Defra Wood Stoves

If you live in a smoke control area then you need a DEFRA approved wood stove. They emit a tiny amount of smoke and provide plenty of heat, light and flames.

Leading manufacturers such as Arada, Parkray, and Stovax have developed a range of Defra stoves that are traditionally styled but come with the latest in clean burning technology. These stoves are capable of burning a wide variety of fuel including authorised smokeless coal.

Efficient Combustion

The wood-burning stoves of Defra employ the most modern combustion techniques to ensure an efficient and clean combustion. They accomplish this by ensuring that the fire isn't being depleted of oxygen. This means that any part-burned combustibles that aren't fully burned won't escape up the chimney and into the air where they can cause pollution.

These Defra approved wood stoves are also better for your chimney and flue as they produce much less smoke than traditional stoves. This helps keep them clean longer, cut down on costs for maintenance and increase the performance of your wood stove.

Additionally, Defra wood stoves are ideal for those living in UK Smoke Control Areas. They permit burning wood and smokeless fuels without violating the law. You can choose from a range of sizes and heat outputs that will fit your home.

Make sure that only stoves approved by Defra are permitted to be used in smoke-controlled areas, since they have been approved for burning fuels that are approved by the government. You may be penalized if you burn fuels that are not approved by the Defra in your Defra-approved stove.

Stovax ST2 is a high performance Defra approved stove. This Defra-approved wood burning stove boasts an impressive ClearSkies score and an energy rating of A+. It is designed to be efficient, and has an air-to-fuel ratio of 1. Smoke emissions are very low at 0.26g/h.

In addition to meeting DEFRA emission standards, Fireplaces And Stove this stove has been tested independently to a strict SIA Ecodesign Ready standard and is suitable for use in smoke controlled areas. SIA Ecodesign Ready Stoves are designed to reduce emissions and are 66% more efficient than older open Fireplaces And Stove and stoves.

The best stoves that are Defra-approved are those made of hard, untreated wood that is dry and has the moisture content to be below 20 percent. This will not only help ensure that the stove operates efficiently, but it will also create less smoke and boost the heating capacity.

Reduced Emissions

Many of the Defra stoves we sell are certified as Ecodesign Ready. This means they've been regulated to be as efficient as possible and as clean burning as the EU permits. The Ecodesign regulations provide higher standards for efficiency and emissions than the government's "clearSkies" program.

The main advantage of a Defra approved stove is that it will produce significantly less smoke than an uncertified stove. This is because they are designed to ensure that the fire is supplied with an uninterrupted supply of air. This is accomplished by having a second, and sometimes a tertiary, air intake. This stops the stove from being deficient in oxygen during the combustion process and reduces the amount black smoke it releases.

Modern stoves are designed to emit less harmful particles than previous models. This is crucial, as particulate pollution can get into the bloodstream. They are then carried through the body before settling in the lungs or the heart. This could cause serious health problems, including premature death.

Despite the fact that these stoves generate significantly less harmful pollution than older models, the EU is still seeking to cut down on pollution from all sources. This is due to the fact that it is linked to a number of health problems, including asthma and fireplaces and stove other respiratory ailments.

The government has released an Environment Plan draft to help meet the new air quality goals. The plan aims at reducing the average PM2.5 concentrations in the UK to 10 micrograms/cubic metre by 2040. This will require a significant reduction in emissions from domestic fuels, such as wood burners.

One of the ways it intends to achieve this is to make it harder to purchase and install uncertified stoves in smoke control zones. Stoves that are not approved will be fined by local authorities up to PS1,000 per hour they emit smoke. If you reside in a region where smoke is controlled, it's crucial to buy a DEFRA-approved stove.

We have a selection of Defra stoves available which includes the Classic 5 clean burn multi-fuel stove that starts at just PS420. They're all safe for use in smoke-free areas and are available in a variety of styles that will fit your home.

Smoke Exempt

A DEFRA stove has passed a series tests and exams to meet the Department of Environment regulations. They are designed to make use of fuel more efficiently, while reducing harmful pollution.

If you reside in an area that is smoke-controlled and smoke-free, a DEFRA stove is essential. You can use approved fuels such as wood and multifuels. These would be restricted if not using a DEFRA approved stove. Stoves that are DEFRA approved can be called SE stoves (smoke-exempt) and display the SE logo in their name or in the specifications.

The Defra approved logo signifies that the stove has been independently tested and has been proven to burn wood in an area that is smoke-free without generating harmful smoke. It's a good sign that the manufacturer has gone further than the norm to ensure compliance with the regulations.

Some stoves have been given a top air control modified so that it is not shut completely. Shut off the air supply to the stove to stop it from burning and producing black smoke.

Stoves that have been Defra approved will typically allow you to use 5" flue liner when burning wood, however stoves that are not DEFRA approved require a 6" liner which is too big for many UK chimneys.

A Defra wood-burning stove is more environmentally friendly than older models or open fires. The latest stoves from the top manufacturers like Arada, Burley, Parkray and Stovax feature secondary and tertiary combustion methods to cut down their emissions, which helps to reduce their user's carbon footprint.

As well as providing a variety of advantages, Defra stoves are available in a wide selection of styles that can be a perfect fit for your home. Some are more striking than others, for instance the Arizona A08E woodburner, with its huge heat output and large viewing window, whereas others are more subtle such as the minimal Farringdon stove made by Aarrow. You can even get a DEFRA stove fitted in a recess like the Aarrow i400 cassette stove for an elegant and sleek look to your living room.

EPA Certification

EPA certified stoves are made to meet or exceed the emission levels required by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This means that they have been tested and designed to reduce the amount of pollution released into the air. They also generate more heat and use less wood. These benefits make EPA-certified stoves a good choice for anyone who wants to save money on fuel while still having the warm and comfortable sensation of burning wood.

Stoves that are EPA certified will have a smaller flue, saving you money on installation. This is because they're engineered to burn more efficiently than other stoves. This efficiency also increases the heating capacity of your stove which will save you money in the cost of fuel.

The EPA certification requires that stoves be tested according to strict guidelines and rules set by the government. It also assists manufacturers to maintain their quality standards and ensure that their products are safe for consumers. Stoves that are EPA certified must emit minimal levels of nitrous oxide and particulates, which means they will not emit harmful gases into the air. This is a huge benefit for homeowners living in areas that have smoke-control regulations.

If you reside in an area that is smoke-controlled and smoke-controlled, you are allowed to burn certain kinds of fuels in your stove. Defra approved appliances have been modified so that you can burn many different types of fuels, including smokeless fuels. These are typically brquettes, or other readily available dry materials that don't emit excessive smoke.

If you purchase a defra exempt stove is usually with a special top air vent that limits the extent to which the stove can be depleted of oxygen during the combustion. Too little oxygen could cause the stove to smoke and release black smoke into your home. The stoves that are exempt from Defra come with a modification that will prevent you from closing the top air vent completely.

Defra stoves are getting more popular due to their capacity to provide a cozy, warm home while helping to reduce the amount of smoke in the air. They are also simple to install and can be installed in homes that have standard flue systems as long you have a 6" flue liner.