8 Tips To Enhance Your Defra Approved Stove List Game

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What is a Defra Approved Wood Burning Stove?

If you reside in a smoke control area then you must buy a DEFRA exempt stove. A DEFRA exempt stove (or SE) permits you to legally burn wood in a smoke controlled area.

nrg-8kw-black-cast-iron-wood-burning-stove-defra-eco-design-high-efficiency-indoor-use-287.jpgThey are independently tested to ensure the lowest possible emissions. Stoves that are certified as such often feature the 'Defra approved' logo in their name or specification.

Approved for Smoke Controlled Areas

Many people believe that living in a smoke-free zone means that they aren't able to use a wood burning fireplace. This is not true. Most cities and large towns are in a smoke control zone however, that doesn't mean that they aren't able to use a wood burning stove. It just means they need to burn authorised fuels in their stove (usually Briquettes). The Defra approved stove is a kind of wood burning stove that has been inspected to ensure it meets certain criteria regarding the emissions it emits when burning authorised fuels and consequently, it is able to be legally used in a Smoke Control Area.

The Defra Logo is widely used in the industry, and many stoves are marked with the SE after their names to signify that they are smoke-free. To be able to be SE approved, it must satisfy strict criteria in regards to emissions So you can be certain that if you select a stove that is defra exempt, you are getting the cleanest and best burning wood stove available.

If you search for a wood-burning stove that is defra Approved low emission stoves exempt or has SE after its name, you'll often find that the manufacturer has done things like ensuring that there are enough air intakes on the front of the stove to permit full combustion of the fuel and that the chimney outlet size is sufficient to stop the build-up of soot. This is important as it ensures that the smoke from the stove doesn't escape through the chimney and into your home.

A stove that is Defra-approved permits you to use a 5" liner which is compliant with UK building regulations. Non-Defra-approved stoves require a 6" liner.

At Stovax we are pleased to offer a variety of Defra approved stoves and fires, alongside our Ecodesign Ready stoves that have been created with the future standards of air quality in mind. In fact, many of our Defra approved stoves are capable of being used with smoke control kits for properties in a Smoke Control Area and can therefore be used with a range of authorised smokeless fuels including fire logs.

Approved for Smokeless Fuels

A DEFRA approved wood burning stove, also known as a DEFRA exempt stove is the only type of stove you can install in a smoke control area when you plan to use it to burn solid fuel (wood and preferably well-seasoned). They are inspected by the government to ensure that they don't create excessive amounts of smoke and can be used with approved fuels (coal only).

The difference between a DEFRA-approved kitchen and one that isn't approved is usually quite small. With a kit from the manufacturer, a lot of modern stoves can be transformed into DEFRA compliant in only a few minutes. This is due to the fact that a Defra approved stove has to undergo very rigorous tests and has to be limited on how much smoke it is able to produce.

To ensure that the restrictions are not violated the stove must be able to limit the amount of combustion air to ensure that it doesn't starve itself of oxygen which can cause it to smolder. This is achieved by the mechanism that allows a small amount air into the firebox when it is burning. It is usually hidden inside the stove or underneath the base of its firebox.

Stove World UK has a vast selection of DEFRA approved stoves, made by some of the top brands in the country such as Stovax Arada and Burley. These are available in a vast variety of styles and finishes. You can also pick from an impressive selection of Ecodesign ready stoves that have been designed to meet the future air quality requirements.

Smoke Control Areas are typically located around large cities and towns and you can look up the official website of your local authority to see if your area is classified as one. It is crucial to buy an approved DEFRA stove if you live in a smoke-controlled area. This will help you avoid a fine from the local authority. If you use coal or other solid fuels using a non approved stove, you could be fined up PS300.

Approved for wood

A DEFRA approved clean burning stoves approved stove, also referred to as a smoke exempt wood stove is a device that can be used to burn wood in smoke Control Area. The stove will bear the Defra approved logo or 'SE' after its name which means it is able to be used in smoke-controlled areas that burn approved fuels that is, in this instance, wood.

A lot of older wood stoves release lots of particles into the air, which can cause or contribute to respiratory problems, asthma attacks, heart problems and premature death. This is why it's crucial to purchase new wood stoves that meets the strict emission standards established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Look for a "EPA 2020 Certified" label, which means that the stove meets the emissions limits that are now in place.

If you purchase an appliance that isn't EPA certified and you reside in a zone of smoke control it is necessary to have it recertified before you can use it. It can be costly and time-consuming, however it is legally required. Homeowners who decide to sell a property with wood stoves that are not certified could be liable for tax credits or fines that relate to the clean air.

With a kit or an adjustment supplied by the installer, the majority of modern stoves can be Defra approved. The major difference between DEFRA approved stoves and those that aren't is the combustion air control system, which regulates the amount of air that flows through the stove when it's in normal operation. Modifications are typically done to the base or the side of the firebox that is underneath the stove.

Some manufacturers produce two versions of their wood stoves, one that is Defra approved and the other not. The reason behind this is that the cost of putting a wood stove through the rigorous Defra testing is high. To help recoup these costs, they will sell the non-approved version at a lower cost. The DEFRA-approved version has been through the modification to the combustion air as part of the test procedure.

Gas Approved

Prior to the Clean Air Acts, residential homes could use any fuel they wanted, which resulted in excessive smoke emissions. This led to health issues. To stop this, Defra created Smoke Control Areas which meant that residential homes could not emit any smoke from their multifuel stoves or wood burners unless the appliance was Defra approved for burning only fuels that were authorised, such as manufactured smokeless coals and anthracite.

Defra approved SE (Smoke-Exempt) Stoves have been put through rigorous tests to demonstrate that they can burn authorised fuels cleanly within a Smoke Control Area. The latest technology for combustion delivers a constant minimum of secondary air into the firebox. This lets the stove comply with Defra standards for Smoke Control Areas even when it is using authorised fuels like anthracite as well as manufactured smokeless coals.

The Stove Yard has a large selection of 5kw defra multifuel stove-approved stoves which are perfect for those who reside in a smoke control area and need a new wood-burning fireplace. We have a wide range of Defra-approved stoves, including traditional, contemporary and inset models, from leading manufacturers like Stovax. Arada, Burley, and AGA.

The good news is that there is no visual difference between a stove approved by Defra and a non-approved model. However, the Defra-approved models do have a few features that are designed to make them burn cleaner. They generally have a different grate design as well as air vents. On the gas versions, they may also have a different sized flue outlet.

A affordable DEFRA stoves Approved Stove will almost always have 5" flue outlet (125mm). This means that you can use a smaller stainless twin wall flexible liner that is less expensive than a 6" (150mm). This is beneficial when putting an approved wood burning stove from Defra in an older or non-standard chimney stack. It saves money on re-lining a larger diameter chimney liner.

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