Defra Approved Multi Fuel Stoves
The latest defra certified multi fuel stoves incorporate the most advanced clean burning technology with larger viewing areas and traditional designs. DEFRA compliant stoves list include preheated-airwash systems, third-level combustion and secondary, as well as the possibility of burning wood or smokeless fuels.
The UK government requires that all households living in Smoke Control Areas only use exempt appliances, and use fuels that are authorised. Stove Supermarket stocks a variety of defra exempted stoves that comply to the regulations.
Clean Burning
Defra approved multi fuel stoves have undergone rigorous tests to make sure they produce low emissions and allow you to burn smokeless fuels legally within a smoke control area. Many of these stoves also HETAS approved and have a clearSkies certification rating, meaning they meet the strictest emission regulations.
The stoves are designed with Clean Burn Technology to ensure that the wood is not separated from oxygen, which would cause it to smoulder or create black smoke. This allows the stove to maintain a constant low amount of combustion until the fuel is used up. You'll often find that a defra exempt stove has an additional secondary airflow system that ensures that briquettes with a part-burning process and other solid fuels are burned in a controlled manner that reduces harmful gases and particles.
You can choose from a variety of traditional and modern designs of multi-fuel stoves that are approved by the defra. These stoves are ideal for installation inside a fireplace chamber that is already in place. Many of these models are made by leading brands such as Arada, Stovax, Burley and Parkray and feature the latest in clean burning stove technology. They provide high heating efficiency and secondary and tertiary combustible systems to eliminate smoke particles before they are drawn up the chimney.
No matter if you reside in a smoke-free zone or not, an Defra approved log burner can be the ideal addition to your home. These stoves can be used with either natural wood or solid fuel that is smokeless. You can easily switch between both using the reversible control feature of your stove. This allows you to be flexible and flexibility, allowing you to use your stove all the all year.
To comply with building regulations, a defra exempt stove has to be installed by a certified installer who can ensure that the appliance is suitable for regular use and follows the most recent guidelines. We have a team HETAS approved installers at Choice Stoves who can install your new stove correctly and safely, assuring 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 regarding the natural environment and agriculture, food issues, and more. One of the most important areas they supervise is smoke control, which prohibits the emission of dark smoke from chimneys in urban areas (apart from certain exemptions).
If you live in an area that is smoke-controlled, or in a city with a lot of people in which smoke is controlled, you'll need a DEFRA-approved stove that can burn wood or other solid fuels to avoid annoying your neighbours. DEFRA stoves are designed to pass strict emission tests and limit their output and are therefore more environmentally more eco-friendly than older models.
DEFRA multifuel stoves are more efficient and conform to the environmental standards more than open fires or wood burners. This means you can warm a room more quickly and release less harmful gases into the air, decreasing carbon footprint.
Check for the DEFRA-approved logo when shopping for a wood or multifuel stove. It will be visible in the stove's title or specification. It may also be followed by a 'SE' which means Smoke Exempt. If you spot it you can be certain that the stove has passed DEFRA's rigorous tests and can be used in a smoke-control zone with fuels that are approved.
Many people think that a DEFRA approved multi fuel stove can only be able to be used with smokeless fuels that are approved, like briquettes and firelogs. But this isn't entirely true. In fact it is true that as long as you only burn authorised fuels in your DEFRA stove and follow the manufacturer's instructions for safe operation, you can burn most solid fuels in a DEFRA approved stove, including wood that has been seasoned.
To get the most out of your DEFRA multifuel stove, you will need to ensure that you only use dry, seasoned wood with an average moisture content of 20 percent. Using wet wood will create excessive smoke and may end your warranty. Mineral fuels with a sulphur levels below 2% should also be avoided in order to avoid dense ash deposits.
Versatility
There is a wide selection of styles to pick from, ranging from traditional designs that can be incorporated into the existing fireplace chamber or inglenook, to contemporary stoves that are perfect for homes that don't have a pre-installed fire surround. A lot of Defra approved multi fuel stoves also have the option of incorporating an grate that can be multi fuel, meaning that you can burn wood and smokeless coal in addition to logs giving you more options for heating. If you plan to use your stove as a slumber burner (overnight) then a Defra approved wood burner will not be suitable as it requires a continuous air supply.
Convenience
If you live in a smoke control zone, then a Defra Approved multi fuel stove is essential. These stoves let you burn smokeless or wood and are designed to make this happen without releasing any harmful pollutants into the atmosphere. A Defra approved stove will ensure you are within the local laws and avoid expensive penalties.
Defra-approved stoves use the most advanced technology for combustion to burn wood and other solid fuels in a safe way. They do this by delivering the correct amount of air into the firebox, thereby preventing fuel being starved of oxygen. This stops combustibles that aren't fully burned, like soot and ash, from being blown up the chimney into the room. This means that you're less likely to experience a blocked chimney and it's an environmental benefit too.
Stove World UK is proud to offer a range of DEFRA-exempt wood burning stoves, as well as multi fuel stoves from the top brands. We've got everything from traditional to modern designs and all of our stoves are available with a variety of flue sizes. This way, you'll be able to find the ideal model that will fit your needs and your budget.
The FLARE Collection from Be Modern Ignite 5 Widescreen multifuel stove is a good example of a budget Defra approved stove that comes with all the features you want. It features a panoramic glass viewing area to enjoy the mesmerising dancing of flames. It also has the ability to burn wood and smokeless fuel.
The ACR Earlswood LS multifuel stove is another affordable option that can be used in smoke controlled areas. The ACR Earlswood LS multifuel stove boasts an impressive output of 5kW in terms of heat and is able to be used with a base that stores logs to make it compact for fireplaces with larger openings. This stove also has an grate that can be used for multiple fuels so you can use a variety of smokeless fuels as well as wood if you want to expand your heating options.