Defra Wood Stoves
If you reside in a smoke control area then you require a DEFRA approved wood stove. These stoves provide a generous amount of heat, flames and light whilst emitting hardly any smoke.
Leading manufacturers such as Arada, Parkray, and Stovax have come up with a variety of Defra stoves that are traditional designed, but feature the most recent in clean burning technology. These stoves can burn many different types of fuels, including smokeless coal.
Efficient Combustion
The wood-burning stoves of Defra employ the most modern combustion techniques to ensure an efficient and clean burn. They do this by making sure that the fire is not being depleted of oxygen. This ensures that any combustibles that are not fully burnt will not escape down the chimney into the atmosphere and pollute the air.
These Defra approved wood stoves are also more suitable for your chimney and flue system since they emit less smoke than traditional stoves. This will help keep them cleaner for a longer period of time, reducing maintenance costs and enhancing the performance of your stove.
Additionally, Defra wood stoves are perfect for those who live in UK Smoke Control Areas. This is because they permit you to use wood and smokeless fuels without breaking the law. You can choose from a variety of sizes and heat outputs to suit your home.
Remember that only Defra-approved stoves can be used in smoke-controlled areas as they are pre-approved to burn authorised fuels. If you burn a non-approved fuel in your Defra approved stove, you could be punished.
If you are looking for an extremely efficient Defra approved stove look no further than the Stovax ST2. This Defra-approved wood burning stove boasts an impressive ClearSkies score and energy rating of A+. It has been designed with efficiency in mind, with an internal air-to-fuel ratio of 1:1 and a low smoke emission rate of 0.26g/h.
In addition to meeting DEFRA emission standards The stove has been tested independently to a rigorous SIA Ecodesign Ready standard and can be used in smoke controlled areas. SIA Ecodesign Ready stoves are designed to reduce emissions and are 66 percent more efficient than traditional stoves and open fires.
fireplacesandstove.com approved stoves to use are ones made from hard, dry untreated wood that has 20% moisture% or lower. This will not only help to ensure that the stove functions efficiently, but it will also create less smoke and improve the capacity of heating.
Reduced Emissions
A large portion of the Defra wood stoves we sell have been certified to be 'Ecodesign Ready'. This means that they are checked to be as efficient as possible and as clean burning as the EU allows. The Ecodesign regulations have higher standards for efficiency and emissions than government's 'clearSkies" scheme.
A stove that is approved by Defra produces less smoke than a stove that is not certified. The reason for this is that they are built to ensure a continuous flow of air to the fire. This is accomplished by having a secondary and sometimes even a tertiary air intake. This stops the stove from being depriving of air during the combustion process and reduces the amount of black smoke that it produces.
These modern stoves are also designed to produce much less harmful particulate pollution than the previous models. This is crucial because particulate pollution can be absorbed into the bloodstream and travel around the body, lodging in the lungs and the heart. This can lead to serious health problems and even premature death.
The EU wants to reduce pollution from any source, despite the fact that newer models produce less harmful pollutant. This is due to the fact that it has been linked to a number of health issues, including asthma and other respiratory ailments.
In order to meet the new standards for air quality the government has released the draft Environment Plan. The plan aims at reducing the average PM2.5 concentrations in the UK to 10 micrograms/cubic metre by 2040. This will require the reduction of the emissions of domestic fuels, which includes wood stoves.
To achieve this the goal, it will be difficult to purchase and install stoves that are not certified in smoke control zones. Stoves that aren't certified will be penalized by local authorities up to PS1,000 per hour that they release smoke. If you live in an area where smoke is controlled, it's essential to purchase a DEFRA approved stove.
We have a range of Defra Stoves including the Classic 5 Clean Burn Multi-Fuel Stove that is priced at PS420. They're all suitable for use in smoke controlled areas and come in a range of styles that will fit your home.
Smoke Exempt
A DEFRA stove is an engineered wood burner that has passed a series rigorous tests and examinations to ensure that it is in compliance with the Department of Environment's regulations. They are designed to make use of fuel more efficiently by reducing harmful pollution.
If you reside in a smoke-free zone, then a DEFRA approved stove is essential. It permits you to use approved fuels such as wood and other multifuels that would normally be restricted if you were not using a DEFRA stove. Stoves that are DEFRA approved are sometimes called SE (smoke exempt) stoves. They will also have the SE logo on their specifications or names.
The Defra approved logo indicates that the stove has been independently tested and is able to burn wood in an area that is smoke-free without producing harmful smoke. It's a good indication that the manufacturer has gone above and beyond to comply with the rules.
Some stoves have been given a top air control altered so that it is not closed completely. Shut off the air supply to a log burner to prevent it from burning and generating black smoke.
Stoves that are Defra approved usually allow you to use a 5" flue liner when burning wood, however non-DEFRA approved stoves require a 6" liner which is too large for many UK chimneys.
A Defra wood-burning stove is more eco-friendly than earlier models or open fires. The most recent stoves from top manufacturers such as Arada, Burley, Parkray and Stovax feature secondary and tertiary combustion systems to cut down their emissions, which can help to reduce the carbon footprint.
Defra stoves are available in a variety of styles to suit your home. They offer a number of benefits and are also available in a range of sizes. Some are more striking than others, such as the Arizona A08E woodburner with its large heat output and a large glass view window, while others are more subtle such as the minimal Farringdon stove from Aarrow. You can also have a DEFRA stove incorporated into a recess such as the Aarrow i400 cassette stove for an elegant and sleek look to your living room.
EPA Certification
EPA certified stoves meet or exceed emissions levels set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). They have been tested to ensure that they do not release pollutants released into the air. They also generate more heat with less wood. These benefits make EPA certified stoves an excellent option for those who want to save money on fuel while enjoying the warm, comfortable sensation of burning wood.
Stoves that are EPA certified can use a smaller flue, saving you money on installation. This is because they're engineered to be more efficient than other stoves. This efficiency also increases the heating capacity of your stove which will save you money in fuel costs.
The EPA certification requires that stoves be tested according to strict regulations and rules imposed by the government. It also helps manufacturers maintain the highest standards of quality and ensures that their products are safe to consumers. Stoves that are EPA certified must have low nitrous oxide and particulate emission levels which means that they do not release harmful gases into the air. This is a huge advantage for homeowners in areas that have smoke-control regulations.
If you live in a smoke controlled zone, you are able to burn certain types of fuel in your stove. Defra approved appliances have been altered so that you can burn various fuels, including smokeless fuels. These fuels are usually briquettes, or other readily-available dry materials that do not generate excessive smoke.
If you purchase an exempt stove from defra, it will usually come with a top air vent that restricts how much the stove will be depleted of oxygen during the combustion. A lack of oxygen could cause your stove to smoulder, releasing smoke that is black into the home. The stoves that are exempt from Defra come with a modification that will prevent you from closing the top air vent all the way.
Defra stoves are becoming more popular due to their capability to provide a warm, comfortable home while reducing the amount of smoke that is in the air. They are easy to install and can be utilized in homes that have standard chimney systems so long as they have 6" liner.