Collection from Be Modern Ignite 5 Widescreen multifuel stove is a good example of a low-cost Defra approved stove that has all the features you want. It has a beautiful wide-viewing glass window to take in the captivating dance of flames, and it's also capable of burning wood and smokeless fuel.
The ACR Earlswood LS Multifuel Stove is another affordable option that can be used in smoke-controlled areas. It is a powerful 5kW heating capacity and also the added benefit of being able be combined with log store bases to give you an even smaller design that is ideal that can be tucked into larger fireplace openings. The stove also has a multi-fuel grate, so you can burn a selection of non-smoke fuels as well as wood if you want to add versatility to your heating options.