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| How To Identify The Defra Approved Stove List That's Right For You | |
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| by Florencia Stockton | Date 2024-08-02 18:59:48 | hit 90 |
 If you live in a zone of smoke control then you must buy a DEFRA exempt stove. A DEFRA exempt (or SE) stove permits you to burn wood legally in a smoke-controlled area.The stoves are independently tested for the lowest emission possible. Stoves with this status are often branded with the 'Defra-approved logo on their specifications or name. Approved for Smoke Controlled Areas Many people believe that living in a Smoke Control Area means you can't use a wood-burning stove however this isn't true. Most cities and large towns are within a smoke control zone, but that doesn't mean they can't use a wood burning stove. It just means they have to burn approved fuels in their stove (usually briquettes). The Defra-approved stove is a wood-burning stove that has been thoroughly tested to ensure that it meets certain criteria in terms of the emissions it generates when burning approved materials. It can therefore be legally used in a smoke control area. The Defra Logo is widely used in the industry, and a lot of stoves are marked with the SE after their names to indicate they are smoke-free. To be SE approved, a stove must meet strict emission criteria. This means that you can be confident you're buying the best wood Portable 5KW Stove - MultiFuel Iron Fireplace NRG available. If you are searching for a wood-burning stove which is Defra-exempt, or has SE after its title You will notice that the manufacturer might have taken steps to make sure that there are enough air intakes on the front of the stove to allow for full combustion of fuel, and that the size of the chimney outlet is sufficient to prevent accumulation of soot. This is important because it will ensure that the smoke from the stove does not escape through the chimney and into your home. Another benefit of an Defra approved stove is that it typically allows you to install it with a 5" chimney liner, which is in compliance with UK building regulations. However, stoves that are not Defra approved will need to be fitted with a bigger 6" liner. At Stovax we are delighted to offer a variety of Defra stoves Advantages approved stoves and fires, alongside our Ecodesign Ready stoves that have been designed with the future standards of air quality in mind. Many of our stoves that are Defra-approved can also be used in combination with a smoke control system for homes located in Smoke Control Areas. They can be used to burn a variety 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 that you can put in a smoke control area in the event that you intend to make use of it for solid fuel (wood or wood that is well-seasoned). The government tests these stoves to ensure that they don't emit excessive smoke and that they are only suitable for use with approved fuels. The difference between a DEFRA approved stove and a non-approved one typically is very small. Many modern stoves can easily be converted to DEFRA conforming with a kit that is supplied by the manufacturer and then fitted within a matter of minutes. This is because the Defra approved stove has to undergo rigorous testing and must be restricted to the amount of smoke it can generate. To ensure that these limitations are maintained during testing the stove must be able to limit the combustion air supply so that it does not deplete itself of oxygen, which can cause it to smolder. This is done by a mechanism inside the stove that allows an air pocket into the firebox during combustion which is typically hidden within the stove and underneath the base of the fire box. Stove World UK offers a large selection of DEFRA approved stoves from the top manufacturers in the country including Stovax, Arada and Burley. These are available in a huge variety of styles and colors. You can also pick from a wide variety of Ecodesign ready stoves that have been specifically designed to meet future standards for air quality. Smoke Control Zones are located predominantly in towns and cities with large populations. You can visit the website of your local authority to find out if you live in one. If you live in a smoke controlled area it is crucial to purchase an DEFRA approved stove for your home, to avoid being fined by your local authority. If you burn coal or other solid fuels in a non approved stove, you may be fined up PS300. Approved for Wood A DEFRA approved wood stove, also known as a smoke exempt stove is an appliance that can be utilized in a Smoke Control Area when burning wood. The stove will bear the Defra approved logo or have an 'SE' in its name meaning it is able to be used in smoke controlled areas, when burning approved fuels which is in this case wood. Many older wood stoves emit large amounts of particulate matter. These can cause or worsen asthma attacks, respiratory issues and heart problems. It is therefore important to buy a wood stove that is in compliance with strict emission standards established by the Environmental Protection Agency. Look for the "EPA 2020 Certified Label" which indicates that the stove is in compliance with the emission limits currently in place. If you purchase a stove that is not EPA certified and you reside in a smoke control area it is necessary to have it recertified before you can use it. It is costly and time-consuming, but the law requires it. Additionally homeowners who sell a house with a wood stove that isn't certified could be liable for clean air tax credits as well as fines. Most modern stoves can be altered to become Defra approved using an adjustment kit or a kit that the installer provides. 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 operating normally. The modification will usually be made on the underside of the firebox or within the base. Some manufacturers will produce two versions of their wood stoves one that is Defra approved and the other that is not. This is due to the process of putting a stove through the stringent Defra tests is very expensive, so to help recoup some of the cost, they'll offer the non-approved model at a lower price. The DEFRA-approved model will have been subjected to the modification of the combustion air as part of the test procedure. Approved for Gas Prior to the Clean Air Acts, residential homes could burn any fuel they wanted to, leading to large amounts of smoke emissions. This led to health issues. To stop this, Defra created Smoke Control Areas which meant that homes in residential areas couldn't emit any smoke from their multifuel stoves or wood burners unless the appliance was Defra approved to burn only approved fuels like manufactured smokeless coals and anthracite. Defra approved SE (Smoke-Exempt) Stoves have been subjected to rigorous testing in order to prove that they can efficiently burn fuels that are approved within a Smoke Control Area. The latest combustion technology delivers an unabated minimum of secondary air into the firebox. This lets the stove comply with Defra standards for Smoke Control Areas even when it is used with approved fuels like anthracite and manufactured smokeless coals. If you're in the market for a brand new wood-burning stove and you live in a Smoke Control Area then we would recommend that you take a look at the range of Defra approved stoves which can be found here at The Stove Yard. We offer a variety of stoves that are Defra-approved, including traditional modern, contemporary and inset models, from leading manufacturers like Stovax. Arada, Burley and AGA. The good news is that there isn't much of a distinction in appearance between the appearance of a Defra approved woodburning stove and one which isn't, however the Defra approved models do come with a number of features which are designed to ensure that they burn cleaner. They generally have a different grate and air vents, and on gas stoves they might also have an outlet for the flue that is different in size. A Defra Approved Stove will almost always have a 5" flue outlet (125mm). This means that you can use a smaller stainless steel twin wall flexible liner, which is less expensive than a 6" (150mm). This is beneficial when putting wood-burning stoves that are Defra-approved in an older or non-standard chimney stack. It can save money on replacing a bigger diameter chimney liner. 
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